Never Let Me Down Again
Depeche Mode
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I'm taking a ride With my best friend I hope he never lets me down again He knows where he's taking me Taking me where i want to be I'm taking a ride With my best friend We're flying high We're watching the world pass us by Never want to come down Never want to put my feet back down On the ground I'm taking a ride With my best friend I hope he never lets me down again Promises me i'm as safe as houses As long as i remember who's wearing the trousers I hope he never lets me down again Never let me down See the stars they're shining bright Everything's alright tonight
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Written by: Martin Gore
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8 facts about this song
Creation / Production"Never Let Me Down Again" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode.
- It was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, "Music for the Masses," in 1987.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics, written by Martin Gore, are said to be about absolute submission to another person, possibly interpreted as either drug addiction or being in love.
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Chart performance"Never Let Me Down Again" reached No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart and became their second song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., where it peaked at number 63.
- It is considered one of the most famous Depeche Mode songs on modern rock radio in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by famed video director Anton Corbijn, who has worked with the band on numerous occasions.
- The video features the band driving around a countryside amidst a swarm of oversized flags.
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Live PerformancesIt is one of the most performed songs in Depeche Mode's discography, having been played in most of their tours.
- During the band’s live performances of the song, it would usually involve the audience waving their arms in the air during the instrumental break.
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Impact / Influence“Never Let Me Down Again” remains a fan favorite and is frequently highlighted as a standout track in Depeche Mode’s discography.
- It has been covered by several artists including Smashing Pumpkins and The Cure.
- It was also featured in the opening credits of the 2010 movie, "The Edge."
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Remix VersionsLike most of their songs, Depeche Mode released different versions of "Never Let Me Down Again". The best known of these is the Split Mix, which appears on the band's remix compilation "Remixes 81-04".
- The Aggro Mix emphasizes the beat and carries heavier use of the guitar riff and also includes a dramatic ending. This version often closed shows on the "Music for the Masses" and "Devotional" tours.
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Release DetailOn the cover, there's a photograph of a three-winged propeller, which was a piece of a 1936 Sports Coupé Mercedes-Benz car.
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