Two Minute Warning
Depeche Mode · Construction Time Again [1983]
Two million miles across the land
Scattered to the highest high
Expect they'll either laugh or cry
No sex, no consequence, no sympathy
You're good enough to heat
Two minute warning
Two minutes later
When time has come
My days are numbered
Two minute warning
Two minutes later
When time has come
My days are numbered
The dawning of another year
Marks time for those who understand
One in four still here
While you and I go hand in hand
No radio, no sound, no sin, no sanctuary
So welcome to your last
Two minute warning
Two minutes later
When time has come
My days are numbered
Two minute warning
The sun, the solitude, the cemetary
So welcome to your last
Two minute warning
Two minutes later
When time has come
My days are numbered
Two minute warning
Two minutes later
When time has come
My days are numbered
Two minute warning
Two minutes later
When time has come
My days are numbered
Two Minute Warning
Two Minute Warning stands as a defining track from Depeche Mode's 1983 album Construction Time Again, marking a pivotal shift in the band's sonic identity. Moving away from the pure synth-pop of their earlier work, the song embraces industrial textures and rhythmic experimentation that would come to characterize their mid-eighties output. The recording captures the group's growing confidence in blending electronic precision with darker, more mechanical arrangements. As part of an era where the band began incorporating unconventional samples and found sounds, the track reflects their willingness to challenge conventional pop structures. This period established a foundation for their subsequent commercial success, showcasing a maturity in composition that resonated with fans and critics alike. The song remains a testament to the band's ability to evolve while maintaining their distinct electronic signature.