Get The Balance Right
Depeche Mode · The Singles 81=>85
Joyrides
The little house in the countryside
Understand
Learn to demand
Compromise
And sometimes lie
Get the balance right
Get the balance right
Be responsible
Respectable
Stable but gullible
Concerned and caring
Help the helpless
But always remain
Ultimately selfish
Get the balance right
Get the balance right
When you think you've got a hold of it all
You haven't got a hold at all
When you reach the top
Get ready to drop
Prepare yourself for the fall
You're gonna fall
It's almost predictable
Almost
Don't turn this way
Don't turn that way
Straight down the middle until next Thursday
First to the left
Then back to the right
Twist and turn 'til you've got it right
Get the balance right
Get the balance right
Get the balance right
Get the balance right
Get the balance right
Get the balance right
Get The Balance Right
Depeche Mode's "Get The Balance Right" stands as a defining track from their 1980s era, capturing the band's signature blend of electronic innovation and emotive vocal delivery. Released on the compilation "The Singles 81=>85," the song exemplifies the synth-pop sound that propelled the group to global prominence during the early eighties. Featuring Martin Gore's intricate guitar work alongside Dave Gahan's distinctive baritone, the recording showcases the band's ability to merge atmospheric textures with driving rhythms. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a testament to their influence on the genre, offering a polished production that balanced commercial appeal with artistic ambition. It serves as a quintessential example of the era's electronic music landscape, where Depeche Mode helped redefine the boundaries of popular sound.