Little 15

Depeche Mode

About Little 15

"Little 15" is a song by English electronic group Depeche Mode. It was released on 16 May 1988 as the fourth single from the album Music for the Masses (1987). The song was never intended to be a single; in fact, it barely made it onto the album, but a French record label wanted to release the song as a single, which became a popular import and a minor hit in the UK, reaching #60 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1987
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Little fifteen
You help her forget
The world outside
You're not part of it yet
And if you could drive
You could drive her away
To a happier place
To a happier day
That exists in your mind
And in your smile
She could escape there
Just for a while
Little fifteen
Little fifteen
Why take the smooth with the rough
When things run smooth
It's already more than enough
She knows your mind
Is not yet in league
With the rest of the world
And its little intrigues
Do you understand
Do you know what she means
As time goes by
And when you've seen what she's seen... you will
Little fifteen
Little fifteen
Why does she have to defend
Her feelings inside
Why pretend
She's not had a life
A life of near misses
Now all that she wants
Is three little wishes
She wants to see with your eyes
She wants to smile with your smile
She wants a nice surprise
Every once in a while
She wants to see with your eyes
She wants to smile with your smile
She wants a nice surprise
Every once in a while
Little fifteen

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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

General Album Information
"Little 15" is a song by the English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was included in their sixth studio album named "Music for the Masses" which was released in 1987.
Song Release
Although it wasn't released as a single in the United Kingdom, "Little 15" was launched as the fourth single from "Music for the Masses" in France and Spain.
Song Composition
The song was not initially intended to be a single. It began as an experiment by band-member Alan Wilder who was trying to create a hypnotic rhythm using various sounds.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single in many countries, "Little 15" managed to reach number 60 on the French Singles Chart.
Notable Cover Version
Renowned band "Uwe Gronau" covered "Little 15" on their 1994 album named “Sunset”.
Music Video
Unlike the black-and-white performance-styled videos of the previous two singles, the music video for "Little 15" was a cinematic piece directed by Martyn Atkins, featuring the story of a young boy on a journey.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of the song narrate the story of a "little 15-year old" and his struggles in understanding the complexities of life, hence the title "Little 15."
Band's Perspective
Despite the song's success, according to the band members, the song "Little 15" did not warrant an official single release.
Track Length
The total running time of the track "Little 15" is 4 minutes and 14 seconds.
Live Performance
Surprisingly, "Little 15" wasn't performed live regularly by Depeche Mode. It was debuted live in 2018 during their Global Spirit Tour.

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