New Order- Crystal

"We're like crystal, we break easy

I'm a poor man, if you leave me

I'm applauded, then forgotten

It was summer, now it's autumn

I don't know what to say, you don't care anyway

I'm a man in a rage (just tell me what I've got to do), with a girl I betrayed

Here comes love, it's like honey

You can't buy it with money, you're not alone anymore, 

(whenever you're here with me), 

You shock me to the core, you shock me to the core

We're like crystal, it's not easy

With your love, you could feed me

Every man, and every woman

Needs someone, So keep it coming 

Keep it coming, keep it coming, keep it coming

Keep it coming, keep it coming, keep it coming

Keep it coming

I don't know what to say, you don't care anyway

I'm a man in a rage (just tell me what I've got to do), with a girl I betrayed

Here comes love, it's like honey

You can't buy it with money, you're not alone anymore,

(whenever you're here with me), 

You shock me to the core, you shock me to the core

Keep it coming, keep it coming, keep it coming

Keep it coming, keep it coming, keep it coming

Keep it coming, keep it coming, keep it coming"

lyrics source: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/neworder/crystal.html

Song written and composed by Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner.

New Order is a band that gradually emerged from a band called Joy Division following their lead singer's suicide, Ian Curtis. New Order has become one of the most influential band from the 80's. The song "Crystal" is from their 7th album called Get Ready. 

I remember asking my dad why I was named "Crystal". As you get older, you just demand answers from your parents, and you try to find out what they did in their past and why they did it. It always seemed to me that names always possess a hidden meaning to them. My name represents a mineral and also transparency.

He referred me to this song that he explained was symbolic of his and my mom's relationship when they were younger. The two of them are separated ever since I was four years old, but this band has helped me understand and get through the fact that they are not together and live two completely separated lives. Not only does this song create a sorrowful tone because it deals with the idea that people make mistakes that eventually turn out to hurt their loved ones. It also reflects on how love can blind you from reality, and then one day you have to wake up and face the truth. The truth may be ugly, but it is something that we all have to confront sooner or later no matter how much we don't want to. Love is fragile and complex, which is why the word "Crystal" is used. The song can lead to imply that betrayal destroys something so pure and innocent, and once that innocence is destroyed, it is difficult to repair. Love is also compared to honey, suggesting that it is sweet and also that is priceless when compared to money. The song amplifies the value of faithfulness and loyalty in a relationship. The more I analyze this song, the more I comprehend how my father must have felt of not cherishing what he had, when he had it. The song also expresses the universal truth that at the end of the day, we need someone to share our lives with, to learn from each other, to grow as individuals, and to reflect on past mistakes and persevere from a tragic downfall. It is obvious that the speaker of this song is facing reality that relationships are not easy but they are worth fighting for. Love is symbolized as being something that illuminates the soul and keeps it from dying out. The shift in this song is when it talks about seasons. I see this as a comparison between seasons and emotions and how they change over time. Although we might think we have unconditional love for someone, that can quickly change because life gets in the way. Maybe one person's feelings remain the same, but the other might slowly drift away from those emotions they once had. I admire the way this song was written because even though it is a break-up song, it also gives hope. The idea that no matter what happens he will always be there for here through the rough times. Love is immense and it impacts your entire body, mind, and soul.