Leave in Silence

Depeche Mode

About Leave in Silence

"Leave in Silence" is the sixth single by the English electronic band Depeche Mode, released on 16 August 1982. Recorded at Blackwing Studios, the single became the band's fifth UK Top 20 hit, peaking at #18. It was the first Depeche Mode single in the UK to use the "Bong" catalogue number system, which they used until "Heaven" in 2013. Three versions of the track were released on the 7" and 12" singles, while a fourth cut (running at 4:51 mins) was released on the band's 1982 album A Broken Frame. The music video for "Leave in Silence" was directed by Julien Temple, and features the band breaking things on a conveyor belt and talking to each other while wearing face paint. The band disliked the video and did not include it on the Some Great Videos VHS compilation album. 


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1982
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My little girl
Drive anywhere
Do what you want
I don't care
Tonight
I'm in the hands of fate
I hand myself
Over on a plate
Now

Oh little girl
There are times when I feel
I'd rather not be
The one behind the wheel
Come
Pull my strings
Watch me move
I do anything
Please

Sweet little girl
I prefer
You behind the wheel
And me the passenger
Drive
I'm yours to keep
Do what you want
I'm going cheap
Tonight

You're behind the wheel tonight

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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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Background Information
"Leave in Silence" is a song by Depeche Mode, a British band known for their influence on the electronic music genre. - The song is from their second studio album, "A Broken Frame", released in 1982.
Song Composition
It was written by Martin Gore, a member of the band.
Chart Performance
"Leave in Silence" did fairly well on the charts. It reached number 18 in the UK Singles Chart, which was a good achievement for the band at that time.
Music Video
The music video for "Leave in Silence" was the first one directed by Julien Temple, who is known for his work with bands such as The Sex Pistols and The Rolling Stones.
Song's Theme
The song exhibits a somber tone, reflecting on feelings of disillusionment and ending relationships.
Musical Style Change
"Leave in Silence" represented a significant shift in Depeche Mode's musical style. The band began to transition from their original, more pop-oriented sound to a darker, more electronic style that would become their trademark in the years to come.
Notable Performances
Despite being a significant song in Depeche Mode's discography, "Leave in Silence" has not been performed live very often. However, it was included in the setlist during their 1984 "Some Great Reward Tour."

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