People Are People
Depeche Mode · Some Great Reward
You and I should get along so awfully
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
So we're different colours, and we're different creeds
And different people have different needs
It's obvious you hate me, though I've done nothing wrong
I've never even met you, so what could I have done?
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
Now you're punching and you're kicking and you're shouting at me
I'm relying on your common decency
So far it hasn't surfaced, but I'm sure it exists
It just take a while to travel from your head to your fist
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
People Are People
Released in 1984 on the album Some Great Reward, People Are People stands as a defining track in Depeche Mode's evolution from synth-pop pioneers to darker, more introspective storytellers. The recording captures the band's signature blend of melancholic melodies and driving electronic rhythms, reflecting themes of human connection and alienation that permeate their broader discography. As a cornerstone of their mid-eighties output, the song showcases the group's ability to craft emotionally resonant pop anthems that balance personal vulnerability with universal appeal. Its enduring presence in their live sets and catalogues underscores its significance within the electronic music genre, marking a pivotal moment where the band solidified their status as influential architects of modern alternative sound.