Heart And Soul
Joy Division · Plus Minus [2011]
A journey that leads to the sun,
Soulless and bent on destruction,
A struggle between right and wrong.
You take my place in the showdown,
I'll observe with a pitiful eye,
I'd humbly ask for forgiveness,
A request well beyond you and I.
Heart and soul, one will burn.
Heart and soul, one will burn.
An abyss that laughs at creation,
A circus complete with all fools,
Foundations that lasted the ages,
Then ripped apart at their roots.
Beyond all this good is the terror,
The grip of a mercenary hand,
When savagery turns all good reason,
There's no turning back, no last stand.
Heart and soul, one will burn.
Heart and soul, one will burn.
Existence, well what does it matter?
I exist on the best terms I can.
The past is now part of my future,
The present is well out of hand,
The present is well out of hand.
Heart and soul, one will burn.
Heart and soul, one will burn.
One will burn, one will burn,
Heart and soul, one will burn.
Heart And Soul
Released on the 2011 compilation Plus Minus, Joy Division's 'Heart And Soul' stands as a defining track of post-punk and new wave music. Recorded during the band's final year before their dissolution in 1980, the song features the distinctive, haunting vocals of Ian Curtis and the driving, industrial sound characteristic of Martin Hannett's production. The track explores themes of emotional vulnerability and existential dread, capturing the raw intensity that defined the Manchester scene. As one of the group's most enduring compositions, it remains a cornerstone of their discography, influencing countless artists across alternative rock and indie genres. Its enduring power lies in its ability to convey deep melancholy through minimal instrumentation and Curtis's unique vocal delivery.