Martyr
Depeche Mode
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I've been a martyr for love And I will die in the flames As I draw my last breath As I'm closing on death I will call out your name I've been a martyr for love Nailed up on the cross While you're having your fun As the damage is done I'm assessing the cost I knew what I was letting myself in for I knew that I could never even the score I've been a martyr for love I need to be by your side I have knelt at your feet I have felt your deceit Couldn't leave if I tried I've been a martyr for love Tortured every hour From the day I was born I've been moved like a pawn By the greatest of powers I knew that I would have to suffer in vain Aware that I would never outgrow the pain I've been a martyr for love I've been a martyr for love I've been a martyr for love I've been a martyr for love
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Written by: Martin Gore
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10 facts about this song
About the BandDepeche Mode is an English electronic band formed in 1980, well-known for their unique blend of dark, brooding lyrics and innovative electronic music.
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Release DateThe single "Martyr" was released on October 30, 2006.
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AlbumAlthough originally written for the band's "Playing the Angel" album, "Martyr" was not included in the final cut. It was later released as a single to promote their greatest hits compilation, "The Best of Depeche Mode Volume 1".
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Band MembersDuring the time of the song's release, Depeche Mode was composed of Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and Andy Fletcher.
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Writer of the SongThe song "Martyr" was written by Martin Gore, the band's primary songwriter.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Martyr" was directed by Robert Chandler and features a blend of old footage from previous Depeche Mode videos.
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Chart Performance"Martyr" performed reasonably well on the music charts. It reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart in the U.S.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of synth-pop, a subgenre of new wave music that came to prominence in the late 1970s.
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LyricsLyrically, "Martyr" is seen as a song about unrequited love and longing.
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Sound"Martyr" features the band's signature electronic sound with synthesizers and drum machines, alongside rock elements with the use of electric guitars.
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