Procession

New Order's song 'Procession' delves into the complexities of emotional struggle and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of unresolved issues. The lyrics convey a sense of endlessness, as the narrator reflects on a relationship or situation that seems to have no resolution. The opening lines, 'There is no end to this / I have seen your face / But I don't recognize all these things / You must have left behind,' suggest a sense of disconnection and confusion. The narrator is grappling with the remnants of a past that they cannot fully understand or escape from.

The song touches on the theme of trying to see the world without the presence of someone significant, which only results in a bleak, black-and-white existence. This metaphor highlights the emotional void and the difficulty of moving on. The lines 'At night it gets cold / And you'd dearly like to turn away / Escape that fails / And makes the wounds that time won't heal' emphasize the persistent pain and the futile attempts to find solace. The repetition of 'alone, alone, alone, alone' underscores the isolation and loneliness that accompany this struggle.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the narrator is caught in a cycle of recurring thoughts and emotions. The lyrics 'There is no room to move / Or try to look away / Remember, life is strange / And life keeps getting stranger every day' reflect the feeling of being stuck and the increasing complexity of life. The recurring line 'Your heart beats you late at night' suggests a relentless internal conflict that haunts the narrator, keeping them awake and unable to find peace. 'Procession' captures the essence of an ongoing emotional battle, marked by confusion, isolation, and the search for meaning in a seemingly unending struggle.