Love, In Itself
Depeche Mode
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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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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.
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Album AssociationThis song is part of Depeche Mode’s fifth studio album, "Construction Time Again," released in August 1983.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a success in the UK Singles Chart, where "Love, In Itself" reached number 21.
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Release InformationIt was released on 19th September 1983 as the album's third single.
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Song CompositionDepeche Mode member Martin Gore wrote "Love, in Itself." Gore has penned the majority of the band's songs.
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Distinct VersionsThere are four different versions of the song, labelled "Love, In Itself.1 to Love, In Itself.4."
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Video DirectorThe music video for "Love, In Itself" was directed by Clive Richardson, who also worked on other videos for Depeche Mode.
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Lyrics ContentThe 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.
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Usage of Unconventional InstrumentsThe 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.
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LegacyThe 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.
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Live PerformancesAlthough 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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