The Meaning of Love
Depeche Mode
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I've read more than a hundred books Seeing love mentioned many thousand times But despite all the places I've looked It's still no clearer I'm still no nearer The meaning of love Noted down all my observations Spent an evening watching television Still I couldn't say with precision Know it's a feeling and it comes from above But what's the meaning The meaning of love (tell me) From the notes that I've made so far Love seems something like wanting a scar Well I could be wrong I'm just not sure you see I've never been in love before Next I asked several friends of mine If they could spare a few minutes of their time Their looks suggested that I've lost my mind Tell me the answer My Lord high above Tell me the meaning The meaning of love From the notes that I've made so far Love seems something like wanting a scar Well I could be wrong I'm just not sure you see I've never been in love before The meaning of love (tell me) Tell me the meaning of love (tell me)
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Written by: Martin Gore
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10 facts about this song
Song Development"The Meaning of Love" is an original composition by Martin Gore from the synth-pop band Depeche Mode.
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Album InclusionThis song is included in Depeche Mode's second studio album, "A Broken Frame," which was released in September 1982.
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Chart Performance"The Meaning of Love" ranked 12th on the UK Singles Chart. Despite not being the most successful single from the album, it proved that Depeche Mode had a consistent fan base that they could rely on.
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Song ThemeDespite its upbeat tempo and bright synthesizer melodies, the song explores a thoughtful, introspective theme about young love's superficiality.
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Music VideoAn interesting fact about the song is its music video which was directed by Julien Temple. The video uses stop-motion filming techniques to align with the song's playful atmosphere.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single on 26 April 1982, following the successful single “See You."
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Critical receptionThe song received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its distinct sound and earnest lyrics, others felt it was not as strong as other tracks on the album.
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RemixesThe 12" single version of "The Meaning of Love" is a bit longer than the album version due to an extended bridge. There is also a "Fairly Odd Mix" available which has a longer runtime and quite a different arrangement.
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Live PerformanceDespite being released as a single, "The Meaning of Love" is rarely performed live by Depeche Mode.
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Vinyl Release"The Meaning of Love" was also released on vinyl in the UK. The cover for the single features photography by Brian Griffin, who shot many of the band's early album covers and promotional images.
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