Walking In My Shoes

Depeche Mode · Sounds Of The Universe Deluxe Box Set Edition [2009]

I would tell you about the things they put me through

The pain I've been subjected to

But the Lord himself would blush

The countless feasts laid at my feet

Forbidden fruits for me to eat

But I think your pulse would start to rush



Now I'm not looking for absolution

Forgiveness for the things I do

But before you come to any conclusions

Try walking in my shoes

Try walking in my shoes



You'll stumble in my footsteps

Keep the same appointments I kept

If you try walking in my shoes

If you try walking in my shoes



Morality would frown upon

Decency look down upon

The scapegoat fate's made of me

But I promise now, my judge and jurors

My intentions couldn't have been purer

My case is easy to see



I'm not looking for a clearer conscience

Peace of mind after what I've been through

And before we talk of any repentance

Try walking in my shoes

Try walking in my shoes



You'll stumble in my footsteps

Keep the same appointments I kept

If you try walking in my shoes

If you try walking in my shoes

Try walking in my shoes



Now I'm not looking for absolution

Forgiveness for the things I do

But before you come to any conclusions

Try walking in my shoes

Try walking in my shoes



You'll stumble in my footsteps

Keep the same appointments I kept

If you try walking in my shoes

You'll stumble in my footsteps

Keep the same appointments I kept

If you try walking in my shoes

Try walking in my shoes

If you try walking in my shoes

Try walking in my shoes

Walking In My Shoes

Depeche Mode's "Walking In My Shoes" stands as a poignant reflection on the burdens of responsibility and the weight of leadership within the band's evolving sound. Released on the "Sounds Of The Universe Deluxe Box Set Edition," the track exemplifies the group's signature blend of electronic textures and introspective lyricism that defined their late-career output. The song captures the tension between personal freedom and the demands of public expectation, a theme that resonates deeply with fans who have followed the band through decades of musical transformation. Its inclusion in this comprehensive collection highlights its status as a significant work in the group's discography, offering a mature exploration of identity and duty characteristic of Martin Gore's songwriting during this period.