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)
Here Is The House
Depeche Mode Lyrics
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Those tender moments, under this roof
Body and soul come together
As we come closer together
And is it happens, it happens here in this house
And I feel your warmth and it feels like home
And there's someone calling on the telephone
And I have so much to confide to you
With or without words I'll confide everything
Here is the house where it all happens
Those tender moments, under this roof
Body and soul come together
As we come closer together
As it happens, it happens here in this house
So we stay at home and I'm by your side
And you know what's going on inside
Inside my heart, inside this house
And I just want to let it out for you
And I feel your warmth and it feels like home
And I feel your warmth and it feels like home
Home
Home
Here is the house where it all happens (here is the house)
Those tender moments, under this roof
Body and soul come together
As we come closer together
Here is the house where it all happens (here is the house)
Those tender moments, under this roof
Body and soul come together
As we come closer together
Here is the house where it all happens (here is the house)
Those tender moments, under this roof
Body and soul come together
As we come closer together
Home
Home
Home
"Here Is The House" by Depeche Mode is a song that is focused on a relationship, where the house they live in is the setting for all their precious moments together. The lyrics express the feeling of warmth and security that the house provides, and how it brings their hearts and souls together. The house acts as a sanctuary from the cold outside, and they can confide in each other without words.
The lyrics, "Here is the house where it all happens, those tender moments, under this roof" showcases the house's significance, where all their intimate moments, both physical and emotional, occur. It is a place where they can both be themselves and confide in each other with comfort. The lines, "And I feel your warmth and it feels like home, and there's someone calling on the telephone" shows how their bond of being a couple is important and bringing them together despite any distractions.
The song has an intimate and romantic tone, which is set by the lyrics and the slow tempo of the music. The repetitiveness of the chorus gives emphasis on the idea that the house is where everything is happening, and where they feel at home with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Here is the house where it all happens
This is the place where our relationship flourishes
Those tender moments, under this roof
We share intimate and vulnerable moments while in this house
Body and soul come together
Both our physical and emotional beings are in harmony in this space
As we come closer together
Our connection and love grow stronger
And is it happens, it happens here in this house
All the significant events of our relationship occur in this house
And I feel your warmth and it feels like home
Your presence makes me feel safe and comfortable, like I am at home
And there's someone calling on the telephone
There may be distractions or interruptions, but we choose to prioritize each other's company
Let's stay home, it's cold outside
Instead of going out, let's spend time in this house since it brings us warmth and comfort
And I have so much to confide to you
There are things that I want to share and express to you in this intimate setting
With or without words I'll confide everything
I am comfortable enough with you that I can communicate without necessarily using words
So we stay at home and I'm by your side
We choose to stay in this house and be together
And you know what's going on inside
You understand and support me emotionally
Inside my heart, inside this house
My deepest emotions are felt and expressed in this house
And I just want to let it out for you
I want to share my innermost thoughts and feelings with you
Home
This house symbolizes the love and safety of our relationship
Home
This house symbolizes the love and safety of our relationship
Here is the house where it all happens (here is the house)
This is the central location where our relationship thrives
Those tender moments, under this roof
The moments we share in this house are full of love and intimacy
Body and soul come together
Both physical and emotional aspects of our beings are united in this space
As we come closer together
Our bond grows stronger as we spend time together in this house
Home
This house represents our home and the deep connection we share
Home
This house represents our home and the deep connection we share
Home
This house represents our home and the deep connection we share
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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@gahan101
Here is the house
Where it all happened
Those tender moments
Under this roof
Body and soul come together
As we come closer together
And as it happens
It happens here
In this house
And I feel your warmth
And it feels like home
And there's someone
Calling on the telephone
Let's stay home
It's cold outside
And I have so much
To confide to you
With or without words
I'll confide everything
Here is the house
Where it all happened
Those tender moments
Under this roof
Body and soul come together
As we come closer together
And as it happens
It happens here
In this house
So we stay at home
And I'm by your side
And you know
What's going on inside
Inside my heart
Inside this house
And I just want to
Let it out for you
And I feel your warmth
And it feels like home
And I feel your warmth
And it feels like home
Here is the house
Where it all happened
Those tender moments
Under this roof
Body and soul come together
As we come closer together
@Novin.S
It pains me to see how underrated and unknown this song is. One of my favorite Depeche Mode songs.
@thomassharoniard4629
I don't knoww if it's underrated but it follows the masterpiece Stripped in the album :)
@TheIsaakiller
I totally agree! This is one of my favorite songs and I love this album.
@graysonfianna9576
on me
@evexxeve77
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@ShellshockedRadio
What a great song, I love it! I put it into my "Shellshocked Radio - Recommendations" List: https://youtu.be/dm8RpDGlxp0 and Radio Show! Very well done!
@greywolfesdinner8990
This song is a secret masterpiece how this isn't considered one of there best songs is beyond me.
@ICTS22
It is their best song
@zuppadigamberetti7288
It also sounds like single material. It’s super catchy and memorable
@graysonfianna9576
on meeee