Dream On
Depeche Mode · The Best Of Depeche Mode, Vol. 1 [2009]
As your bony fingers close around me
Long and spindly
Death becomes me
Heaven can you see what I see
Hey you pale and sickly child
You're death and living reconciled
Been walking home a crooked mile
Paying debt to karma
You party for a living
What you take won't kill you
But careful what you're giving
There's no time for hesitating
Pain is ready, pain is waiting
Primed to do it's educating
Unwanted, uninvited kin
It creeps beneath your crawling skin
It lives without it lives within you
Feel the fever coming
You're shaking and twitching
You can scratch all over
But that won't stop you itching
can you feel little love
dream on dream on
Blame it on your karmic curse
Oh shame upon the universe
It knows its lines
It's well rehearsed
It sucked you in, it dragged you down
To where there is no hallowed ground
Where holiness is never found
Paying debt to karma
You party for a living
What you take won't kill you
But careful what you're giving
can you feel a little love
dream on dream on
Dream On - Depeche Mode
Released as a single from Depeche Mode's 2009 greatest hits compilation, "Dream On" serves as a poignant reflection on the band's enduring exploration of faith, doubt, and human connection. The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of electronic instrumentation and emotive vocals, characteristic of their synth-pop and new wave influences spanning decades. While often associated with their earlier work, its inclusion in a retrospective collection highlights its lasting resonance within the band's catalogue. The song's lyrical themes of spiritual yearning and personal struggle remain central to Depeche Mode's narrative, offering a timeless appeal that bridges their early synth-driven sound with their mature, atmospheric productions. It stands as a testament to the artist's ability to craft music that resonates deeply with listeners across generations.