Dream On

Depeche Mode

About Dream On

"Dream On" is a song by the British musical group Depeche Mode. It was released in April 2001 as the first single from the album Exciter. The song was a popular hit in Europe, topping the charts in Denmark, Germany, Italy, and Spain and reaching the top 10 in Austria, Walloon Belgium, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. It was also a success in Canada, where it peaked at number two on the Canadian Singles Chart.


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2001
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Can you feel a little love?
Can you feel a little love?

Dream on 
Dream on 

As your bony fingers close around me 
Long and spindly 
Death becomes me 
Heaven, can you see what I see?

Hey, you, pale and sickly child 
You're death and living reconciled 
Been walking home a crooked mile 

Paying debt to karma 
You party for a living 
What you take won't kill you 
But careful what you're giving 

There's no time for hesitating 
Pain is ready, pain is waiting 
Primed to do it's educating 

Unwanted, uninvited kin 
It creeps beneath your crawling skin 
It lives without, it lives within you 

Feel the fever coming 
You're shaking and twitching 
You can scratch all over 
But that won't stop you itching 

Can you feel a little love?
Can you feel a little love?

Dream on 
Dream on 

Blame it on your karmic curse 
Oh, shame upon the universe 
It knows its lines 
It's well rehearsed 

It sucked you in, it dragged you down 
To where there is no hallowed ground 
Where holiness is never found

Paying debt to karma
You party for a living
What you take won't kill you
But careful what you're giving

Can you feel a little love?
Can you feel a little love?

Dream on 
Dream on

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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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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Dream On" is a song by English electronic band Depepeche Mode. It was released as the lead single from their twelfth studio album, "Exciter," in 2001.
Lyrics and Meaning
The song's lyrics carry a dreamy, sensual tone, created around the themes of love and desire. The band, known for their synth-pop sound, also incorporated more guitar-based sound in it.
Composition Details
The song is composed in the key of G minor and its notable for its use of a distinctive slide guitar riff and harmonic vocal lines.
Critically acclaimed
"Dream On" received positive reviews from music critics who praised its lyrics and sleek production.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success for the band. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top of the charts in Denmark and Spain. It also reached number 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video
The song's accompanying music video, directed by Stephane Sednaoui, features members of the band performing the song against various surreal and abstract backdrops.
Live Performances
"Dream On" has been frequently included in Depeche Mode's live performances since its release.
Remixes
The song has been remixed by several artists, including Dave Clarke and Kid 606.
Album Influence
"Dream On" is considered by many to be a standout track from the album "Exciter," and it has been noted for signaling a slight shift in Depeche Mode's sound to a more electronic and experimental direction.
Band Members
At the time of the song's release, Depeche Mode consisted of members Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher. Gahan served as lead vocals for "Dream On."

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