Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Depeche Mode

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...

Poison Heart

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“Poison Heart” by Depeche Mode

Although “Poison Heart” reads as if Dave Gahan is talking to someone else, he originally penned the track in reference to his own personal emotions. However “Poison Heart” can be interpreted from both a internal and...

Wrong

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“Wrong” by Depeche Mode

This song was written by Depeche Mode member Martin Gore in order to counteract the happy-go-lucky pop music that had come to dominate the era it was released in. In other words, the band felt...

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“Home” by Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode’s “Home” is considered to be a confessional track by Martin Gore concerning the alcoholism he was dealing with at the time. And it wasn’t just him, as the entire band was reportedly caught up in...

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“Stripped” by Depeche Mode

This is a song which criticizes certain aspects of modern society. However, it does not do so directly. Rather the singer expresses a desire to take his love’s interest – even if only briefly – away...