New Life

Depeche Mode

About New Life

"New Life" is the second UK single by Depeche Mode recorded at Blackwing Studios, originally released on 29 May 1981. It was not commercially released in the United States. There were two versions of the song available. The 7" version would later become the "album version", as it would eventually appear on the UK version of Speak & Spell, released in October 1981, and a 12" "remix", which differs from the album version, in that it has a different intro, intensely percussive and harder, and an added synth part in the "solo" vocal section in the middle of the song, which is not present on the 7" mix. The "remix" would later appear on the US version of Speak & Spell. The single became Depeche Mode's breakthrough hit in the UK, peaking at #11. On 25 June 1981, the band performed "New Life" during their debut on the BBC's Top of the Pops. The band would perform the song twice more on the show, on 16 July and 30 July 1981. The B-side, "Shout!", is the first Depeche Mode song to get a 12" extended remix, called the "Rio Mix". This mix would later appear on the remix compilation Remixes 81–04, released in 2004. It is the earliest recorded song available on the compilation. 


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1998
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I stand still stepping on the shady streets
And I watched that man to a stranger
You think you only know me when you turn on the light
Now the room is lit, red danger
 
Complicating, circulating
New life, new life
Operating, generating
New life, new life
 
Transitions to another place
So the time will pass more slowly
Features fuse and your shadow's red
Like a film I've seen now show me
 
Your face is hidden and were out of sight
And the road just leads to nowhere
The stranger in the door is the same as before
So the question answers nowhere
 
I stand still stepping on the shady streets
And I watched that man to a stranger
You think you only know me when you turn on the light
Now the room is lit, red danger

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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: Vince Clarke

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Album Details
"New Life" is a song by the English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released as the band's second single in 1981, following the disappointing reception of their debut.
Song's Genre
Depeche Mode is known for its pioneering work in electronic music, and "New Life" is no exception. The song's use of synthesisers and drum machines is characteristic of the band's early sound.
Chart Performance
The song became an instant hit. It peaked at number 11 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's first song to enter the Top 20 in their home country.
Songwriters
"New Life" was written by Vince Clarke, who was the band's original principal songwriter. Clarke left Depeche Mode at the end of 1981, shortly after the release of the band's debut album "Speak & Spell", which features "New Life".
Music Video
The music video for "New Life" was directed by Clive Richardson, who directed multiple early videos for Depeche Mode. The video is noted for its innovative use of a split-screen technique.
Live Performances
The band stopped performing "New Life" live after their 1984-1985 "Some Great Reward Tour". The song, however, remained a fan favourite and was resurrected for the 1998 "Singles Tour".
Critical Reception
"New Life" is often cited by critics as one of the band's breakthrough songs and is considered pivotal in establishing Depeche Mode's signature sound.
Song Content
The lyrics of "New Life" narrate the feeling of a fresh start and a new beginning, which can be interpreted both at a personal and relational level.
Record Label
The song was released by Mute Records, a British independent record label that has a long-standing relationship with Depeche Mode. They have released all of their studio albums and singles.
Essential Milestone
"New Life" was essentially the single that helped Depeche Mode depart from being an underground cult band and began their journey to global stardom, giving the band their new life in music industry.

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