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Martin Gore wrote this song as a confession about alcohol addiction. He mentioned the song in several interviews as his personal favorite underrated by others. (thanks, Weller - Basingstoke, England)
Comments:
What does the bald person in black in this music video symolize? God? Life? Death?
- Miras, Astana, Kazakhstan
This has to be my alltime favourite Depeche Mode track. The strings are amazing. Martin Gore is an excellent songwriter. I think what makes this song special is the production by Tim 'Bomb The Bass' Simenon.
- David, Gosport
This song have one of the best/touching
video clips! go watch it.
- Guy Scherf, Hertzelia, Israel
JUST WATCH THE VIDEO
- Mr. Rs, D.F., Mexico