Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Depeche Mode

A Question of Time

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“A Question of Time” by Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode’s “A Question of Time” is a pretty complicated song, as in its ultimate understanding being dependent on whatever angle a respective listener decides to view it from. For instance, what the singer desires...

I Feel Loved

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“I Feel Loved” by Depeche Mode

The narrative of Depeche Mode’s “I Feel Loved” is premised on the vocalist suffering from depression or some type of pervasive feeling of dread. It reads as if this is of the emotional variety though,...

Suffer Well

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“Suffer Well” by Depeche Mode

Songs with notably rely on religious symbolism, are by that very nature open to  various interpretations. And so it seems with “Suffer Well”. For instance, when the vocalist gets to referring to ‘an angel leading him when...

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Depeche Mode

English electronic music band Depeche Mode is among the best-selling international bands in the history of music. They began their career with a distinct sound that ushered them to the forefront of the British new wave...

Precious

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“Precious” by Depeche Mode

“Precious” was written by Depeche Mode member Martin Gore, though it is sung from the personal perspective of lead vocalist Dave Gahan. At the time of its penning, Gore was going through a divorce. And this...

Angel

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“Angel” by Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode’s “Angel” is based on a very-profound, uplifting religious experience the singer is going through. It is centered on “the angel of love” coming to visit him in a spiritual sense. For instance, it references...