Enjoy the Silence

Depeche Mode

About Enjoy the Silence

"Enjoy the Silence" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. Recorded in 1989, it was released as the second single from their seventh studio album, Violator (1990), on 5 February 1990. The single is Gold certificated in the US and Germany. The song won Best British Single at the 1991 BRIT Awards. "Enjoy the Silence" was re-released as a single in 2004 for the Depeche Mode remix project Remixes 81–04, and was titled "Enjoy the Silence (Reinterpreted)" or, more simply, "Enjoy the Silence 04".  


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2007
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Words like violence
Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand?
Oh my little girl
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm

All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm

Enjoy the silence

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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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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Enjoy the Silence" is a song by Depeche Mode, an English electronic band that was formed in 1980 by Vince Clarke and Andrew Fletcher.
Album Release
The song is from their seventh studio album, "Violator", released in 1990.
Chart Success
"Enjoy the Silence" is considered one of the band's most successful songs, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Award Recognition
‘Enjoy the Silence’ was awarded ‘British Single of the Year’ at the 1991 Brit Awards.
Song Origination
Although "Enjoy the Silence" is a successful dance track, it surprisingly started out as a slow ballad. Composer Martin Gore only played the harmonic ballad on his guitar during early recording sessions, but Alan Wilder transformed it into a fast tempo dance tune.
Music Video
The music video for "Enjoy the Silence" was directed by Anton Corbijn, a long-time collaborator of Depeche Mode. The video features lead singer Dave Gahan dressed as a king, walking around with a deck chair.
Musical Impact
The song, with its blend of electronic rock and dance-pop, had significant influence on 90s contemporary electronic music, making its impact in mainstream pop as well.
International Success
The song reached number one in several countries, including Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Cover Versions
"Enjoy the Silence" has been covered by numerous artists of various genres, including Lacuna Coil, Trevor Something, and Tori Amos, showcasing its lasting influence and popularity.
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrical theme relates to the need for personal space and inner silence, emphasizing a sense of introversion.
Remixes
The song has been remixed several times over the years. A notable remix is "Enjoy the Silence 04", released in 2004, with new vocals by Dave Gahan.
30th Anniversary
In 2020, the song celebrated its 30th anniversary, showcasing the enduring appeal and influence of "Enjoy The Silence".

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