Heaven
Depeche Mode
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Sometimes I slide away Silently I slowly lose myself Over and over Take comfort in my skin Endlessly Surrender to my will Forever and ever I dissolve in trust I will sing with joy I will end up dust I'm in heaven I stand in golden rays Radiantly I burn a fire of love Over and over Reflecting endless light Relentlessly I have embraced the flame Forever and ever I will scream The Word Jump into the void I will guide the world Up to heaven
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Written by: Martin Gore
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
GENRE"Heaven" is a song by Depeche Mode, a British synth-pop band widely acknowledged as one of the pioneers in the electronic music genre.
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ALBUM ORIGIN"Heaven" is featured on the band's thirteenth studio album, "Delta Machine," released in 2013.
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FIRST SINGLE"Heaven" was the first single released off the "Delta Machine" album.
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CHART PERFORMANCEThe song peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart and number 13 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
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MUSICAL STYLE"Heaven" has been categorized as blues-influenced electronic music, showcasing the band's ability to combine different genres seamlessly.
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VIDEOThe music video for "Heaven" was directed by Timothy Saccenti, who is renowned for his unique visual style merging fine art and music.
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CRITICAL RECEPTIONWhile the song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, most praised its old-school Depeche Mode sound mixed with soulful bluesy tones.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES"Heaven" was included in the setlist during Depeche Mode's "Delta Machine Tour", demonstrating its popularity with fans despite its contrasting slower tempo compared to many of their other songs.
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LYRICAL THEMEThe lyrics of "Heaven" suggest a form of spiritual awakening or reaching a state of euphoria, fitting well with its title.
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REMIXES"Heaven" was also released in a variety of remixes by other artists and musicians, providing different interpretations of the track.
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