Hole to Feed

Depeche Mode

About Hole to Feed

"Fragile Tension"/"Hole to Feed" is Depeche Mode's third single from their studio album, Sounds of the Universe, their 48th UK single overall, and their third double A-side single, following "Blasphemous Rumours / Somebody" and "John the Revelator / Lilian". "Hole to Feed" is the second Depeche Mode single written by Dave Gahan along with co-writers Christian Eigner and Andrew Phillpott, succeeding the first being "Suffer Well", from their previous album Playing the Angel. Gahan told The Guardian that "Hole to Feed" is, "a very cynical song about wanting to fill a gaping hole but not knowing what to fill it with. About sometimes the idea of having a hole to feed all being a figment of my imagination when I'm actually fine." It was announced on their website on 7 November 2009 and was released on 7 December 2009. Unlike the other two singles from the album, there are no plans to release a 7" vinyl edition at this time, and there will not be a limited edition CD ("LCD") either. It was not released in the US, nor was it released anywhere else. 


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2009
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We are here, we can love
We share something
I'm sure that you'll mean the world to me
When you get, what you need
It's no way of knowing
What you get is another hole to feed

Your name was the one that was always chosen
Your words and the kindness that set me free
Words can leave you broken inside
You'll have to decide
I'm hanging onto my pride

We are here, we can love
We share something
I'm sure that you'll mean the world to me
The shame as a hole that has kept us frozen
You open my eyes to the world I could believe

This world has left me broken inside
I'll have to decide
I'm hanging onto my pride

Words can leave you broken inside
You'll have to decide
I'm hanging onto my pride

We are here

This world can leave you broken inside
I'll have to decide
I'm hanging onto my pride

We are here, we can love
We share something
I'm sure that you'll mean the world to me
The shame as a hole that has kept us frozen
You open my eyes to the world I could believe

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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: Christian Eigner, David Gahan, Andrew Phillpott

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Hole to Feed" is by Depeche Mode, a British electronic music band formed in 1980.
Album Details
The song is from the band's twelfth studio album, "Sounds of the Universe".
Release Date
The song was released on 17th August 2009, as the album's third single.
Songwriters
"Hole to Feed" was written by the band's member Dave Gahan along with Christian Eigner, and Andrew Phillpott.
Critical Acclaim
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its electronic sound and Gahan's powerful vocals.
Music Video
The music video for "Hole to Feed" was directed by Eric Wareheim, previously known for his work on the television show "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job."
Unique Nature
The song is particularly unique as Depeche Mode rarely releases a Dave Gahan’s song as a single.
Controversial Video
The music video is slightly controversial due to its imagery which includes multiple mouths coming together to form one, large mouth. It’s been seen as a commentary on society's unending hunger and desire.
Chart Rankings
While it did not make a significant impact on the UK Singles Chart, "Hole to Feed" did well in Spain where it reached number one on the Spanish Singles Chart.
Live Performances
The song was also part of the setlist during Depeche Mode's Tour of the Universe, where it was regularly performed.

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