The band has been highly influential in the electronic dance music scene, especially synthpop, techno, and trance, partly due to their innovative work, recording techniques, and use of sampling. Their most successful album is arguably 1990's Violator, which reached the #2 position in the UK, #7 in the US, and sold over 8 million copies worldwide. The band has released a long series of high-charting singles over their three-decades long career. Enjoy the Silence is their most recognized song and one of history's most covered songs.
The original line-up was Dave Gahan, Martin L. Gore, Andy Fletcher, and Vince Clarke. In December 1981, Clarke left the band and later formed Yazoo, The Assembly, and Erasure. Alan Wilder joined the group initially in January 1982 as a live keyboardist but became an official member in December 1982. He left in mid-1995 to fully concentrate on his Recoil project, and the band continued as a trio. In 2010 Wilder re-joined Depeche Mode on stage after 16 years for a performance of Somebody during a show at London's Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Depeche Mode's origins date back to 1977, when Vince Clarke and Andrew Fletcher formed a band called No Romance in China, with Clarke on vocals and guitar and Fletcher on bass. In March 1980, Clarke, Gore, and Fletcher formed a band called Composition of Sound, with Clarke on vocals/guitar, Gore on keyboards, and Fletcher on bass. Soon after the formation of Composition of Sound, Clarke, and Fletcher switched to synthesizers. Dave Gahan joined the band in 1980 after Clarke heard him perform at a local scout hut jam session, singing to a rendition of David Bowie's "Heroes" and Depeche Mode was born.
While playing a live gig at the Bridge House in Canning Town, Daniel Miller, the founder of Mute Records, approached the band, who proposed a verbal contract. The result was their first single, Dreaming of Me, recorded in December 1980 and released in February 1981, reaching number 57 in the UK charts and followed soon by a real contract with Mute.
To date, Depeche Mode have released:
15 studio albums: Speak & Spell (1981), A Broken Frame (1982), Construction Time Again (1983), Some Great Reward (1984), Black Celebration (1986), Music For the Masses (1987), Violator (1990), Songs of Faith and Devotion (1993), Ultra (1997), Exciter (2001), Playing the Angel (2005), Sounds of the Universe (2009), Delta Machine (2013), Spirit (2017), and Memento Mori (2023);
8 compilations: People Are People (1984), The Singles 81-85 (1985), Catching Up with Depeche Mode (1985), Greatest Hits (1987), The Singles 86>98 (1998), Remixes 81-04 (2004), The Best Of Depeche Mode Volume 1 (2006), The Complete Depeche Mode (2006);
5 live albums: 101 (1989), Songs of Faith and Devotion Live (1993), Recording the Angel (a series of live recordings; 2006), Tour Of The Universe: Barcelona 20/21:11:09 (2009) and Live In Berlin (Soundtrack) (2014) ;
Over 50 singles: including Just Can't Get Enough, Everything Counts, People Are People, Master and Servant, Shake the Disease, Stripped, A Question of Time, Strangelove, Never Let Me Down Again, Personal Jesus, Enjoy the Silence, World in My Eyes, Policy of Truth, I Feel You, Walking in My Shoes, In Your Room, Barrel of a Gun, It's No Good, Home, Dream On, Freelove, Precious, Wrong and Heaven ;
14 live / video collections (VHS/DVD/Blu-ray): The World We Live In and Live in Hamburg (1985), Some Great Videos (1985), Strange (1988), 101 (1989), Strange Too (1990), Devotional (1993), The Videos 86>98 (1998), One Night in Paris (2002), The Videos 86>98 (2002), Touring the Angel: Live in Milan (2006), The Best of - Volume 1 (2006), Tour of the Universe : Barcelona 20/21.11.09 (2009), Live in Berlin (2014) and Video Singles Collection (2016)
Dangerous
Depeche Mode Lyrics
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The moves you make, you make for yourself
The means you use, aren't meant to confuse
Although they do, they're the ones that I would choose
And I wouldn't want it any other way
You wouldn't let me anyway
The way you leave me wanting more
Dangerous
That's what I want you for
Dangerous
When I am in your arms
Dangerous
Know I will come to harm
The lies you tell, aren't meant to deceive
They're not there for me to believe
I've heard, your vicious words
You know by now, it takes a lot to see me hurt
And I couldn't take it any other way
But there's a price I have to pay
Dangerous
The way you leave me wanting more
Dangerous
That's what I want you for
Dangerous
When I am in your arms
Dangerous
Know I will come to harm
Dangerous
Dangerous
Dangerous
Dangerous
Dangerous
The way you leave me wanting more
Dangerous
That's what I want you for
Dangerous
When I am in your arms
Dangerous
Know I will come to harm
Dangerous
The way you leave me wanting more
Dangerous
That's what I want you for
Dangerous
When I am in your arms
Dangerous
Know I will come to harm
Dangerous
The way you leave me wanting more
Dangerous
That's what I want you for
The lyrics to Depeche Mode’s song “Dangerous” are quite introspective and are about a toxic relationship that the singer figures is dangerous but yet still cannot give up on. The chorus of the song says it all, “Dangerous the way you leave me wanting more, dangerous that’s what I want you for, dangerous when I am in your arms, dangerous know I will come to harm”. This clearly shows that the singer understands the danger they are facing in their relationship, but regardless, they still cannot let go of it because they are drawn to it and they are used to it.
The singer also acknowledges the fact that their partner lies to them, but those lies are not meant to deceive them but rather to protect them from the things they cannot handle. The lyrics give the impression that the singer is a bit lost, trying to find their way and is willing to pay whatever price is required to stay in this dangerous relationship.
The song is quite dark and draws heavily on the band’s New Wave roots. The slow, industrial beat of the music serves to heighten the danger and darkness of the lyrics. In conclusion, the song is about a toxic relationship that the singer knows is unhealthy but cannot let go of.
Interesting facts about the song:
Line by Line Meaning
The things you do, aren't good for my health
The actions you take are detrimental to my well-being.
The moves you make, you make for yourself
Your decisions and choices are motivated solely by your own desires and priorities.
The means you use, aren't meant to confuse
The methods you use are not intended to be unclear or perplexing.
Although they do, they're the ones that I would choose
Despite their confusing nature, I am still drawn to your methods.
And I wouldn't want it any other way
I wouldn't want your actions or methods to change, even if they are harmful for me.
You wouldn't let me anyway
You would never alter your behavior or approach for my sake.
The way you leave me wanting more
Your actions and behavior leave me desiring more of your attention or affection.
That's what I want you for
This is the very reason why I am attracted to you.
When I am in your arms
When I am physically close to you or in your embrace.
Know I will come to harm
I understand that being with you carries a risk or danger to my well-being.
The lies you tell, aren't meant to deceive
The falsehoods you communicate are not meant to mislead or manipulate me specifically.
They're not there for me to believe
My belief or lack thereof in your lies is unimportant to you.
I've heard, your vicious words
I have been subjected to your cruel or unkind comments or attitude.
You know by now, it takes a lot to see me hurt
You are aware that it is difficult to upset or offend me.
But there's a price I have to pay
Although I am willing to tolerate your harmful behavior, there are still repercussions or consequences for my actions.
Dangerous
You are a source of potential danger or harm to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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@orianafernandez7096
The things you do
Aren't good for my health
The moves you make
You make for yourself
The means you use
Aren't meant to confuse
Although they do
They're the ones that I would choose
And I wouldn't want it any other way
You wouldn't let me anyway
Dangerous
The way you leave me wanting more
Dangerous
That's what I want you for
Dangerous
When I am in your arms
Dangerous
Know I will come to harm
The lies you tell
Aren't meant to deceive
They're not there
For me to believe
I've heard
Your vicious words
You know by now
It takes a lot to see me hurt
And I couldn't take it any other way
But there's a price I have to pay
@felipesanchezdomingezdelac1658
Les choses que tu fais
Ne sont pas bons pour ma santé
Les mouvements que vous faites
Vous faites pour vous
Les moyens que vous utilisez
Ne sont pas censés confondre
Bien qu'ils fassent
Ce sont ceux que je choisirais
Et je ne le voudrais pas autrement
Tu ne me laisserais pas de toute façon
Dangereux
La façon dont tu me laisses vouloir plus
Dangereux
C'est pour ça que je te veux
Dangereux
Quand je suis dans tes bras
Dangereux
Sache que je vais faire du mal
Les mensonges que vous dites
Ne sont pas destinés à tromper
Ils ne sont pas là
Pour moi de croire
j'ai entendu
Vos mots vicieux
Vous savez maintenant
Il en faut beaucoup pour me voir blessé
Et je ne pouvais pas le prendre autrement
Mais il y a un prix à payer
@parasbiker5464
when I was 15 years old...I said Depeche Mode is the best group of the world...everyone laughing....I'm 52 years old and I was right !!!!
@shadowsayer1516
I'm a similar age. Their Album Black Celebration changed my life :)
@marcobevilacqua8224
The same thing about me
@chaoswitch1974
You were. I'm 48. We were.
@att6246
When i have 15 years - i hate DM. My Brother was Love DM, and was listening on very high volume.
After many years i think - every one must will be mature to the music 😃 I'm sorry for my english...od lat już się go nie uczę 🤣 fakt, że zacząłem naukę od tłumaczenia tekstów DM.
@att6246
Cóż można więcej napisać, o tym utworze? Niestety... życiowy. Jak większość DM.
@ecbcam
Depeche Mode. I cant say this enough. One of the most underrated song. This is by far one of your best songs ever made! Please do this live just once!
@krishayhurst8749
I second your comment on "Dangerous" by DM.......
@franciavillanueva8756
Agree!
@virginieloichet4728
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