Everything Counts
Depeche Mode Lyrics


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The handshake seals the contract from the contract
There's no turning back
The turning point of a career in Korea, being insincere
The holiday was fun packed
The contract still intact

The grabbing hands
Grab all they can
All for themselves after all
The grabbing hands
Grab all they can
All for themselves after all

It's a competitive world
Everything counts in large amounts

The graph on the wall
Tells the story of it all
Picture it now
See just how the lies and deceit
Gained a little more power
Confidence taken in by a sun tan and a grin

The grabbing hands
Grab all they can
All for themselves after all
The grabbing hands
Grab all they can
All for themselves after all

It's a competitive world
Everything counts in large amounts
Everything counts in large amounts

The grabbing hands
Grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts
The grabbing hands
Grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts

Everything, everything
Everything, everything

The grabbing hands
Grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts
The grabbing hands




Grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Depeche Mode’s song “Everything Counts” can be interpreted as a cynical take on the corrupt nature of commerce and the obsession with material possessions in our society. The song seems to be describing the transactional nature of business deals, where the handshake represents the sealing of a deal that is often made insincerely. The lyrics suggest that when money and power are at stake, individuals will do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means lying and deceiving others. The grabbing hands in the song represent the greed and selfishness of people who are always looking to take whatever they can get, without regard for the consequences of their actions.


The graph on the wall referenced in the lyrics serves to illustrate the point that everything boils down to numbers and amounts in the business world. The lies and deceit that the lyrics refer to are the underhanded tactics used to manipulate numbers and data to make them look more favorable than they really are. The reference to a “sun tan and a grin” suggests that people may be fooled by surface appearances, rather than getting to the truth of a situation.


Overall, the song “Everything Counts” paints a picture of a world where personal gain is king, and morality takes a backseat to the pursuit of wealth and power. While this interpretation may be bleak, it is a message that still resonates and is relevant today.


Line by Line Meaning

The handshake seals the contract from the contract
When two parties reach an agreement, a handshake formalizes the deal.


There's no turning back
Once the agreement is signed, there is no way to reverse the process.


The turning point of a career in Korea, being insincere
Career advancement in Korea often depends on how convincingly a person can lie.


The holiday was fun packed
Even though there was a lot of work to be done, people deliberately chose to go on vacation and ignore their responsibilities.


The contract still intact
Despite the holiday break, the agreement is still binding and everyone is expected to follow through.


The grabbing hands Grab all they can All for themselves after all
People are naturally selfish and try to take as much as they can for their own benefit.


It's a competitive world Everything counts in large amounts
In a competitive environment, even the smallest advantages can make a big difference.


The graph on the wall Tells the story of it all Picture it now See just how the lies and deceit Gained a little more power Confidence taken in by a sun tan and a grin
The visual representation of data can reveal the truth about a situation, and it's often surprising to see how dishonesty and charm can sway people's opinions.


Everything, everything Everything, everything
Absolutely everything is important.




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

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Lyrics
The handshake seals the contract
From the contract there’s no turning back
The turning point of a career
In Korea, being insincere
The holiday was fun-packed
The contract, still intact

The grabbing hands grab all they can
All for themselves after all
The grabbing hands grab all they can
All for themselves after all
It’s a competitive world
Everything counts in large amounts

The graph on the wall tells the story of it all
Picture it now, see just how
The lies and deceit gained a little more power
Confidence taken in by a suntan and a grin

The grabbing hands grab all they can
All for themselves after all
The grabbing hands grab all they can
All for themselves after all
It’s a competitive world
Everything counts in large amounts
Everything counts in large amounts

The grabbing hands grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts

The grabbing hands grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts

Everything, everything
Everything, everything

The grabbing hands grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts

The grabbing hands grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts



All comments from YouTube:

@javierrueda7941

I would never get tired of hearing this song, almost 40 years and it sounds like they just made it 😉

@sandrosamarasinghe3536

cant stop watching the video.
im addicted.

@randyjackson347

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@minymoe9475

Sounds so much better than anything out there today, hands down.

@billyidle3458

@Sandro Samarasinghe Me 2 mate.

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@josephrivas6814

26 years old and I love Depeche Mode ! Glad my mom was an 80s girl and introduced me to this music 🔥

@ralfj.1740

My 9 year old daughter loves it too 😉 I'll make sure she gets to hear a lot of the amazing 80s music

@DanielPadilla-jt2ow

Makes you reflect on life

@darrenfleming7901

I mostly listen to house and psychedelic and this shit is right up my alley, new order is also insanely good. EDM is very much the spiritual successor to new wave so it's no surprise really.

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