Never Let Me Down Again

Depeche Mode

About Never Let Me Down Again

"Never Let Me Down Again" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, Music for the Masses (1987), on 24 August 1987. It reached No. 22 in the UK, No. 2 in West Germany, and the top-10 in several other European countries such as Sweden and Switzerland. The cover art features fragments of a Soviet map of Russia and Europe, with different fragments used for the different editions of the single.


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I'm taking a ride
With my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
He knows where he's taking me
Taking me where i want to be
I'm taking a ride
With my best friend

We're flying high
We're watching the world pass us by
Never want to come down
Never want to put my feet back down
On the ground

I'm taking a ride
With my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
Promises me i'm as safe as houses
As long as i remember who's wearing the trousers
I hope he never lets me down again

Never let me down
See the stars they're shining bright
Everything's alright tonight

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Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode ( /dɨˈpɛʃ/) are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan (lead vocals, occasional songwriter since 2005), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, chief songwriter after 1981), Andy Fletcher (keyboards) and Vince Clarke (keyboards, chief songwriter 1980–81). Clarke left the band after the release of their 1981 debut album, Speak & Spell, and was replaced by Alan Wilder (keyboards, drums, occasional songwriter) with Gore taking over songwriting. Wilder left the band in 1995; Gahan, Gore, and Fletcher have since continued as a trio. more »

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Written by: Martin Gore

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Creation / Production
"Never Let Me Down Again" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. - It was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, "Music for the Masses," in 1987.
Song Meaning
The lyrics, written by Martin Gore, are said to be about absolute submission to another person, possibly interpreted as either drug addiction or being in love.
Chart performance
"Never Let Me Down Again" reached No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart and became their second song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., where it peaked at number 63. - It is considered one of the most famous Depeche Mode songs on modern rock radio in the United States.
Music Video
The music video was directed by famed video director Anton Corbijn, who has worked with the band on numerous occasions. - The video features the band driving around a countryside amidst a swarm of oversized flags.
Live Performances
It is one of the most performed songs in Depeche Mode's discography, having been played in most of their tours. - During the band’s live performances of the song, it would usually involve the audience waving their arms in the air during the instrumental break.
Impact / Influence
“Never Let Me Down Again” remains a fan favorite and is frequently highlighted as a standout track in Depeche Mode’s discography. - It has been covered by several artists including Smashing Pumpkins and The Cure. - It was also featured in the opening credits of the 2010 movie, "The Edge."
Remix Versions
Like most of their songs, Depeche Mode released different versions of "Never Let Me Down Again". The best known of these is the Split Mix, which appears on the band's remix compilation "Remixes 81-04". - The Aggro Mix emphasizes the beat and carries heavier use of the guitar riff and also includes a dramatic ending. This version often closed shows on the "Music for the Masses" and "Devotional" tours.
Release Detail
On the cover, there's a photograph of a three-winged propeller, which was a piece of a 1936 Sports Coupé Mercedes-Benz car.

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