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)
It Doesn't Matter [Dance Club
Depeche Mode Lyrics
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That I have you
Even though you're not here now
I know somewhere
You are dreaming
Though it's definitely not of me
It doesn't matter
Nothing lasts forever
But I'm praying
That we're staying
Together
I am warmed by
Your friendship
Even when you're far away
And I'm happy
In the knowledge
We may never see the day
When I kiss you
And you kiss me
Don't pretend you miss me
The worst kind
Of diseased mind
Is one filled with jealousy
If we should meet again
Don't try to solve the puzzle
Just lay down next to me
And please don't move a muscle
I will thank you
Most of all for
The respect you have for me
I'm embarrassed
It overwhelms me
Because I don't deserve any
It doesn't matter
If this all shatters
Nothing lasts forever
But I'm praying
That we're staying
Together
In Depeche Mode's song "It Doesn't Matter," the singer expresses his feelings about a distant friendship or relationship that he values dearly. The song's opening lyrics convey that even though the person may not be physically present, the singer is happy to have them in his life. He acknowledges that they are likely preoccupied with their own dreams and that those dreams do not necessarily involve him. The song's chorus reflects a sense of acceptance, that even if everything falls apart, it doesn't matter as long as they stay together. The final lines reveal a sense of gratitude and humility, as the singer feels he doesn't deserve the respect he receives from this person.
One possible interpretation of this song is that it explores the complexities of long-distance or unrequited love. The singer seems to cherish the friendship/relationship that he has with someone who is not able to reciprocate his feelings in the way he would like. He acknowledges that jealousy can poison their bond, but he hopes that their friendship/relationship can endure, even if they never get to be together in the way he wants.
Another interpretation of this song is that it speaks to the universal human desire for connection and acceptance. The singer values this person's friendship or relationship because it gives him a sense of warmth and happiness, even when they are apart. His gratitude for the other person's respect and acceptance reminds us that these qualities are precious and rare in a world that often values power and dominance over kindness and compassion.
Overall, "It Doesn't Matter" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the heart of human relationships and connections.
Line by Line Meaning
I am happy
I am content and satisfied
That I have you
That I have your friendship and support
Even though you're not here now
Even though you are physically absent from me at the moment
I know somewhere
I am aware that at some point in time
You are dreaming
You are hoping and aspiring for something
Though it's definitely not of me
Although I know for a fact that you're not dreaming of me
It doesn't matter
It is not a problem
If this all shatters
If everything falls apart and does not work out
Nothing lasts forever
Everything has an end
But I'm praying
But I am hoping and wishing
That we're staying
That we remain together
Together
As partners, friends or acquaintances
I am warmed by
I am comforted and emotionally satisfied by
Your friendship
Your companionship and camaraderie
Even when you're far away
Even when you're not close by
And I'm happy
And it brings me joy
In the knowledge
Knowing that
We may never see the day
We might not have the chance or opportunity
When I kiss you
When we get physically intimate
And you kiss me
When you respond to my physical intimacy with yours
Don't pretend you miss me
Don't fake or act like you feel my absence or need me
The worst kind
The most damaging or hurtful
Of diseased mind
Of a sick, unhealthy or disturbed mind
Is one filled with jealousy
Is one that is envious and resentful of others' success or happiness
If we should meet again
If we happen to encounter each other again
Don't try to solve the puzzle
Don't attempt to decipher or unravel the complexity of our relationship
Just lay down next to me
Simply relax and be in close proximity with me
And please don't move a muscle
And avoid making any sudden movements or gestures
I will thank you
I will express my gratitude
Most of all for
Above all else
The respect you have for me
The admiration and honor you give me
I'm embarrassed
I am ashamed or uncomfortable
It overwhelms me
It is too much for me to handle or process
Because I don't deserve any
Because I don't feel worthy or deserving of your respect
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN GORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CAnative64
Really, really good. It came as close to perfect as it could. Especially considering the timeline when this was made. - I would have loved to have heard one more layer of triple-time beats/base added into the equation from 1:00 minute on, as DM has done with their recent live 'mix intro' to Everything Counts, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufTQrFos1SU at their most recent concerts. Other than that, this is really thoughtful and courageous. Bravo you.
Sini
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 🙏🏻
This song is one of my most truelly loved DM songs and this remix is really amazingly beautiful…🥺 🎼💎💫
Dorota M.
Genialny remix-super!!!!!!
TheMikelKatzengreis
Depeche Mode 4 ever ! ! !
Cristian Torres
Que buen remix brother, cada vez me enamoro más de esta banda.
Nanuk
Wow...just wow. Excellent remix as always. Thank you Franck 👍
Сергей Володин
Хороший ремикс. По мне так лучше оригинала. Класс!!! Фанат Depeshe mode
вова мусик
депеши-лучшее,что было в моей жизни.!!!!!
Soundfilet
omg this is awesome -love the original but this is really damn´ good
Martin Maksylewicz
Excelente !!!!