It Doesn't Matter
Depeche Mode Lyrics


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As I lay here with you
The shame lies with us
We talk of love and trust
That doesn't matter

Though we may be the last in the world
We feel like pioneers
Telling hopes and fears
To one another

And, oh, what a feeling inside of me
It might last for an hour
Wounds aren't healing inside of me
Though it feels good now
I know it's only for now

The feeling is intense
You grip me with your eyes




And then I realise
It doesn't matter

Overall Meaning

In Depeche Mode's song "It Doesn't Matter", the lyrics describe a complex emotional situation between two individuals who are physically intimate with each other, yet feel a sense of shame and detachment. They try to talk about love and trust, but these ideals seem irrelevant and useless in the face of their own personal struggles. The two people in the song feel like "pioneers" in the world, as if they are the only ones who truly understand their situation. They are able to share their hopes and fears with each other, but even this emotional connection feels fleeting and temporary.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the intensity of the physical and emotional connection between the two individuals, while also acknowledging that this connection is ultimately meaningless. The feeling inside of the singer is intense and powerful, but he knows that it will only last for a short time. The wounds inside of him are not healed by this connection, even though it feels good in the moment. The final line of the chorus - "It doesn't matter" - is a poignant expression of the sense of futility that the two individuals feel, as if they are doomed to experience this pattern of detachment and short-lived connection over and over again.


Line by Line Meaning

As I lay here with you
The singer is currently in the presence of someone they care about deeply


The shame lies with us
The singer acknowledges they have made mistakes in the past


We talk of love and trust
The two individuals are discussing their feelings for each other, and the importance of trust in their relationship


That doesn't matter
Despite their discussion, the artist believes that their words alone cannot fix everything


Though we may be the last in the world
The artist feels as though their relationship is unique or special


We feel like pioneers
The two individuals are on a journey together, experiencing things for the first time.


Telling hopes and fears
Both individuals are sharing their deepest feelings and emotions with each other.


To one another
Both individuals are listening and supporting each other.


And, oh, what a feeling inside of me
The artist is experiencing an intense and overwhelming emotion.


It might last for an hour
The intense emotion the artist is feeling may not be permanent.


Wounds aren't healing inside of me
The singer is hurting emotionally, and is struggling to cope with past traumas.


Though it feels good now
Despite their pain, the moment spent with the other individual brings them some temporary relief.


I know it's only for now
The singer is aware that the temporary relief won't last forever.


The feeling is intense
The emotions felt between the two individuals is incredibly strong.


You grip me with your eyes
The presence of the other individual has a physical impact on the singer.


And then I realise
The artist has an epiphany or revelation.


It doesn't matter
Despite everything, the most important thing in the moment is the presence of the other individual.




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

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@thomasleahy4082

My favourite song from my favourite D.M.album and the best synth pop group of all time

@actualitypossibility

My god, this is beatiful!

@KGrooveBlanka

Not all relationships work out, but just because they don't, doesn't mean you stop caring for the other person and can remain friends. I've been lucky enough to have this.

@skatepark1ful

12-19-19. I’m dealing with this very situation right no!! Girl and relationships are wonderful with the exception of PROBLEMS like this one!! Oh well!!
I’m happy to be A DEPECHE MODE DEVOTEE!! At least I know there’s no confusion or misconception!!!

@jenfurr2012

RIP Andy Fletcher

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I love Martín gore 😍

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@georgerestrepo428

Rip af dm forever

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