New Dawn Fades Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Grovergee 

Cover art for New Dawn Fades lyrics by Joy Division

Lyrically this is one of my favourite songs. I like the eeirily slow/peaceful tempo he uses in the first verse. It's like he's decided to make a change and is stepping back no longer being a part of something(relationship?). Supposedly there are "no regrets" but I believe there are HUGE regrets and this is more about quiet resignation and self blame for everything that is wrong (this isn't about a single mistake). He can only see an extreme solution, there are no more answers only freedom.

The tempo of the last verse is frenetic. There is a conflict about trying to please and giving it everything but becoming overwhelmed and numb. Lastly there is dissappointment or "regret" of expectations not met I dont know if this is from his relationship, someone else or himself.