Heart and Soul Lyrics

Lyric discussion by frankidelic 

Cover art for Heart and Soul lyrics by Joy Division

Verse1 This verse is about struggling with morality and emotions through the evolving life. Verse 2 here he sounds like he's viewing the band from afterlife and wanting to say sorry ("il observe with a pitiful eye") but its impossible ("a request well beyond you and i")

Verse 3 i reckon this verse is about religion, mentioning a mockery of faith maybe by a dark force?...or maybe humanity even, destroying itself by taking a wrong route in evolving? Verse 4 Could be saying here that behind religion their is control and corruption, but when people finally realize, its the end for to it. Verse 5 Here he's speaking of his present state of mind (not good) his past will determine his legacy, martyring himself for the bands legacy basically. :/ the chorus id say was Ian saying depending on faith one will burn. I personally believe he planned to check out early for a long time. his lyrics hint this. passover' means to an end' 24hrs' etc...

My Interpretation