Významná anglická synthy-popová skupina, zpočátku částečně ovlivněna punkem, později Kraftwerkem a na počátku 80. let často řazena i ke stylu new romance. Vzniká v r. 1976 v Basildonu. Clarke začínal jako kytarista ve sk. Romance In China....

Píseň: In Sympathy

Interpret:
Depeche Mode
Album:
Sounds Of The Universe
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 so 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