In Sympathy

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In Sympathy
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Song In Sympathy
By Depeche Mode
Songwriter Martin L. Gore
Produced by Ben Hillier
Recorded at Sound Design (Santa Barbara)
Chung King (New York)
Length (mm:ss) 4:54
Tempo 124 BPM
Time signature 4
4
Key F Minor
Programmed by Luke Smith
Engineered by Ferg Peterkin
Engineering assistance Josh Garcia
Jesse Gladstone
Anthony Palazzole
Pre-production assistance Sie Medway-Smith
Mastered by Stephen Marcussen
Art direction Anton Corbijn
Design ShaughnessyWorks
Tea Design
Recorded May - December, 2008
Originally released 17 April 2009
Live performances as Depeche Mode 2 times *
Total live performances 2 times *

"In Sympathy" is a song from the 2009 album Sounds Of The Universe by Depeche Mode.

Lyrics


In Sympathy

They're almost falling over you

Why don't they call a truce

Whatever they are trying to do

It's of little use


They're drowning you in compliments

Trying to furnish proof

And though they speak with eloquence

There is little truth


You're bright, you're strong

You know your right from wrong

At least to some degree

You're wise, you're tough

You've heard their lies enough

You smile in sympathy


I'm watching your serenity

The way your soul transcends

Their tedious obscenities

Your patience never ends


And as the night begins to fade

You're heading for the door

Followed by a sad parade

You're on your own once more


You're bright, you're strong

You know your right from wrong

At least to some degree

You're wise, you're tough

You've heard their lies enough

You smile in sympathy


Songwriter: Martin L. Gore
Publishing Information: ©2009 EMI Music Publishing Ltd licensed by Grabbing Hands Music Ltd All rights reserved.

Live performances

Main article: Available recordings of "In Sympathy"
Main article: List of dates where "In Sympathy" was played