Album: A Broken Frame

Song writer(s): Martin Lee Gore, also sung by him initially. Dave Gahan and Gore later alternated turns singing after the single was released.

Interesting notes: This song was the first Depeche Mode single to have more than one remix. There is the single, the "Longer" mix and the "Quieter" mix, all released on the "Leave in Silence" single in 1982 on the Mute record label.

Lyrics:
I've told myself so many times before
But this time I think I mean it for sure
We have reached a full stop
Nothings gonna save us from the big drop

Reached our natural conclusion
Outlived the illusion
I hate being in these situations
That call for diplomatic relations

If I only knew the answer
Or I thought we had a chance
Or I could stop this
I would stop this thing from spreading like a cancer

What can I say? (I dont wan't to play) anymore
What can I say? Im heading for the door
I can't stand this emotional violence
Leave in silence

Weve been running around in circles all year
Doing this and that and getting nowhere
This'll be the last time
(I think I said that last time)

If I only had a potion,
Some magical lotion
That could stop this, I would stop this
I would set the wheels in motion