Wrong

Depeche Mode

About Wrong

"Wrong" is Depeche Mode's first single from their twelfth studio album Sounds of the Universe, and their 46th UK single overall. It hit the radio in February 2009, and became available for purchase online on 24 February 2009. The single was physically released on 6 April 2009. The 12" of the single was released on 11 May 2009. "Wrong" has received a positive response on United States alternative rock radio, becoming one of the 30 most-played songs in its first week of release. "Wrong" was added to the BBC Radio 6 "B-List" playlist for the week starting 7 March 2009. However, a week after physical release in April 2009, it charted at number 24 (and currently remaining their last UK Top 40 hit), the lowest UK chart position for the initial single from a Depeche Mode studio album ("Dreaming of Me", while charting at number 57 in 1981, was not an "official" track from the Speak & Spell album). By contrast, Sounds of the Universe itself reached number two in the UK upon release in late April, Depeche Mode's highest album chart position there since 1997. Likewise, "Wrong" was more successful in Scotland, topping the Scottish Singles Chart to become the band's first and only number-one single in that country. Elsewhere, the song reached the top 10 in several European countries, including Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, and Sweden. In North America, the song reached number 64 in Canada and number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart. 


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2009
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I was born with the wrong sign
In the wrong house
With the wrong ascendancy
I took the wrong road
That led to the wrong tendencies
I was in the wrong place at the wrong time
For the wrong reason and the wrong rhyme
On the wrong day of the wrong week
I used the wrong method with the wrong technique

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There's something wrong with me chemically
Something wrong with me inherently
The wrong mix in the wrong genes
I reached the wrong ends by the wrong means
It was the wrong plan
In the wrong hands
With the wrong theory for the wrong man
The wrong lies, on the wrong vibes
The wrong questions with the wrong replies

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Wrong

I was marching to the wrong drum
With the wrong scum
Pissing out the wrong energy
Using all the wrong lines
And the wrong signs
With the wrong intensity
I was on the wrong page of the wrong book
With the wrong rendition of the wrong hook
Made the wrong move, every wrong night
With the wrong tune played till it sounded right yeah

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Too long

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I was born with the wrong sign
In the wrong house
With the wrong ascendancy
I took the wrong road
That led to the wrong tendencies
I was in the wrong place at the wrong time
For the wrong reason and the wrong rhyme
On the wrong day of the wrong week
I used the wrong method with the wrong technique

Wrong

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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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Release Information
"Wrong" is a song by British band Depeche Mode from their twelfth studio album, "Sounds of the Universe." It was released as the album's lead single on February 21, 2009.
Chart Performance
The song became Depeche Mode's first single to debut directly on the UK Top 25 charts at Number 24, and it reached Number 12 a week later.
Song Composition
"Wrong" is a downtempo electronic track with a driving beat and a melodic hook characterized by its powerful, dark, and moody sounds.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Wrong" depict a character who constantly makes the wrong decisions in life, painting a picture of regret and self-appraisal.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Patrick Daughters, features a man in a car moving backwards through a city street amidst various accidents and strange occurrences. The production provides a visual representation of the lyrics' theme.
Live Performance
Depeche Mode performed "Wrong" live for the first time on February 20, 2009, on the German television show "Echo."
Grammy Nomination
The band's performance of "Wrong" on "Echo" was nominated for a Grammy in the category of "Best Short Form Music Video" in 2010.
Remixes
"Wrong" has been remixed by several musicians including Thin White Duke and Trentemøller.
Critical Response
The song received positive critical reviews, with journalists praising its catchy and accessible quality while maintaining Depeche Mode's classic sound.
Album Performance
"Wrong" helped "Sounds of the Universe" to reach Number 2 on UK Albums Chart and Number 1 on US Billboard 200.
Songwriter and Production
"Wrong" was written by band members Martin Gore and Dave Gahan, and was produced by Ben Hillier.

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