Fragile Tension
Depeche Mode
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There's a fragile tension, That's keeping us going It may not last forever, But oh well it's blowing There's something magical in the air Something so tragic we had to care There's a strange obsession, That's drawing us nearer We don't understand it It never gets clearer There's something mystical in our dreams So simplistic it kicks and screams All we will seem to reek on the edge of collapse Nothing can keep us down There's a dizzying feeling, That's keeping us flying Some glittering gauntlet Without even trying There's something radical in our hands Nothing logical to our plans
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Written by: Martin Gore
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Fragile Tension" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It falls under the genres of Synth-pop, Alternative Rock, and New Wave.
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Album AssociationThe song "Fragile Tension" is from the band's 12th studio album called "Sounds of the Universe," released in 2009.
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Song Release"Fragile Tension" along with “Hole to Feed” were released as a double A-side single on November 23, 2009.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Ben Hillier, who has worked with artists like Blur, Elbow, and The Horrors. The band members Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher were also involved in the production alongside Dave Gahan.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 44 on the Hungary Single Top 40 and number 48 on the Italian Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Rob Chandler and Barney Steel and published on the band's official YouTube channel in December 2009.
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Remix VersionsSeveral remix versions of the song were included on the single, done by renowned artists such as Peter Bjorn and John, Röyksopp, and Kris Menace.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of "Fragile Tension" convey a sense of yearning and vulnerability, common themes in Depeche Mode's music.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Dave Gahan, in collaboration with the band's primary songwriter, Martin Gore.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live during some Depeche Mode concerts; it featured in the 2009-2010 "Tour of the Universe."
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