Never Let Me Down Again
Depeche Mode · Music For The Masses
With my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
He knows where he's taking me
Taking me where I want to be
I'm taking a ride
With my best friend
We're flying high
We're watching the world pass us by
Never want to come down
Never want to put my feet back down
On the ground
I'm taking a ride
With my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
Promises me I'm as safe as houses
As long as I remember who's wearing the trousers
I hope he never lets me down again
We're flying high
We're watching the world pass us by
Never want to come down
Never want to put my feet back down
On the ground
Never let me down, never let me down
Never let me down, never let me down
See the stars they're shining bright
Everything's alright tonight
Never Let Me Down Again
Released in 1981, 'Never Let Me Down Again' stands as a defining track for Depeche Mode, blending new wave energy with a driving bassline that became a staple of their early sound. The song appears on the album 'Music For The Masses,' where it helped establish the band's reputation for combining electronic innovation with emotive songwriting. Its distinctive rhythm and memorable chorus made it a frequent radio staple throughout the 1980s, influencing countless peers in the synth-pop genre. The track remains a cornerstone of the group's discography, often reissued in various compilations and box sets to celebrate its enduring appeal and the band's evolution from their initial post-punk roots to their mature electronic identity.