Personal Jesus
Depeche Mode · The Singles 86>98
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
Take second best
Put me to the test
Things on your chest
You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out, reach out
Reach out and touch faith
Personal Jesus
Released in 1988, "Personal Jesus" stands as a defining anthem of the synth-pop era, spearheading Depeche Mode's dramatic shift toward darker, more introspective themes. The track features a haunting melody and a powerful vocal performance by Vince Clarke, marking a pivotal moment in the band's evolution from new wave to gothic electronic rock. Its inclusion on "The Singles 86>98" highlights its enduring status as a staple of their discography. The song's lyrical focus on faith and personal crisis resonated globally, influencing countless artists across alternative and electronic genres. It remains a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its atmospheric production and the way it captured the spiritual anxiety of the late 1980s.