Love, In Itself

Depeche Mode

About Love, In Itself

"Love, in Itself" is Depeche Mode's ninth UK single (released on 19 September 1983), and the final single from the album Construction Time Again. The song peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart. The "Love, In Itself" single contains three mixes of the song. "Love, In Itself • 2" is the single edit of "Love, In Itself". "Love, In Itself • 3" is the extended 12-inch mix. "Love, In Itself • 4" is a Lounge-inspired version of the song that features piano prominently. The B-side is "Fools," and "Fools (Bigger)" is the extended mix. "Fools" was written by Alan Wilder. 


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1983
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All of these insurmountable tasks
That lay before me
All of the firsts and the definite lasts
That lay in store for me

There was a time
When all on my mind was love
Now I find that most of the time
Love's not enough in itself

Consequently, I've a tendency to be unhappy
You see the thoughts in my head
All the words that were said
All the blues and the reds get to me

There was a time
When all on my mind was love
Now I find that most of the time
Love's not enough in itself

All of these absurdities
That lay before us
All of the doubts and the certainties
That lay in store for us

There was a time
When all on my mind was love (love love love)
Now I find that most of the time
Love's not enough in itself

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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 Gore

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Love, In Itself" is classified as Synthpop and New Wave, reflecting Depeche Mode's distinct electronic and experimental sound.
Album Association
This song is part of Depeche Mode’s fifth studio album, "Construction Time Again," released in August 1983.
Chart Performance
It was a success in the UK Singles Chart, where "Love, In Itself" reached number 21.
Release Information
It was released on 19th September 1983 as the album's third single.
Song Composition
Depeche Mode member Martin Gore wrote "Love, in Itself." Gore has penned the majority of the band's songs.
Distinct Versions
There are four different versions of the song, labelled "Love, In Itself.1 to Love, In Itself.4."
Video Director
The music video for "Love, In Itself" was directed by Clive Richardson, who also worked on other videos for Depeche Mode.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics of "Love, In Itself" question the nature and concept of love, discussing how love in itself is not an ultimate goal or solution, contradicting common pop music themes.
Usage of Unconventional Instruments
The recording of this song, along with the whole "Construction Time Again" album, famously uses an Emulator sampler, enabling the band to incorporate samples from various sources, like pneumatic drills and other construction sounds.
Legacy
The song is an important part of Depeche Mode's discography, as it marks a transition towards a more politically and socially aware direction in their music.
Live Performances
Although not as frequently performed as other Depeche Mode hits, "Love, In Itself" has featured on the setlists of various tours, including the "Construction Time Again" tour.

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