Precious
Depeche Mode
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Precious and fragile things Need special handling My God what have we done to You? We always try to share The tenderest of care Now look what we have put You through [Chorus] Things get damaged Things get broken I thought we'd manage But words left unspoken Left us so brittle There was so little left to give Angels with silver wings Shouldn't know suffering I wish I could take the pain for you If God has a master plan That only He understands I hope it's your eyes He's seeing through [Chorus] I pray you learn to trust Have faith in both of us And keep room in your heart for two [Chorus]
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Written by: Martin Lee Gore
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10 facts about this song
Song's Release and Reception"Precious" was released as the first single from Depeche Mode’s 11th studio album, "Playing the Angel," in 2005. Reviews for the song were mostly positive.
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Song RankingsIn the UK, the song charted at number 4, making it one of Depeche Mode's highest-ranking singles in their home country.
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Album's SuccessThe album itself, "Playing the Angel," peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart and received gold certification for selling over 100,000 copies.
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The Song's Theme"Precious" is thought to be about the emotional toll of lead singer Dave Gahan's divorce on his children.
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Music Video ProductionThe music video for "Precious" was directed by Uwe Flade, who also directed the videos for Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence '04" and "A Pain That I’m Used To."
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Song Genre"Precious" is commonly categorized as a synth-pop song, a genre that Depeche Mode has heavily influenced and helped popularize since their formation in 1980.
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Chart PerformancesOutside the UK, "Precious" also charted well in other countries, reaching number 16 in Ireland and number 18 in Australia.
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AwardsThough it didn't win, "Precious" was nominated for Best International Song at Spain's "Premios de la Música" awards in 2006.
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Commercial Usage"Precious" was featured in an episode of the American television crime drama, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." It was also used in a 2007 Hugo Boss commercial.
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Band's CareerBy the time of "Playing the Angel" and "Precious," Depeche Mode had already established a successful, decades-long career in the music industry. The song and album only cemented their legacy as one of the most important acts in synth-pop and electronic music.
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