Policy Of Truth
Depeche Mode · Singles 81-98 [2003]
Should have hidden it, shouldn't you
Now you're not satisfied
With what you're being put through
It's just time to pay the price
For not listening to advice
And deciding in your youth
On the policy of truth
Things could be so different now
It used to be so civilized
You will always wonder how
It could have been if you'd only lied
It's too late to change events
It's time to face the consequence
For delivering the proof
In the policy of truth
Never again is what you swore, the time before
Never again is what you swore, the time before
Now you're standing there tongue tied
You'd better learn your lesson well
Hide what you have to hide
And tell what you have to tell
You'll see your problems multiplied
If you continually decide
To faithfully pursue
The policy of truth
Never again is what you swore, the time before
About Policy Of Truth
Depeche Mode's "Policy Of Truth" stands as a defining track from their 1998 compilation *Singles 81-98*, encapsulating the band's signature blend of electronic precision and emotive lyricism. Released during a period where the group refined their synth-pop sound while exploring deeper spiritual and philosophical themes, the song features the distinctive vocal delivery of Vince Clarke and the atmospheric production characteristic of their late-era work. The recording exemplifies the genre's evolution in the late 1990s, balancing danceable rhythms with introspective content that resonated with fans globally. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a testament to the band's ability to craft memorable anthems that address universal truths through modern electronic instrumentation.