Shake the Disease
Depeche Mode Lyrics
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Can't you see it's misery and torture for me?
When I'm misunderstood
Try as hard as you can, I've tried as hard as I could
To make you see
How important it is for me
Here is a plea from my heart to you
You know how hard it is for me to shake the disease
That takes hold of my tongue in situations like these
Understand me, understand me
Understand me, understand me
Some people have to be permanently together
Lovers devoted to each other forever
Now I've got things to do
And I've said before that I know you have too
When I'm not there
In spirit, I'll be there
Here is a plea from my heart to you
Nobody knows me as well as you do
You know how hard it is for me to shake the disease
That takes hold of my tongue in situations like these
Understand me, understand me
Understand me, understand me
Here is a plea from my heart to you
Nobody knows me as well as you do
You know how hard it is for me to shake the disease
That takes hold of my tongue in situations like these
Here is a plea from my heart to you
Nobody knows me as well as you do
You know how hard it is for me to shake the disease
That takes hold of my tongue in situations like these
Here is a plea from my heart to you
Nobody knows me as well as you do
You know how hard it is for me to shake the disease
That takes hold of my tongue in situations like these
The lyrics to Depeche Mode’s “Shake the Disease” reflect the anguish and torment of being unable to express oneself in a relationship. The first stanza describes the singer’s reluctance to beg for attention, as it leads to torture and misery. The essence of the message here is that communication is key in any relationship, as it reassures the partners of the importance to one another.
In the second stanza of the song, the singer makes a plea to his lover, stating that he/she is the only one who truly knows him, and how difficult it is to hold back his true feelings. The “disease” mentioned refers to the difficulty of expressing himself, leading to frustrations in the relationship.
In the final stanza, the singer acknowledges the bond they share, but also admits that there are things to do on one’s own. He/she promises to not be too far away, and reiterates the plea for understanding in tough circumstances. In summary, “Shake the Disease” is about the challenges faced in communication, and the potential breakdown of a relationship when such challenges are not addressed.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not going down on my knees, begging you to adore me
I refuse to grovel and plead for your affection
Can't you see it's misery and torture for me?
Don't you understand how painful this situation is for me?
When I'm misunderstood, try as hard as you can, I've tried as hard as I could to make you see how important it is for me
Even when I've done my best to make myself clear, you still don't see how much this matters to me
Here is a plea from my heart to you, nobody knows me as well as you do, you know how hard it is for me to shake the disease that takes hold of my tongue in situations like these
I'm begging you to understand me because nobody knows me as well as you do. I struggle to communicate my feelings in situations like this
Understand me, understand me
I implore you to understand me
Some people have to be permanently together, lovers devoted to each other forever, now I've got things to do and I've said before that I know you have too, when I'm not there in spirit, I'll be there
Not everyone has to be joined at the hip. We both have our own lives, but even when we're not physically together, I'll always be with you in spirit
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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@andrewhalsey5270
This is in my top 10 Depeche mode songs. Can listen to it every day.
@johannabattista537
Yeah me too
@jehovahloydloud1396
Number 1 in my all time favorites :)
@Dmytroskin
Same feeling
@gerardlezama8978
I actually listen to it everyday.
@user-mr7yy9un8q
Tell please the other 9
@cesarparedes5549
That "Understand me" by Martin Gore gives me 100 more years of life. 🖤
@skierprincessakify
His voice is beautiful!!!
@minion.mischa1296
Yes! 🖤
@atouchofmagic1244
Gives me goosebumps ❤