Suffer Well

Depeche Mode

About Suffer Well

"Suffer Well" is a song recorded by English electronic music band Depeche Mode from their eleventh studio album, Playing the Angel (2005). It was released in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2006 as the album's third single, and their 43rd single overall. It is the first Depeche Mode single whose lyrics are written by lead singer Dave Gahan. It is also the first Depeche Mode single that's not written by Martin Gore since "Just Can't Get Enough" in 1981 which was written by Vince Clarke and the first Depeche Mode single ever to be co-written with non-Depeche Mode members (Andrew Phillpott and Christian Eigner wrote the music). The B-side for the single is "Better Days", a short song with an industrial-punk feel to it. The song "Suffer Well" was nominated in the category of "Best Dance Recording" at the 2007 Grammy Awards but lost to Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack". The single version of the song adds a drum track to the song, and is shorter. 


Year:
2006
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Where were you when I fell from grace
Frozen heart, an empty space
Something's changing, it's in your eyes
Please don't speak, you'll only lie
I found treasure not where I thought
Peace of mind can't be bought
Still I believe

I just hang on
Suffer well
Sometimes it's hard
It's hard to tell

An angel led me when I was blind
I said take me back, I've changed my mind
Now I believe
From the blackest room, I was torn
He called my name, a love was born
So I believe

I just hang on
Suffer well
Sometimes it's hard
It's hard to tell

I just hang on
Suffer well
Sometimes it's hard
So hard to tell

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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: Andrew Charles Phillpott, Christian Eigner, David Gahan

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Suffer Well" is part of the Depeche Mode studio album "Playing the Angel," released in 2005.
Songwriters
This song is notable as it is one of the few Depeche Mode songs written by Dave Gahan, the lead singer, along with Christian Eigner and Andrew Philpott. Typically, Martin Gore takes the role of principal songwriter.
First Single
"Suffer Well" was the third single to be released from the "Playing the Angel" album.
Nominations
The song was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 49th Grammy Awards in 2007. This marked the band's first Grammy nomination.
Music Video
The psychedelic-themed music video was directed by Anton Corbijn, a longtime collaborator with Depeche Mode.
Chart Success
The song reached Number 7 in the BPI charts in 2006 and reached Number 12 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Remixes
"Suffer Well" was remixed by various artists including Narcotic Thrust, Metope, and M83.
Vinyl Release
In addition to digital and CD releases, the single was also released on vinyl.
Live Performances
"Suffer Well" is one of the staple songs in Depeche Mode's live performances during the "Touring the Angel" concert tour.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by the soul singer Sam Brown, and her version appeared on her album "Of The Moment," released in 2007.

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