Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Martin Gore

Ghosts Again

Depeche Mode

“Ghosts Again” by Depeche Mode

It has been noted that “Ghosts Again” – and the entire project that it is featured on – was influenced by the recent passing of Andy Fletcher, who had been down with Depeche Mode...

I Feel Loved

Depeche Mode

“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,...

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode

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

Depeche Mode

“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...

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode

“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...

Enjoy the Silence

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Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence” Lyrics Meaning

Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence” sees the narrator filled with a negative perception of words in general. He perceives them as being violent, “painful”, untruthful, “trivial”, “meaningless”, “forgettable” and “very unnecessary”. Thus he is asking his “little...

Rammstein

Rammstein

Meaning of “Stripped” by Rammstein

This is the cover of a song by Depeche Mode that was originally released in 1985. Due to its title and the nature of the lyrics (particularly in the original version), some fans have concluded...