See You
Depeche Mode Lyrics


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(All I wanna do is)
(All I wanna do is)
(All I wanna do is)
(All I wanna do is)

All I want to do is see you again
Is that too much to ask for?
I just want to see your sweet smile
Smile the way it was before
Well, I'll try not to hold you and I'll try not to kiss you
And I won't even touch you

All I wanna do is see you
Don't you know that it's true?

I remember the days when we walked through the woods
We'd sit on a bench for a while
I treasure the way we used to laugh and play
And look in each other's eyes
You can keep me at a distance if you don't trust my resistance
But I swear I won't touch you

All I wanna do is see you
Don't you know that it's true?

Well I know five years is a long time
And that times change (that times change)
But I think that you'll find
People are basically the same (basically the same)

If the water's still flowing, we can go for a swim
And do the things we used to do
And if I'm reluctant, you can pull me in
And we can relive our youth
Ah, but we'll just stay friendly like sister and brother
Though I think I still love you

All I wanna do is see you
Don't you know that it's true?
All I wanna do is see you
Don't you know that it's true?

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All I wanna do is (see you, see you, see you)
All I wanna do is (see you, see you, see you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Depeche Mode's "See You" express a longing to reconnect with a past love. The singer reminisces about the old times when they used to spend time together and the fond memories they shared. The lines "All I want to do is see you again, is that too much to ask for?" and "All I wanna do is see you, don't you know that it's true?" encapsulate the desire to reunite with an old flame and show that the singer is willing to respect the boundaries set by the other person, even if it means just being friends.


The song also acknowledges the passing of time and how it changes people and their relationships. The line "Well, I know five years is a long time, and that times change" shows that the singer is aware of the distance that has grown between them and the difficulties that come with opening up to someone after so much time apart. However, they still believe that fundamentally, people remain the same and that if they can reconnect, they can recapture the spark they once had.


Additionally, the lyrics contain a sense of melancholy and wistfulness, particularly in the lines "I treasure the way we used to laugh and play and look in each other's eyes" and "Though I think I still love you". These words show that the singer is aware that the past cannot be recreated, but they still hold onto the hope that they can recapture some of the joy and warmth from their previous relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of "See You" express the bittersweet desire to reconnect with a past love, acknowledging the changes that have occurred while holding onto the hope that some of the old magic can be recaptured.


Line by Line Meaning

All I want to do is see you again
I desire to reunite with you and see your presence once more in my life.


Is that too much to ask for?
I am wondering if my request to see you after a long time is unreasonable.


I just want to see your sweet smile
I desire to witness your charming grin once more, like I used to.


Smile the way it was before
I miss your beaming smile and I wish to see it again, just like how you used to smile in the old days.


Well, I'll try not to hold you and I'll try not to kiss you
I will attempt to control my emotions and refrain from getting physically involved with you.


And I won't even touch you
I promise that I will not make any inappropriate advances towards you.


All I wanna do is see you
All I desire is to see you once again after a long time.


Don't you know that it's true?
Do you not believe that my only intention is to see you and reunite with you?


I remember the days when we walked through the woods
I recall the fond memories of the times when we used to stroll through the woods together.


We'd sit on a bench for a while
We would occasionally take a break and sit on a bench for some time during our walks.


I treasure the way we used to laugh and play
I cherish the moments when we used to have a good time and enjoy each other's company.


And look in each other's eyes
We used to gaze at each other's eyes and feel a deep connection between us.


You can keep me at a distance if you don't trust my resistance
If you think I cannot control my emotions, you may keep your distance from me to avoid any awkward situations.


But I swear I won't touch you
I promise that I will respect your boundaries and will not attempt to touch you in any way.


Well I know five years is a long time
I am aware that it has been a long time since we last met or talked.


And that times change (that times change)
I acknowledge that a lot of things change over time, including people and their perspectives.


But I think that you'll find
However, I believe that you will notice a similarity in how we feel towards each other even after all these years.


People are basically the same (basically the same)
Despite the changes that happen over time, human nature and emotions remain the same.


If the water's still flowing, we can go for a swim
If the stream is still running, we can go for a swim, just like how we used to.


And do the things we used to do
We can enjoy the same activities that we used to, like swimming in the stream.


And if I'm reluctant, you can pull me in
If I am hesitant, you can encourage me to join you in the activities we used to do together.


And we can relive our youth
We can reminisce about the youthful times when we used to enjoy each other's company without any worries or troubles.


Ah, but we'll just stay friendly like sister and brother
However, let us just maintain the relationship as friends, like siblings who care for each other deeply.


Though I think I still love you
Even though we may have grown apart over the years, I still hold love and affection for you in my heart.


All I wanna do is see you
Once again, I reiterate my desire to see you, not for any ulterior motive, but simply to reunite with you and make peace with my longing heart.


Don't you know that it's true?
I hope you understand and acknowledge that my intentions are pure and heartfelt.




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

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All I want to do is see you again
Is that too much to ask for?
I just want to see your sweet smile
Smile the way it was before
Well, I'll try not to hold you and I'll try not to kiss you
And I won't even touch you
All I wanna do is see you
Don't you know that it's true?
I remember the days when we walked through the woods
We'd sit on a bench for a while
I treasure the way we used to laugh and play
And look in each other's eyes
You can keep me at a distance if you don't trust my resistance
But I swear I won't touch you
All I wanna do is see you
Don't you know that it's true?
Well I know five years is a long time
And that times change (that times change)
But I think that you'll find
People are basically the same (basically the same)
If the water's still flowing, we can go for a swim
And do the things we used to do
And if I'm reluctant, you can pull me in
And we can relive our youth
Ah, but we'll just stay friendly like sister and brother
Though I think I still love you
All I wanna do is see you
Don't you know that it's true?
All I wanna do is see you
Don't you know that it's true?
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All comments from YouTube:

April Taf

Still as good as it was in the early 80s when I was at school😬 anyone else listening in 2022? And 2023 like me!

Colin Geddes

Yep. 40 years ago, at secondary school, remember it like yesterday. Nostalgia! I wasnt a fan of D M, but this wasnt a bad tune. Shame 1 of their band member sadly passed away recently.

LM Mayer

Yep, will listen to Mode till the day I die

Yvonne Buckley

Yes love them

Russell Shaw

Playing now my friend

Stephen Hildred

Me pal 👍

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Dave Todd

This song is devastating, minor key, a song of yearning and loss, composed with a perfect sense of drama. Massively underrated.

Marsoopilami

underrated by whom?

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@Marsoopilami Eric Ramsbottom , 36 Eritrea Gardens, Ruislip.

Cask Strength

Not by me.🫡

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