World In My Eyes
Depeche Mode · Singles 81-98 [2003]
Around the world and back
And you won't have to move
You just sit still
Now let your mind do the walking
Let my body do the talking
Let me show you the world in my eyes
I'll take you to the highest mountain
To the depths of the deepest sea
And we won't need a map, believe me
Now let my body do the moving
And let my hands do the soothing
Let me show you the world in my eyes
That's all there is
Nothing more than you can feel now
That's all there is
Let me put you on a ship
On a long, long trip
Your lips close to my lips
All the islands in the ocean
All the heavens in the motion
Let me show you the world in my eyes
That's all there is
Nothing more than you can touch now
That's all there is
Let me show you the world in my eyes
(repeat 6x)
World In My Eyes
World In My Eyes stands as a defining track from Depeche Mode's mid-1990s era, appearing on the Violator album. The song captures the band's signature blend of atmospheric synth-pop and melancholic electronic textures. Marking a shift toward a more introspective and emotionally resonant sound, the recording features the group's characteristic interplay between Martin Gore's songwriting and Dave Gahan's distinctive vocal delivery. Released as a single, it achieved significant commercial success, reinforcing the band's status as pioneers of electronic music. The track remains a staple of their live performances, celebrated for its haunting melody and the way it encapsulates the emotional depth found throughout their extensive discography during this period.