The Things You Said
Depeche Mode · Music For The Masses
About the things you said
I heard it from my friends
About the things you said
But they know me better than that
They know me better than that
They know my weaknessess
I never tried to hide them
They know my weaknessess
I never denied them
I heard it from my friends
About the things you said
I heard it from my friends
About the things you said
How can a view become so twisted
How can a view become so twisted
They know my weaknessess
I never tried to hide them
They know my weaknessess
You tried them
I get so carried away
You brought me down to earth
I thought we got something precious
Now I know what it´s worth
I heard it from my friends
About the things you said
I heard it from my friends
About the things you said
I´ve never felt so disappointed
Never felt so disappointed
They know my weaknessess
I never tried to hide them
They know my weaknessess
Thought that you liked them
They know me better than that
The Things You Said
Released on Depeche Mode's 1989 album Music For The Masses, 'The Things You Said' stands as a defining track of the synth-pop era. The song features the band's signature blend of atmospheric synthesizers and driving basslines, delivered through the distinctive vocal delivery of Dave Gahan. It explores themes of regret and the weight of past conversations, capturing the emotional vulnerability often present in the group's work during this period. As a staple of their discography, the recording has become an enduring anthem for fans, reflecting the band's ability to fuse electronic innovation with deeply personal lyrical content. Its inclusion on the album solidified its place in the canon of late-eighties pop music.