State of the Nation (New Order song)

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"State of the Nation"
Single by New Order
from the album Brotherhood (CD only)
B-side	"Shame of the Nation"
Released	15 September 1986
Recorded	1986
Length	6:32 (12"), 3:27 (7")
Label	Factory - FAC 153
Songwriter(s)	Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Bernard Sumner[1]
Producer(s)	New Order
New Order singles chronology
"Shellshock" (1986) "State of the Nation" (1986) "Bizarre Love Triangle" (1986)

"State of the Nation" is the twelfth single by New Order. Like most songs by the group, it was composed by all of its members (Peter Hook, Gillian Gilbert, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner). However, unlike other New Order tracks, the title is included not just in the regular song lyrics but even in the chorus; as well, the lyrics are specific and direct in attacking "deprivation" and making social commentary rather than taking a more esoteric or metaphorical approach. The protest song has appeared in several releases by the group including in the popular singles compilation Substance.