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Artist: Depeche Mode
Track: Martyr

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I've been a martyr for love
And I will die in the flames
As I draw my last breath
As I'm closing on death
I will call out your name

I've been a martyr for love
Nailed up on the cross
While you're having your fun
As the damage is done
I'm assessing the cost

I knew what I was letting myself in for
I knew that I could never even the score

I've been a martyr for love
I need to be by your side
I have knelt at your feet
I have felt your deceit
Couldn't leave if I tried

I've been a martyr for love
Tortured every hour
From the day I was born
I've been moved like a pawn
By the greatest of powers

I knew that I would have to suffer in vain
Aware that I would never outgrow the pain

I've been a martyr for love
I've been a martyr for love
I've been a martyr for love
I've been a martyr for love
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Depeche Mode – Martyr
[Verse 1] / I've been a martyr for love / And I will die in the flames / As I draw my last breath, as I'm closing on death / I will call out your name / [Verse 2] / I've been a
Depeche Mode – Martyr [Instrumental]
[Instrumental]
Depeche Mode – Martyr (Paul van Dyk Dub)
[Refrain] / I've been a martyr for love / [Interlude] / [Refrain] / I've been a martyr for love / [Interlude] / [Refrain] / I've been a martyr for love / [Interlude] / [Refrain
Depeche Mode – Martyr (Paul van Dyk Radio Mix)
[Verse 1: Dave Gahan] / I've been a martyr for love (I've been a martyr for love) / And I will die in the flames (I will die in the flames) / As I draw my last breath, as I'm
Depeche Mode – Martyr (Vonyc Lounge Mix)
[Verse 1: Dave Gahan] / I've been a martyr for love (I've been a martyr for love) / And I will die in the flames (And I will die in the flames) / As I draw my last breath, as I'm
Depeche Mode – Martyr (Booka Shade dub mix)
I've been a martyr for love / And I will die in the flames / As I draw my last breath / As I close in on death / I will call out your name / I've been a martyr for love / Nailed up
Depeche Mode – Martyr (Paul van Dyk Remix)
[Verse 1: Dave Gahan] / I've been a martyr for love (I've been a martyr for love) / And I will die in the flames (And I will die in the flames) / As I draw my last breath, as I'm
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Martyr” by Depeche Mode?
“Martyr” by Depeche Mode was written by Martin L. Gore.
Q:When did Depeche Mode release “Martyr”?
Depeche Mode released “Martyr” on October 30, 2006.
Q:When did Depeche Mode release “Martyr (Vonyc Lounge Mix)”?
Depeche Mode released “Martyr (Vonyc Lounge Mix)” on November 7, 2006.
Q:When did Depeche Mode release “Martyr (Paul van Dyk Dub)”?
Depeche Mode released “Martyr (Paul van Dyk Dub)” on November 7, 2006.
Q:Who wrote “Martyr (Paul van Dyk Remix)” by Depeche Mode?
“Martyr (Paul van Dyk Remix)” by Depeche Mode was written by Martin L. Gore.
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Depeche Mode - Martyr - Single Version translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for Martyr - Single Version by Depeche Mode. I′ve been a martyr for love And I will die in the flames As I draw my last breath As I clo...