Larry is correct, this song is something that just kind of floats past me, I know it enough to sing parts of the chorus but that’s about it. It is a beautiful song though.
This is a song that has been in my rotation forever, so I know Shannon has heard it before. But this genre of music isn't really her cup of tea, so I also know it has just floated right on by her.
To me, this song typifies the beginning of relationships; although I think I've heard at one point in the past that it was written about dealing with fame/fandom though that doesn't really track IMO. I do know that the recording of this album in the early 90's was somewhat tense for New Order and that some of the members consider this to be the last, great, true New Order song because they felt it came together "organically".
Some lines are specifically me, some specifically Shannon and some both of us.
Back when we first met, I had a short fuse and I was "such an angry young man", along with my super-serious nature. So these lyrics ring true to me:
I was upset you see Almost all the time
AND
I was a short fuse Burning all the time
On the flip side, I believe these lyrics rang true for Shannon back in the day.
I wouldn't even trust you I've not got much to give We're dealing in the limits And we don't know who with
And then there's the part where we are both thinking the same thing about the other:
You may think that I'm out of hand That I'm naive, I'll understand On this occasion, it's not true Look at me, I'm not you
But at the end of the day I know we both appreciate this:
Wake up every day that would be a start
AND THIS
You used to be a stranger Now you are mine
P.S. You know I like to include little music nuggets, so here's today's. New Order came into existence due to the suicide of Ian Curtis - as they were all previously known as the band Joy Division. Ian was the vocalist of Joy Division, so Bernard Sumner took over vocals for New Order. Later on, Bernard Sumner would join forces with The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr (who Shannon says The Smiths really only have one song) as well as collaborators Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe of PSB to create the band Electronic. Again - none of these genres are Shannon's cup of tea, but each one of these bands have songs that are a part of the soundtrack of my life.
P.P.S. You also may notice that on this date in 1994, again while Shannon was pregnant, I was at a Yes concert. HOWEVER, since Shannon could not go, I went with a co-worker and his girlfriend. The night was pretty much a disaster. They fought the whole time, I'm pretty sure they were tripping when I picked them up to go, it was a typical hot, humid evening. Sure Jon Anderson was on vocals, but Bruford / Wakeman / Howe weren't there. So I think this was Karma's way of paying me back for all the pregnancy concerts I attended...
Regret New Order
Maybe I've forgotten The name and the address Of everyone I've ever known It's nothing I regret
Save it for another day It's the school exam The kids have run away
I would like a place I could call my own Have a conversation on the telephone Wake up every day, that would be a start I would not complain of my wounded heart
I was upset you see Almost all the time You used to be a stranger Now you are mine
I wouldn't even trust you I've not got much to give We're dealing in the limits And we don't know who with
You may think that I'm out of hand That I'm naive, I'll understand On this occasion, it's not true Look at me, I'm not you
I would like a place I could call my own Have a conversation on the telephone Wake up every day, that would be a start I would not complain of my wounded heart
I was a short fuse Burning all the time You were a complete stranger Now you are mine
I would like a place I could call my own Have a conversation on the telephone Wake up every day, that would be a start I would not complain about my wounded heart
Just wait 'til tomorrow I guess that's what they all say Just before they fall apart
Ghost of a Chance 