While the original album version runs approximately , several other versions exist across different releases:
Listeners often debate whether the man has returned to find an error in the paperwork, or if he is actually a ghost (martyred for his country) witnessing his wife's grief. Bernard Sumner has suggested that, in the darker interpretation, the wife may have even died by suicide before he "arrived". new order--love vigilantes (extended)
Upon arriving, the soldier finds his wife in tears, clutching a telegram notifying her of his death. While the original album version runs approximately ,
"" is the opening track of New Order's third studio album, Low-Life , released in May 1985. While the band is famous for its pioneering electronic dance-rock, this track is notable for its more organic, country-inflected sound, prominently featuring Bernard Sumner’s melodica and acoustic guitar. Lyrical Narrative & Themes "" is the opening track of New Order's