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)
I Feel Loved
Depeche Mode Lyrics
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And temptation's taking hold
But through the pain and the suffering
Through the heartache and trembling
I feel loved
I feel loved
In my head, I hear whispering
Questioning and beckoning
But I'm not taken in
I feel loved
I feel loved
(I feel loved)
From the depths of my emptiness
Comes a feeling of inner bliss
I feel wanted, I feel desired
I can feel my soul on fire
I feel loved
I feel loved
I feel loved
I feel loved
I feel loved
I feel loved
I feel loved
I feel loved
I feel loved
The lyrics to Depeche Mode's "I Feel Loved" speak to the primal human desire for love and companionship, especially in times of darkness and despair. The singer is going through a "dark night of my soul," with temptation and pain taking hold. Despite feeling heartache and trembling, the singer finds solace in the feeling of being loved. Even as darkness closes in and the singer hears whispers of doubt and uncertainty, they are not taken in. Instead, they feel loved and comforted by the thought that there is someone or something out there that cares for them.
The second verse speaks to the idea that even through one's emptiness, there can still be a feeling of inner bliss that comes from being wanted and desired. The singer's soul is on fire, despite the challenges that they face. The repeated refrain of "I feel loved" reinforces the idea that even in the midst of darkness and pain, love has the power to provide comfort and strength.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea that love is a powerful force that can provide solace and meaning in difficult times. It acknowledges the challenges and temptations that we all face, but ultimately affirms the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to find joy and love even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the dark night of my soul
I am going through a really difficult and dark time in my life.
And temptation's taking hold
I am feeling the pull of temptation and desire.
But through the pain and the suffering
Despite the pain and suffering I am experiencing.
Through the heartache and trembling
Despite the intense emotional pain and fear I am feeling.
I feel loved
I feel loved despite everything I am going through.
I feel loved
I feel loved despite everything I am going through.
As the darkness closes in
As my situation becomes even more difficult and hopeless.
In my head, I hear whispering
I am hearing negative thoughts and doubts in my mind.
Questioning and beckoning
These thoughts are questioning my belief in myself and tempting me to give up.
But I'm not taken in
But I am fighting against these negative thoughts and not giving up.
I feel loved
I feel loved despite everything I am going through.
I feel loved
I feel loved despite everything I am going through.
(I feel loved)
This feeling of being loved is so strong and powerful.
From the depths of my emptiness
Despite feeling empty and hopeless inside.
Comes a feeling of inner bliss
I am experiencing an inner sense of joy and contentment.
I feel wanted, I feel desired
I feel wanted and desired by someone, which is fulfilling and satisfying.
I can feel my soul on fire
I am feeling passionate and motivated about life again.
I feel loved
I feel loved despite everything I am going through.
I feel loved
I feel loved despite everything I am going through.
I feel loved
I feel loved despite everything I am going through.
I feel loved
I feel loved despite everything I am going through.
I feel loved
I feel loved despite everything I am going through.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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@bobesponja4886
It's the dark night of my soul
and temptation's taking hold
but through the pain and the suffering
through the heartache and trembling
i feel loved
i feel loved
as the darkness closes in
in my head i hear whispering
questioning and beckoning
but i'm not taken in
i feel loved
i feel loved
from the depths of my emptiness
comes a feeling of inner bliss
i feel wanted, i feel desired
i can feel my soul on fire
i feel loved
i feel loved
@DaFuqBoom
Underrated song. Why people hate on it. Just because it has one generic bass sample doesnt make it bad.
@naojleunam987
Because represent the pop, simplistic and superficial face of DM, moving away from the darkness that many fans were used to. This song (along with several songs from Exciter, Sounds of The Universe and Delta Machine) it focuses on fans who like the band without questioning their work and who are not part of the dark / new wave movement of which DM was one of the major bands. In these works Wilder's absence is strongly felt.
@pelgervampireduck
the song is ok, it needs another kind of mix, maybe with different beats, imagine it sounding like "halo", "policy of truth" or "in your room", it could be better.
@renatofabbro5263
Who hates it? It's pretty popular.
@perrymason9942
@@naojleunam987 Totally and utterly disagree. First, the idea that every song must be the same is a ridiculous demand for a diverse band (or any good band).
Nevertheless, Shine, I Am You, Goodnight Lovers and more from Exciter are DM "stripped" down to its essence and very dark and sensual. They are perfect songs. SOTU and DM are also filled with deep, mature and thoughtful songs. No, they aren't the dance records of old, although they have some incredible pieces for the club.
And oh, I love this song. Exciter is one of their best albums. Fan since the beginning (in my 40's now).
@deeannritter9624
I AGREE
@23cla69
RIP Fletch. Your music always carried me forward during dark times.
@MITOMANOx
This song has the most beautiful electronic arrangement of all time. It's overwhelmingly beautiful.
@user-lx8hr5xr5k
Pure and sublime have a great day x❤🎉❤
@poluektibnpoluektovich7135
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