Isolation
Joy Division · Plus Minus [2011]
In fear every day, every evening
He calls her aloud from above
Carefully watched for a reason
Painstaking devotion and love
Surrendered to self-preservation
From others who care for themselves
A blindness that touches perfection
But hurts just like anything else
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
Mother I tried, please believe me
I'm doing the best that I can
I'm ashamed of the things I've been put through
I'm ashamed of the person I am
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
But if you could just see the beauty
These things I could never describe
Pleasures and wayward distraction
This is my one lucky prize
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
He calls her aloud from above
Carefully watched for a reason
Painstaking devotion and love
Surrendered to self-preservation
From others who care for themselves
A blindness that touches perfection
But hurts just like anything else
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
Mother I tried, please believe me
I'm doing the best that I can
I'm ashamed of the things I've been put through
I'm ashamed of the person I am
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
But if you could just see the beauty
These things I could never describe
Pleasures and wayward distraction
This is my one lucky prize
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
Isolation - Joy Division
Released on the 2011 compilation Plus Minus, 'Isolation' stands as a defining track from Joy Division's final era, characterized by its haunting atmosphere and driving bassline. The song features Ian Curtis's distinctive vocals layered over Peter Hook's repetitive, mechanical bass, creating a sense of claustrophobia that perfectly encapsulates the band's post-punk aesthetic. As a key component of their discography, the recording reflects the group's exploration of alienation and urban decay before their dissolution. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's influence on alternative rock and gothic music, cementing 'Isolation' as an essential listening experience for fans of the genre.