Master and Servant
Depeche Mode
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It's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot It's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot, like life There's a new game we like to play you see A game with added reality You treat me like a dog Get me down on my knees We call it master and servant We call it master and servant It's a lot like life This play between the sheets With you on top and me underneath Forget all about equality Let's play master and servant Let's play master and servant It's a lot like life and that's what's appealing If you despise that throwaway feeling From disposable fun Then this is the one Domination's the name of the game in bed or in life They're both just the same Except in one you're fulfilled at the end of the day Let's play master and servant Let's play master and servant Master and servant It's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot It's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot, like life It's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot It's a lot, it's a lot, master and servant It's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot It's a lot, it's a lot, it's a lot, like life It's a lot like life and that's what's appealing If you despise that throwaway feeling from disposable fun Then this is the one Let's play master and servant Come on, master and servant Let's play master and servant Come on, master and servant Let's play master and servant Come on, master and servant
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Written by: Martin Gore
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Master and Servant" is a song by the British electronic music band Depeche Mode, released in 1984 in the UK as their 11th single and on their fourth studio album, "Some Great Reward".
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Band CompositionDepeche Mode, known for their innovative use of synthesizers and electro-pop genre, comprises Dave Gahan (lead vocals), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitars, vocals, songwriting), and Andy Fletcher (keyboards, backing vocals).
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Artistic ConceptThe song was noted for its explicit lyrical content, which center around the blurred lines between pleasure and pain related to sadomasochism.
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Musical Style"Master and Servant" is known for its highly synthesized instrumentation and heavy use of sampling. The song makes notable use of the noise of a whip and various other sounds of industrial origin.
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ControversyThe song faced radio censorship in the United States because of its perceived sexual undertones, particularly seen in its chorus "It's a lot like life / This play between the sheets / With you on top and me underneath / Forget all about equality".
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Chart SuccessDespite the controversy, "Master and Servant" reached number 9 in the UK singles chart. It also had significant success in several other countries, including reaching number 49 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Video DirectionThe music video for "Master and Servant" was directed by Clive Richardson, who had directed a number of other videos for the band.
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Cover VersionNouvelle Vague, a French band known for covering classic 80's new wave, included their version of "Master and Servant" on their 2009 release, "3".
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Live PerformancesDepeche Mode has consistently included this song in their set lists for tour performances since the release.
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Album SuccessThe album "Some Great Reward", which includes "Master and Servant", contributed significantly to Depeche Mode's transition to a more darker, edgier sound that subsequently attracted the American audience, cementing their place in alternative music.
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