Oh Well
'Depeche Mode Lyrics


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Oh you've got a way about you
Oh I know so much about you, Girl

Life won't be the same without you
Life will surely be the one to tell

Listen to what she's trying to tell you
She could be the one who's going to save you

Oh well
Oh well

Life won't be the same without you
Life will surely be the one to tell

It's nothing to feel ashamed about
Nothing I can complain about

Oh well
Oh well
Oh well
Oh well

Listen to what she's trying to tell you
She could be the one who's going to save you

Oh well
Oh well

It's nothing to feel ashamed about
Nothing I can complain about

oh well
Oh well
Oh well
Oh well

Oh you've got a way about you
Oh I know so much about you, Girl

Life won't be the same without you
Life will surely be the one to tell

Oh well
Oh well




Oh well
Oh well

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Depeche Mode's "Oh Well" are quite straightforward. The song is about a person who recognizes the unique qualities of another person, and how important they are in his or her life. The opening lines express that the person being sung about has a particular trait that the singer likes, and that he or she knows a lot about her. The next few lines describe how the person being sung about is so important that life would not be the same without her, and that her absence would surely be noticed. This particular sentiment is repeated throughout the song.


Throughout the song, there is a message of hope. The singer is urging the person being sung about to listen to what she's trying to tell them because she could be the one to save them. The repetition of the phrase "oh well" is an acknowledgment that things may not always go according to plan, but it's important to keep moving forward. The final lines repeat the idea that the person being sung about is important, and that their absence would be felt.


In summary, the song "Oh Well" is about recognizing the unique qualities of another person, and how important they are in the singer's life. It emphasizes the need to keep moving forward, even when things don't always go as expected.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh you've got a way about you
I am attracted to your unique qualities


Oh I know so much about you, Girl
I have observed and learned a lot about your personality


Life won't be the same without you
My life will be drastically affected if you leave


Life will surely be the one to tell
Time will reveal the true impact of your absence


Listen to what she's trying to tell you
Pay attention to her words or actions as she may provide important advice or guidance


She could be the one who's going to save you
She may be the key to helping you overcome your struggles or challenges


It's nothing to feel ashamed about
There is no reason to feel guilty or embarrassed


Nothing I can complain about
I have no issues or problems to express


Oh well
Indicating acceptance or resignation to a circumstance


Oh well
Indicating acceptance or resignation to a circumstance


Oh well
Indicating acceptance or resignation to a circumstance


Oh well
Indicating acceptance or resignation to a circumstance




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Gahan, Martin Gore

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