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Depeche Mode — In Sympathy
Album: Sounds Of The Universe
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Released: 2009
Length: 4:52
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They're almost falling over you
Why don't they call a truce
Whatever they are trying to do
It's of little use

They're drowning you in compliments
Trying to furnish proof
And though they speak with eloquence
There is little truth

You're bright, you're strong
You know your right from wrong
At least to some degree
You're wise, you're tough
You've heard their lies enough
You smile in sympathy

I'm watching your serenity
The way your soul transcends
Their tedious obscenities
Your patience never ends

And as the night begins to fade
You're heading for the door
Followed by a sad parade
You're on your own once more

You're bright, you're strong
You know your right from wrong
At least to some degree
You're wise, you're tough
You've heard their lies enough
You smile in sympathy

You're bright, you're strong
You know your right from wrong
At least to some degree
You're wise, you're tough
You've heard their lies enough
You smile in sympathy
Comments (73)add comment
 Proclivities wrote:
"Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid"?
 
News to me!  I always heard what's listed on wikipedia:  During KMFDM's first US tour (1989), band members started using the phrase "Kill Motherfucking Depeche Mode" for the acronym to tease journalists who did not understand German (translation "no pity for the majority").
Posted 12 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Major DM fan here but I would much rather see this song dropped and something better added like Fragile Tension (new lp) or something more obscure like Little 15.
Posted 12 years ago by Jodo901    [ Reply ]
Dr. Girlfriend: Sweetie, isn't that the guy from Depeche Mode?
The Monarch: Oh, no way! Where? Holy crap, he's with a girl?
Dr. Girlfriend: Oh yeah, that guy is totally straight. I saw a whole thing about him on the VH-1.
The Monarch: But he's the guy from Depeche Mode! It's impossible.
Dr. Girlfriend: Straight.
The Monarch: Come on! He's in Depeche Mode!
Posted 12 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
I never would have thought these guys would last this long .... and sound so good after 30 years!   
Posted 12 years ago by dingusbother    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
I'm loving everything I've heard from the new album. This in particular is an instant 8, possible 9.
 
I agree I love this album!
Posted 12 years ago by robvc1975    [ Reply ]
 rickhoran wrote:


KMFDM
 

"Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid"?
Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 alisavox wrote:
Pretty pointless
And your point is ?? 


Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 eroz wrote:

Hey man...don't fix what ain't broke!{#Wink}

  Agreed.


Posted 13 years ago by rpfan101    [ Reply ]
 whtahtefcuk wrote:
Its the cool "Space Invaders" song... Does anyone else hear it?
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opru6qPsPa4

Posted 13 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 spigolli wrote:

There's something in the vocal style that makes me want to gag.

 

I agree and it takes a lot for me to gag. They were cool back when I was in high school a million years ago.
Posted 13 years ago by gabrielle7nt    [ Reply ]
Its the cool "Space Invaders" song... Does anyone else hear it?
Posted 13 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 anoake wrote:
From their early days of synth to the present day they have been consistently inventive - a legacy of wonderful songs over the years!
 
Agreed!!

Posted 13 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
From their early days of synth to the present day they have been consistently inventive - a legacy of wonderful songs over the years!
Posted 13 years ago by anoake    [ Reply ]
Pretty pointless
Posted 13 years ago by alisavox    [ Reply ]
 bkrontz wrote:

Are these guys ever going to change their formula?


 

Yeah, and when are those ZZ Top boys gonna' stop playing Texas Blues and jump on the hip hop bandwagon? {#Headache}
Posted 13 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
 bkrontz wrote:

Wow... 2009, eh? I don't know why that is surprising... any DM tune could easily have been released in the 80's. Are these guys ever going to change their formula?


 
Hey man...don't fix what ain't broke!{#Wink}

Posted 13 years ago by eroz    [ Reply ]
I wish more bands would revisit their roots and play from their hearts they way that we first knew them.
Posted 13 years ago by camatcba    [ Reply ]
Send them back to the 80's
Posted 13 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
 bkrontz wrote:

Wow... 2009, eh? I don't know why that is surprising... any DM tune could easily have been released in the 80's. Are these guys ever going to change their formula?


 
{#Lol} I was just about to comment that lately, to me, all their songs sound alike. I remember hearing "It's No Good" blasted out over a sound system at a La Femme Nikita convention in Toronto, and I'd never heard the song before.  The sheer power of the song knocked me out (metaphorically) and I bought the CD.  I still have good memories of that, but I don't know if I'd buy anything else of theirs, when I have two CDs that seem to sum up their sound for me.

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]

Wow... 2009, eh? I don't know why that is surprising... any DM tune could easily have been released in the 80's. Are these guys ever going to change their formula?


Posted 14 years ago by bkrontz    [ Reply ]
 chilibob wrote:
I have always liked DM.  Nice!  {#Music}
 

KMFDM
Posted 14 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
I have always liked DM.  Nice!  {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by chilibob    [ Reply ]
I first saw DM in concert back in 1986 and was fortunate to catch them for the 7th time last summer at the Hollywood Bowl.  They sounded better than ever — their live show really took on new life (no pun intended) with the addition of a live drummer, backup singers and a second keyboardist to allow Martin to focus on guitar.  I've been a big DM fan from the first time them back in the early '80s but I never thought they'd last this long and develop such a rock-oriented live show.  You have to admire them for staying relevant and energetic this long.
Posted 14 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
I normally like DM—sometimes a lot—but the way Gahan sings this song is seriously annoying. 
Posted 14 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Thistle wrote:
Saw DM this summer. They were amazing. World Class act.
 
We had them in fall and I have to say, that they haven't lost anything of the magic they had 21 years ago, when I saw them the first time.

Posted 14 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
 RedGuitar wrote:
Can someone tell me why I have such an aversion to the music of these guys?
I'm open to just about anything, but just don't care for DM.

 
There's something in the vocal style that makes me want to gag.

Posted 14 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
OK, I hear the influence on Muse that everyone's been mentioning on the Muse boards. {#Eh}
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Love it. Good to hear DM still on form.
Posted 14 years ago by Dillinquent    [ Reply ]
Verrry good
Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
I like this .. a 7 :)
Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
DM done gone disco - like totally.
Posted 14 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Can someone tell me why I have such an aversion to the music of these guys?
I'm open to just about anything, but just don't care for DM.

Posted 15 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
Saw DM this summer. They were amazing. World Class act.
Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
YEEHAW! It's Depeche Mode!!! {#Good-vibes}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Depressed Commode, How annoying....
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]

9 {#Arrow} 10

You're bright, you're strong
You know your right from wrong
At least to some degree

You're wise, you're tough
You've heard their lies enough
You smile in sympathy

{#Meditate}

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
So what's the vote on the album as a whole? I love this song, hate "Little Soul" from this album. That's all I've heard. Has anybody heard the whole thing?
Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
I like the cool space innovator noise.
Posted 15 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]

First tune from the new DM album that I've liked.


Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 Tizmself wrote:
Hmmm. These guys are done. Time to play Disneyland or an Indian casino.
 
Although this song isn't representative of their body of work, you should have seen them last week at Red Rocks in Denver.  So much energy and seeming joy at playing another tour.  The place was rockin'!   They are so NOT done!

Posted 15 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
Unless you are implying they are being cooked, I believe what you mean is they are finished. Either way, I disagree.  
 
   
 Tizmself wrote:
Hmmm. These guys are done. Time to play Disneyland or an Indian casino.
 


Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:
Finally got some decent speakers to go with the notebook 'puter while on the road.  This sounds soooo goot.  {#Whipit}
 
"Quite exciting, this computer magic!" ~Viv savage (from Spinal Tap)

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
The tune in the verses sounds just like "With or Without You", by U2. Anyone else hear that?
Posted 15 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
 Tizmself wrote:
Hmmm. These guys are done. Time to play Disneyland or an Indian casino.
 

You obviously missed their set at Lollapalooza this year; stunning.  They are a long, long way from done.
Posted 15 years ago by kalkin84    [ Reply ]
 Tizmself wrote:
Hmmm. These guys are done. Time to play Disneyland or an Indian casino.
 
seconded. I see that you're as grumpy today as I am most of the time regarding the same genre.

Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Hmmm. These guys are done. Time to play Disneyland or an Indian casino.
Posted 15 years ago by Tizmself    [ Reply ]
 snowcat wrote:
Great album.  Even better than Playing The Angel.  These guys have not lost it one bit after 28 years.
 
Confirmation; here's a concert review from Montreal:

https://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/Legendary+Depeche+Mode+hasn+lost+groove/1829821/story.html

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
like beetlebum by blur
Posted 15 years ago by Shuji    [ Reply ]
I'm loving everything I've heard from the new album. This in particular is an instant 8, possible 9.
Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
 tompoll wrote:
Big fan of their old stuff, but with this one I can't get past the growl at the front of EVERY SINGLE PHRASE in the whole song!!!
 
Hadn't noticed that until you mentioned it - quite annoying now that I'm aware of it!

Posted 15 years ago by leaf    [ Reply ]
 rcwsound wrote:
Nice.. The Mode is Back...
 

Yeah, its their best in a while, IMHO.
Posted 15 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Oh nice steal from "Lucky Star" in the beginning there. Blegh.
Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
mmm.. fat bass.
Posted 15 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]

9

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Finally got some decent speakers to go with the notebook 'puter while on the road.  This sounds soooo goot.  {#Whipit}
Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
really like this!
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 PeorgieTirebiter wrote:
Oh dear. The phrase "at least to some degree" should never appear in song lyrics. Weak.
 
Oh dear. Let's see your lyrical samples! {#Think}
Posted 15 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
Nice.. The Mode is Back...
Posted 15 years ago by rcwsound    [ Reply ]
 PeorgieTirebiter wrote:
Oh dear. The phrase "at least to some degree" should never appear in song lyrics. Weak.
 

That's a rather odd criticism. . . 


Posted 15 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Oh dear. The phrase "at least to some degree" should never appear in song lyrics. Weak.
Posted 15 years ago by PeorgieTirebiter    [ Reply ]
Solid entry into a monster library.
Posted 15 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Kinda sounded like The Killers at first there.  Really threw me.
Posted 15 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Big fan of their old stuff, but with this one I can't get past the growl at the front of EVERY SINGLE PHRASE in the whole song!!!
Posted 15 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
 ptooey wrote:
Picked this album up as a $3 download from Amazon.com.  It's pretty good!
 
Me too. If only my tickets to go see them later this year were to be had at that price.
Posted 15 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
This is one of the better tracks from a good album - it takes some time to warm to. 
"Wrong" (track 3) is excellent.

Posted 15 years ago by markoirl    [ Reply ]
Woo, was wondering when RP was going to pick up the latest Depeche! {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 15 years ago by Radio_Dweeb    [ Reply ]
 teliko wrote:
I really really don't like this band.
 

I agree, but what i have heard from the new disk has been tolerable.
Posted 15 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
I really really don't like this band.
Posted 15 years ago by teliko    [ Reply ]
Whoa, new DM album!  Sounds good so far...

I was a bit disenchanted with Playing The Angel... how does it compare?
Posted 15 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
 snowcat wrote:
Great album.  Even better than Playing The Angel.  These guys have not lost it one bit after 28 years.
 
Good to know...because I was wondering. {#Smile}
Posted 15 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Great album.  Even better than Playing The Angel.  These guys have not lost it one bit after 28 years.
Posted 15 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
For a long time fan of Depeche Mode this isn't half bad. In fact it's pretty good—a 7-8 or so..{#Whipit}
Posted 15 years ago by Kimberly8    [ Reply ]
Picked this album up as a $3 download from Amazon.com.  It's pretty good!
Posted 15 years ago by ptooey    [ Reply ]