Addiction
"Addiction" was performed during the 1980 Tour, and only one decent audience recording of this song exists from 1980-11-14 Technical College, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, England, UK. This date may have been the song's only live performance. This song may have went on to become “Don’t Go” by Yazoo following Vince Clarke’s departure from Depeche Mode. The track is occasionally referred to by fans as 'Closer', 'Closer All The Time', or 'Ghost Of Modern Time'. The entire track, as well as lyrics transcribed to the best of our ability, are below.
There has been contention regarding the true name of this track. Bong Magazine Issue 24 clears this up; please see the scans below.
Bong Magazine Issue 24, Page 15
Bong Magazine Issue 24, Page 18
Daryl Bamonte recalls "Addiction" as being premiered at 1980-11-14 Technical College, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, England, UK:
And through faded memories, I seem to remember "Addiction" being showcased at Southend College 11/80 but I might be wrong."
Live performance
Only one live recording of Addiction is currently in circulation, and can be streamed below.
1980 Tour
Lyrics
Addiction
I can't help it, not sure what to do
Drugs seem crazy, not good for my health
I've seen the doctor, he's come to look at me
If you don't believe me, don't believe
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
But I'm saying that I need a pill
I need you like a drug to keep my feel
I can't handle everything I do
Now I'll prove I'm only good to you
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
You just have to look me in the eye
I kept running, I don't know why
It's an addiction, an image of love
Your heart pushing angel from above
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
Closer all the time
Close!
Songwriter: Vince Clarke (?)
Publishing Information: No publishing information available.
Live performances
- Main article: Available recordings of "Addiction"
- Main article: List of dates where "Addiction" was played
