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Artist: Depeche Mode
Track: Precious

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Precious and fragile things
Need special handling
My God, what have we done to you?

We always try to share
The tenderest of care
Now look what we have put you through

Things get damaged
Things get broken
I thought we'd manage
But words left unspoken
Left us so brittle
There was so little left to give

Angels with silver wings
Shouldn't know suffering
I wish I could take the pain for you

If God has a master plan
That only He understands
I hope it's your eyes He's seeing through

Things get damaged
Things get broken
I thought we'd manage
But words left unspoken
Left us so brittle
There was so little left to give

I pray you learn to trust
Have faith in both of us
And keep room in your hearts for two

Things get damaged
Things get broken
I thought we'd manage
But words left unspoken
Left us so brittle
There was so little left to give
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Depeche Mode - Precious Lyrics
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Depeche Mode - But Not Tonight Lyrics
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The lyrics cannot reach Depeche Mode-quality (like In Your Room, Judas, Precious,...). Gahan should quit writing...But the mood is great, reminds me of Joy ...
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Taken in by the delicate noise. Knocked to the ground by the subtle thunder. Shackled and bound by the sound of your voice
Depeche Mode - Barrel Of A Gun Lyrics
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(Jezebel) they call you Jezebel whenever we walk in (Jezebel) you're going straight to hell. For wanton acts of sin, they say. And that I'll have to pay
Depeche Mode - Lilian Lyrics
Oh, Lilian 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
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Put on your blindfold. And a dress that's tight. And come with me. On a mystery night. Open your eyes. Follow our stars under a painted sky
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Depeche Mode - Breathe Lyrics
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Depeche Mode - And Then... Lyrics
Let's take a map of the world. Tear it into pieces. All of the boys and the girls. Will see how easy it is. To pull it all down and start again
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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
Depeche Mode - Surrender Lyrics
Laying on your holy bed by the hallowed door. Feeling like an infidel. Not worthy of your call. Tempted by your innocence. Beckoned to my fate
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Depeche Mode - Alone Lyrics
I'm surprised no one has thought about this song yet. He speaks of not being able to save her soul. That is intense and terrifying to someone who probably ...
Depeche Mode - Soothe My Soul Lyrics
I saw the "Precious" tour and I miss DM. There's only one way to soothe Dave's soul and that is "spirit, heaven, angel." As long as its not smack, good on ya, ...
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Depeche Mode - Going Backwards Lyrics
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Depeche Mode - The Sun and the Rainfall Lyrics
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Depeche Mode - Freestate Lyrics
I can hear your soul crying. Listen to your spirit sighing. I can feel your desperation. Emotional deprivation. Let yourself go. Let yourself go
Depeche Mode - I Am You Lyrics
You have bound my heart with subtle chains. So much pleasure that it feels like pain. So entwined, now that we can't shake free. I am you and you are me
Depeche Mode - In Your Memory Lyrics
Put up the barriers, shut down your senses. Cover up with all of your pretenses. See no evil, your eyes are blunted. We are the hunters, we are the hunted
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I would tell you about the things they put me through. The pain I've been subjected to. But the Lord himself would blush. The countless feasts laid at my ...
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The things you do, aren't good for my health. The moves you make, you make for yourself. The means you use, aren't meant to confuse
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Precious by Depeche Mode - Songfacts
Precious by Depeche Mode song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position
Genius Meanings
Depeche Mode – Precious
The first single released from Playing the Angel, and the band’s 41st single. Martin Gore has said that the song was inspired in part by his divorce with his then-wife Suzanne
Depeche Mode – Precious (Sasha's Spooky mix)
Precious and fragile things need special handling / My God, what have we done to you? / We always try to share the tenderest of care / Now look what we have put you through
SongTell Meaning
Meaning of "Precious (6 AM Dub)" by Depeche Mode
The song "Precious (6 AM Dub)" by Depeche Mode is a minimalistic track with repeating lyrics and a haunting atmosphere. While the lyrics themselves are sim...
Meaning of "Precious" by Depeche Mode
"Precious" by Depeche Mode is an emotional song about a relationship that has become strained and damaged due to words left unspoken. The lyrics speak to t...
Meaning of "Precious (Damaged Club Mix)" by Depeche Mode
The song "Precious" by Depeche Mode, specifically the Damaged Club Mix version, explores the theme of fragility and the consequences of neglect and unspoke...
Genius Albums
Playing the Angel by Depeche Mode
The eleventh studio record by Depeche Mode, released in October of 2005, sees them continuing down the path of heavy electro-pop mixed with sky-high choruses and infectious