World in My Eyes

Depeche Mode

About World in My Eyes

"World in My Eyes" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released on 2 September 1990 as the fourth and final single from their seventh studio album, Violator (1990). It peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100.


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1990
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Let me take you on a trip
Around the world and back
And you won't have to move
You just sit still
Now let your mind do the walking
And let my body do the talking
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I'll take you to the highest mountain
To the depths of the deepest sea
We won't need a map, believe me
Now let my body do the moving
And let my hands do the soothing
Let me show you the world in my eyes
That's all there is
Nothing more than you can feel now
That's all there is
Let me put you on a ship
On a long, long trip
Your lips close to my lips
All the islands in the ocean
All the heaven's in the motion
Let me show you the world in my eyes
That's all there is
Nothing more than you can touch now
That's all there is
Let me show you the world in my eyes

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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 Lee Gore

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"World in My Eyes" is a song by the British electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released on 2 September 1990 as the fourth and final single from their seventh studio album, 'Violator' (1990).
Musical Style
The song exemplifies Depeche Mode's shift towards a more dark, gritty, and electronic sound, which contrasted with the more upbeat pop tunes which dominated their earlier albums.
Chart Performance
"World in My Eyes” reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart and number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also peaked at number 2 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Song Meanings
The song's lyrics are about seeing the world from a more sensual perspective rather than through the mundane everyday reality.
Notable Lineup
Depeche Mode's lineup at the time of the song's release included Martin Gore, Dave Gahan, Andrew Fletcher and Alan Wilder.
Music Video
The band released a music video for "World in My Eyes," directed by Anton Corbijn, a photographer who has been closely associated with the band.
Remixed Versions
The single release included two exclusive remixes of "World in My Eyes" that have not been released on any other format: the "Oil Tank Mix" and the "Mode to Joy mix”.
Album Success
The parent album 'Violator' is widely regarded as Depeche Mode's peak, and 'World in My Eyes' is one of several hit singles from the record.
Famous Cover
Bands like Sonata Arctica and The Cure have covered "World in My Eyes," showing the wide appeal and timeless quality of the song.
Live Performances
Despite being a single, "World in My Eyes” didn’t appear in a tour setlist until the 1993 Devotional Tour; it was not performed during the World Violation Tour.

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