Lilian
Depeche Mode · Playing The Angel [2005]
Look what you've done
You've stripped my heart
Ripped it apart
In the name of fun
Oh Lilian
I'm a poor man's son
And precious jewels
Weren't found in schools
Where I came from
Pain and misery
Always hit the spot
Knowing you can't lose
What you haven't got
Oh Lilian
I should have run
I should have known
Each dress you own
Is a loaded gun
Oh Lilian
Oh Lilian
I need protection
I hear your voice
And any choice
I had is gone
Oh Lilian
Once I'd begun
I couldn't stop
Till every drop
Of blood was sung
Pain and misery
Always hit the spot
Knowing you can't lose
What you haven't got
Oh Lilian
Look what you've done
You've stripped my heart
Ripped it apart
In the name of fun
Oh Lilian...
Lilian - Depeche Mode
Released on the 2005 compilation album Playing The Angel, Lilian is a track by Depeche Mode that exemplifies the band's enduring ability to blend electronic textures with emotive vocal delivery. The song features a distinctive synth-driven arrangement characteristic of the group's later era, maintaining their signature atmospheric depth while exploring themes of personal connection and vulnerability. As part of the band's extensive discography, Lilian showcases the collaborative spirit of the group's songwriting, contributing to a body of work that has influenced countless artists in the alternative and electronic genres. The recording stands as a testament to the band's commitment to evolving their sound without sacrificing the emotional core that defined their career.