New Life
Depeche Mode
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I stand still stepping on the shady streets And I watched that man to a stranger You think you only know me when you turn on the light Now the room is lit, red danger Complicating, circulating New life, new life Operating, generating New life, new life Transitions to another place So the time will pass more slowly Features fuse and your shadow's red Like a film I've seen now show me Your face is hidden and were out of sight And the road just leads to nowhere The stranger in the door is the same as before So the question answers nowhere I stand still stepping on the shady streets And I watched that man to a stranger You think you only know me when you turn on the light Now the room is lit, red danger
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Written by: Vince Clarke
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"New Life" is a song by the English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released as the band's second single in 1981, following the disappointing reception of their debut.
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Song's GenreDepeche Mode is known for its pioneering work in electronic music, and "New Life" is no exception. The song's use of synthesisers and drum machines is characteristic of the band's early sound.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became an instant hit. It peaked at number 11 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's first song to enter the Top 20 in their home country.
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Songwriters"New Life" was written by Vince Clarke, who was the band's original principal songwriter. Clarke left Depeche Mode at the end of 1981, shortly after the release of the band's debut album "Speak & Spell", which features "New Life".
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Music VideoThe music video for "New Life" was directed by Clive Richardson, who directed multiple early videos for Depeche Mode. The video is noted for its innovative use of a split-screen technique.
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Live PerformancesThe band stopped performing "New Life" live after their 1984-1985 "Some Great Reward Tour". The song, however, remained a fan favourite and was resurrected for the 1998 "Singles Tour".
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Critical Reception"New Life" is often cited by critics as one of the band's breakthrough songs and is considered pivotal in establishing Depeche Mode's signature sound.
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Song ContentThe lyrics of "New Life" narrate the feeling of a fresh start and a new beginning, which can be interpreted both at a personal and relational level.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Mute Records, a British independent record label that has a long-standing relationship with Depeche Mode. They have released all of their studio albums and singles.
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Essential Milestone"New Life" was essentially the single that helped Depeche Mode depart from being an underground cult band and began their journey to global stardom, giving the band their new life in music industry.
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