The release of “Blasphemous Rumors” as a single caused a serious stir among religious communities, and the band tacked on “Somebody” as a double A-side in an attempt to appease the god-fearing masses. This all after she finds renewed strength in God. The tale of a 16-year-old girl whose suicide attempt fails, she is still cut down in her prime two years later in a fatal car wreck. It’s really hard to narrow its career into 20 songs, but herein, I have done my best.Īs the world of contemporary music finds itself embroiled in the tough but important discussion of suicide prevention and mental health awareness, this Depeche Mode song from 1984’s Some Great Reward takes a twisted approach. They’ve had one of the most secure and glorious careers of any rock or electronica band to exist, and it’s all based on a well-rounded catalog of exciting, experimental pop music. The band has released a staggering 14 albums, and each one is a step forward. The song "Somebody" was recorded by Martin Gore in the nude (Some Great Reward liner notes by Daniel Miller and confirmed by Alan Wilder in the documentary).Flying Lotus Will Soundtrack a New 'Blade Runner' Animated Shortĭepeche Mode translates from French to mean “fast fashion,” but disposable is the last word to describe its sound. 151), "everyone went right ahead thanking God for carrying out His will. Invariably, the person named at the top of the list would die, "but still," Gore is quoted as saying in Some Great Reward (p. In different interviews, both David Gahan and Martin Gore mentioned that the church services they attended as children always included the reading of a prayer list for seriously ill members of the congregation. The rumour circulated at the time that "Blasphemous Rumours" was originally released was that Gore wrote the song about a close relative of his own who committed suicide, but this rumour is untrue. 151), but also opining that he just couldn't accept all of organised Christianity's teachings as true because of all the misery in the world. Lead singer David Gahan is quoted in Dave Johnson's 1993 DM biography Some Great Reward as insisting the song was not anti-religion, calling it "a statement of how everybody must feel at one time or another" (p. In the UK, although the song was not banned by the BBC (and the band even performed it on Top of the Pops in December 1984), it also aroused a firestorm of controversy, leading even the Church itself to speak out against the song. The song "Blasphemous Rumours" was considered offensive and was banned on some American radio stations. In a case like this, I'll get away with it". The evidence is suggested in the last two lines: "Things like this make me sick. There is also some speculation that the song "Somebody" was written and sung tongue-in-cheek by Gore, as a wry look at saccharine love songs. Gore himself, is a softer, more gentle love song in which Gore sings of his desire to find someone to be his lover and his confidant and who respects his opinions about "the world we live in and life in general," though she may not necessarily agree with them. The conclusion: "I don't want to start any blasphemous rumours but I think that God's got a sick sense of humour, and when I die, I expect to find Him laughing."īy contrast, "Somebody," which was sung by Martin L. She renews her faith in God only to be struck by a car, end up on life support, and die shortly afterwards. This story is continued when the girl is 18.
The song, sung by Dave Gahan, tells the story of a 16-year-old girl's failed attempt to kill herself by slitting her wrists. The incident mentioned in the lyrics to "Blasphemous Rumours" is reportedly based on a true story. The music videos for both songs were directed by Clive Richardson. "Somebody" is the first single with Martin Gore as lead vocals, one of only three. Both A-side songs are from the album Some Great Reward. "Blasphemous Rumours"/"Somebody" is Depeche Mode's twelfth UK single and first double A-side single, released on October 29, 1984.
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