Precious
Depeche Mode Lyrics

Precious and fragile things
The things that are important to us and can easily be destroyed.

Need special handling
Require careful and delicate treatment to be preserved.

My God, what have we done to you?
An expression of regret for the damage and harm we have caused.

We always try to share
We attempt to distribute the very best we have to offer.

The tenderest of care
Gentle and caring attention intended to honor and protect.

Now look what we have put you through
The dire consequences that have resulted from our carelessness.

Things get damaged
Items and people can be broken or destroyed.

Things get broken
Matters and people can be shattered or ruined.

I thought we'd manage
I believed we'd be able to handle it.

But words left unspoken
Silent sentiments caused problems for us.

Left us so brittle
Made us emotionally vulnerable and weak.

There was so little left to give
We had little energy or resources to share with others.

Angels with silver wings
Majestic and holy messengers.

Shouldn't know suffering
Should be spared from agony and anguish.

I wish I could take the pain for you
I would do anything to prevent your pain and sorrow.

If God has a master plan
If there is a divine scheme.

That only He understands
That only a higher power perceives and comprehends.

I hope it's your eyes He's seeing through
I hope God will perceive through your perspective.

I pray you learn to trust
I beg you to put your faith and confidence into action.

Have faith in both of us
Believe in us and our efforts.

And keep room in your hearts for two
Continue to hold us close to your hearts.