Only When I Lose Myself
Depeche Mode
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It's only when I lose myself in someone else That I find myself I find myself It's only when I lose myself in someone else That I find myself I find myself Something beautiful is happening inside for me Something sensual, it's full of fire and mystery I feel hypnotized, I feel paralyzed I have found heaven There's a thousand reasons Why I shouldn't spend my time with you For every reason not to be here I can think of two Keep me hanging on Feeling nothing's wrong Inside your heaven It's only when I lose myself in someone else That I find myself I find myself It's only when I lose myself in someone else That I find myself I find myself I can feel the emptiness inside me fade and disappear There's a feeling of contentment now that you are here I feel satisfied I belong inside Your velvet heaven Did I need to sell my soul For pleasure like this Did I have to lose control To treasure your kiss Did I need to place my heart In the palm of your hand Before I could even start To understand It's only when I lose myself in someone else That I find myself I find myself It's only when I lose myself in someone else That I find myself I find myself
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Written by: Martin Gore
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Only When I Lose Myself" is a song by the English electronic band Depeche Mode. It was released as a lead single from their 1998 compilation album, The Singles 86>98.
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Song CreationThe song was created during a five-day recording session in 1998 as one of two newly written tracks to be included on The Singles 86>98 album alongside nine other popular singles from their previous albums.
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SongwriterThe track was written by the band's main songwriter, Martin Gore. He's been the creative force behind many of the band's biggest hits.
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Unique ReleaseUnlike most Depeche Mode singles, "Only When I Lose Myself" does not appear on any studio album. This makes it exceedingly unique in the band's discography.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 17 in the UK Singles Chart. While it was not one of their highest charting songs, it still received positive feedback from fans and critics alike.
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International ImpactApart from the UK, the song also charted in several other countries, reaching particularly high peaks in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.
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Special EditionsThere was also a limited-edition "Only When I Lose Myself" Lexicon Avenue remix that was specially made for Club 69.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Only When I Lose Myself" was directed by Brian Griffin, who has also directed several other Depeche Mode music videos. The video is known for its surreal and artistic visuals.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Only When I Lose Myself" reflect themes of love, desire, and a sense of losing oneself in the process. This deep and introspective theme is common in many Depeche Mode songs.
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Devoted FansDespite not achieving the same commercial success as some of Depeche Mode's other singles, "Only When I Lose Myself" has remained a beloved fan favorite. It is often requested during live concerts and is considered a highlight of the band's compilation album.
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