Everything Counts
Depeche Mode
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The handshake seals the contract from the contract There's no turning back The turning point of a career in Korea, being insincere The holiday was fun packed The contract still intact The grabbing hands Grab all they can All for themselves after all The grabbing hands Grab all they can All for themselves after all It's a competitive world Everything counts in large amounts The graph on the wall Tells the story of it all Picture it now See just how the lies and deceit Gained a little more power Confidence taken in by a sun tan and a grin The grabbing hands Grab all they can All for themselves after all The grabbing hands Grab all they can All for themselves after all It's a competitive world Everything counts in large amounts Everything counts in large amounts The grabbing hands Grab all they can Everything counts in large amounts The grabbing hands Grab all they can Everything counts in large amounts Everything, everything Everything, everything The grabbing hands Grab all they can Everything counts in large amounts The grabbing hands Grab all they can Everything counts in large amounts
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Written by: Martin Gore
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Everything Counts" is a song by British electronic music band Depeake Mode which was originally released on 11 July 1983 as the lead single from their third studio album, "Construction Time Again".
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Songwriters and ProducersThe song was both written and produced by Martin Gore, a key member of Depeake Mode. Daniel Miller co-produced the song with the band.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial success for Depeche Mode. It reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and was the band's first single to enter the Top 10 in the UK.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Everything Counts" was directed by Clive Richardson, who had previously directed videos for other successful bands like The Human League and Soft Cell.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics reflect on the greed and corruption in the corporate world, with a repeating lyric of "The grabbing hands grab all they can, all for themselves after all."
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Live Performances"Everything Counts" has been a staple in Depeake Mode's live performances and concerts, often serving as the closing song of their shows.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Everything Counts" in their own style. Notably, the industrial metal band In Flames released a cover version in 1997.
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Re-release in 1989Depeche Mode re-released "Everything Counts," in a different remix, in 1989 on their compilation album "101". This version reached the top 20 in the UK.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2002, Q magazine included "Everything Counts" in their list of the "100 Greatest Singles Ever".
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Influence and Impact"Everything Counts" is considered a landmark release in Depeake Mode's career, marking a departure from their earlier sound and establishing their reputation as a pioneering force in electronic music.
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