Somebody

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About Somebody

"Blasphemous Rumours"/"Somebody" is Depeche Mode's twelfth UK single and first double A-side single, released on 29 October 1984. Both A-side songs are from the album Some Great Reward. "Somebody" is the first single with Martin Gore as lead vocals, one of only three (the others being "A Question of Lust" and "Home".) The music videos for both songs were directed by Clive Richardson.


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I want somebody to share
Share the rest of my life
Share my innermost thoughts
Know my intimate details
Someone who'll stand by my side
And give me support
And in return
She'll get my support
She will listen to me 
When I want to speak
About the world we live in
And life in general
Though my views may be wrong
They may even be perverted
She'll hear me out
And won't easily be converted
To my way of thinking 
In fact, she'll often disagree
But at the end of it all
She will understand me
Ah

I want somebody who cares
For me passionately
With every thought and
With every breath
Someone who'll help me see things 
In a different light
All the things I detest
I will almost like 
I don't want to be tied
To anyone's strings
I'm carefully trying to steer clear of
Those things
But when I'm asleep
I want somebody
Who will put their arms around me 
And kiss me tenderly
Though things like this
Make me sick
In a case like this 
I'll get away with it
Ah

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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

Release Details
"Somebody" was released by Depeche Mode in 1984 as part of their album "Some Great Reward."
Song Composition
The song is a ballad showcasing singer Martin Gore's softer side. It was unusual for its time due to its nakedly emotional lyrics and minimal musical arrangement.
Album Success
"Some Great Reward", the album in which "Somebody" appears, is considered one of Depeche Mode's pivotal releases, helping to secure their international breakthrough.
Lyrics
The song is lyrically strong with the words expressing a desire for a perfect partner who understands the deepest and most intimate personal feelings.
Live Performances
"Somebody" is a fan favorite and is often performed live by Martin Gore alone on a piano.
Song Background
Martin Gore has said in interviews that “Somebody” is a love song for a yet-to-be discovered lover, and it’s about his anticipation of finding that perfect person.
Noted Cover Version
Scottish-American singer David Sylvian covered "Somebody" for a 1997 Depeche Mode tribute album.
Recording Process
The recording of "Somebody" has a notable eccentricity – the sound of a studio toilet flushing can be heard in the background towards the end of the song, noted as an element of Martin Gore's sense of humor.
Song Reputation
The song's heartfelt lyrics and Martin Gore's moving performance have made "Somebody" an enduring favorite among Depeche Mode’s fans.
B-Side Track
"Somebody" was released as a double A-side single with "Blasphemous Rumours," a harsh critique of religion, showcasing the band's diverse subject matter within the same release.

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