The cover art for "World in My Eyes" has a photo of one of the band members making a shape similar to that of glasses with their hands. On the Limited 12", there are pictures of all four members.
"World in My Eyes" has two exclusive B-sides, making Violator the only Depeche Mode album with all four singles having at least one exclusive B-Side, including instrumentals. The later album Songs of Faith and Devotion only has one, and while all four Music for the Masses singles have at least one B-side, some of them do appear on the album. In addition, the Construction Time Again singles each had exclusive B-sides, but there were only two singles in support of that album. The B-sides for "World in My Eyes" are "Happiest Girl" and "Sea of Sin".
"Happiest Girl (Jack Mix)" and "Sea of Sin (Tonal Mix)" are the main 7" versions. "Regular" versions were never released or rather these mixes are the regular versions according to interviews and the official website.
The music video for "World in My Eyes" is directed by Anton Corbijn. There are two versions, the original version was not originally released to the public until The Videos 86-98. The original music video features some footage from the World Violation Tour, while David Gahan and a girl he's with watch it from a drive-in theater. The alternate version on Strange Too features the band in the car instead, more live footage, and the silent ending with David is longer.
World in My Eyes
Depeche Mode Lyrics
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Around the world and back
And you won't have to move, you just sit still
Now let your mind do the walking
And let my body do the talking
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I'll take you to the highest mountain
And we won't need a map, believe me
Now let my body do the moving
And let my hands do the soothing
Let me show you the world in my eyes
That's all there is
Nothing more than you can feel now
That's all there is
Let me put you on a ship
On a long, long trip
Your lips close to my lips
All the islands in the ocean
All the heaven's in the motion
Let me show you the world in my eyes
That's all there is
Nothing more than you can touch now
That's all there is
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
The lyrics to Depeche Mode's song "World in My Eyes" depict an invitation to go on a journey. The singer is inviting their companion to come along for a trip that doesn't involve any physical movement, rather it takes place in the mind. They encourage their partner to let their imagination soar and explore the world through their eyes. The singer promises to take them on an adventure to the furthest reaches of the planet, to the highest mountains and the depths of the sea. They reassure their partner that they won't need a map, and that they will guide them through their body movements and soothing touches.
The lyrics are suggestive, painting a picture of two people going on a sensual adventure together. They can imagine being close together, with their lips almost touching, as they explore the islands and heavens together. It's a dreamy and intimate experience the singer is offering.
In conclusion, "World in My Eyes" is a love song that invites the listener to come along on a wild ride without ever leaving their seat. It's about exploring the world through someone else's eyes and using the power of the mind to create a unique and personal adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you on a trip
Let me share my experiences with you.
Around the world and back
I will recount all the places I have visited.
And you won't have to move, you just sit still
You don't need to physically travel, just listen to my stories.
Now let your mind do the walking
Use your imagination to picture the places I describe.
And let my body do the talking
I will communicate through my actions and gestures.
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Through my personal experiences, I want to give you a glimpse of the world.
I'll take you to the highest mountain
I will tell you about my experiences in high places.
To the depths of the deepest sea
I will share with you what I have learned in the depths of the ocean.
And we won't need a map, believe me
My stories will be enough to transport you to those places.
Now let my body do the moving
I will use my body language and physicality to convey my stories.
And let my hands do the soothing
My touch will help you relax and feel more present in the moment.
That's all there is
The present moment is all we have.
Nothing more than you can feel now
We should focus on our sensory experiences in the present moment.
Let me put you on a ship
I want to transport you to another place and time with my stories.
On a long, long trip
My stories may take some time, but it's worth it for the experience.
Your lips close to my lips
We are sharing a moment of intimacy and connection.
All the islands in the ocean
I have seen many different islands and want to share my experiences with you.
All the heaven's in the motion
I have experienced beauty and wonder in many different places and want to share that with you.
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Through my personal experiences, I want to give you a glimpse of the world.
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I want my stories to allow you to see the world through my perspective.
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I believe that my experiences can broaden your understanding of the world.
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I want to connect with you through my personal experiences and stories.
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I hope my stories can bring you joy and inspiration.
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I believe that sharing our experiences can deepen our understanding and empathy for each other.
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I want to bring you along with me on my journey through life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Iricom US Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Martin Lee Gore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Let me take you on a trip
Around the world and back
And you won't have to move, you just sit still
Now let your mind do the walking
And let my body do the talking
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I'll take you to the highest mountain
To the depths of the deepest sea
And we won't need a map, believe me
Now let my body do the moving
And let my hands do the soothing
Let me show you the world in my eyes
That's all there is
Nothing more than you can feel now
That's all there is
Let me put you on a ship
On a long, long trip
Your lips close to my lips
All the islands in the ocean
All the heaven's in the motion
Let me show you the world in my eyes
That's all there is
Nothing more than you can touch now
That's all there is
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
Let me show you the world in my eyes
@D.Appeltofft
This was Fletch favourite DM song. I agree with him, and find it appropriate to listen to it again, this very sad day. RIP, Andy. And thank you for being the glue in this fantastic band over the years.
@MrJuicypeach
So sad that he went away.
@deniseambriz7870
Yes r.I.p this I'd one of the best bands and Im. Glad to have had the experiance of listening to them .I love Depeche Mode
@jtibbs5676
💛💛
@robynsegg
I agree with Fletch! This was the song that changed me. Everything I loved about Depeche Mode happened because of this song and it's album Violator.
@christianshanklin5651
The same fate awaits us all. 1/4 of DM is missed as will each one of us be when our day comes 😔
@atlanteantruth
For people that weren't around when this album was out and even a few years before it is hard to explain just how huge Depeche Mode was and had become. Everyone I knew at the time and mostly everyone around was listening to this song and the whole of Violator. These guys are fucking legends in my book.
@blackcat3785
i absolutly what you mean;i"m a fan from the begining,they are a way of life
@erniejr
The riot at the Violator signing was the ultimate show of love. I was there. It was awesome!!
@JohnnyDeppIsRacist
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