Strangelove
Strangelove

Depeche Mode - Strangelove Lyrics

Ever feel like love is a rollercoaster ride through a bizarre carnival? Depeche Mode's tune dives headfirst into the mixed bag of emotions that a tumultuous relationship brings. It's a poetic tango where passion, pain, and pleasure intertwine. The lyrics hint… Read more

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Strangelove Lyrics

Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me?

Will you take the pain
I will give to you?
Again and again
And will you return it?

There'll be times
When my crimes
Will seem almost unforgivable
I give in to sin
Because you have to make this life livable

But when you think I've had enough
From your sea of love
I'll take more than another river full
Yes, and I'll make it all worthwhile
I'll make your heart smile

Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me?

Will you take the pain
I will give to you?
Again and again
And will you return it?

There'll be days
When I stray
I may appear to be constantly out of reach
I give in to sin
Because I like to practice what I preach

I'm not trying to say
I'll have it all my way
I'm always willing to learn
When you've got something to teach
Oh and I'll make it all worthwhile
I'll make your heart smile

Pain, will you return it?
I'll say it again, pain
Pain, will you return it?
I'll say it again, pain

Pain, will you return it?
I'll say it again, pain
Pain, will you return it?
(I won't say it again)

Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me?

Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me?

Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me?

Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me?

Writer(s): Martin Gore
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Strangelove?

Ever feel like love is a rollercoaster ride through a bizarre carnival? Depeche Mode's tune dives headfirst into the mixed bag of emotions that a tumultuous relationship brings. It's a poetic tango where passion, pain, and pleasure intertwine. The lyrics hint at a love affair riddled with highs so dizzying and lows so deep, it leaves you questioning your sanity. Yet, it's that enigmatic pull, the allure of forbidden thrills, that keeps the heartstrings tethered. It’s a testament to embracing imperfections, sins, and moments of vulnerability while making the highs worth every exhilarating drop. In short, it’s a compelling admission that love, no matter how strange, has a spellbinding charm that's hard to resist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Strangelove' by Depeche Mode released?

    'Strangelove' was released on April 27, 1987, as the lead single from Depeche Mode's sixth studio album, Music for the Masses.

  2. Who directed the music video for 'Strangelove'?

    The original music video for 'Strangelove' was directed by Anton Corbijn. A second video for the album version of the song was directed by Martyn Atkins in 1988.

  3. Why was 'Strangelove' remixed for the album Music for the Masses?

    'Strangelove' was remixed by Daniel Miller because the band felt that the original single version was too cluttered and complicated. The remix aimed to simplify and better align it with the darker sound of Music for the Masses.

  4. What are the B-sides of 'Strangelove'?

    'Strangelove' has two instrumental B-sides: 'Pimpf,' a dark piano piece named after a Hitler Youth magazine, and 'Agent Orange,' named after the herbicide used in the Vietnam War. Both tracks were later included in different formats on Music for the Masses.

  5. What is notable about MTV's reaction to the 'Strangelove' music video?

    MTV objected to some of the more revealing footage of models in underwear featured in Anton Corbijn's original music video. As a result, an edited version replaced those scenes with images of Depeche Mode band members.

  6. Did 'Strangelove' chart in the United States?

    'Strangelove' reached number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was re-released as a single known informally as 'Strangelove '88.'

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