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“Condemnation” is a song by Depeche Mode, released as the group’s twenty-ninth UK single on 13 September 1993 (14 September in the US), and the third single from their album Songs of Faith and Devotion. The song reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
“Condemnation” is a gospel-esque song with a...
[Verse 1]
Condemnation, tried
Here on the stand with the book in my hand
And truth on my side
Accusations, lies
Hand me my sentence, I'll show no repentance
I'll suffer with pride
[Chorus]
If for honesty you want apologies
I don't sympathise
If for kindness you substitute blindness
Please open your eyes
[Verse 2]
Condemnation, why?
Because my duty was always to beauty
And that was my crime
Feel elation, high
To know I can trust this fix of injustice
Time after time
[Chorus]
If you see purity as immaturity
Well, it's no surprise
If for kindness you substitute blindness
Please open your eyes
Condemnation was written by Martin L. Gore.
Condemnation was produced by Flood & Depeche Mode.
Depeche Mode released Condemnation on Mon Mar 22 1993.
Daniel Miller, producer of the album: “Martin and Alan were into the idea of an electronic blues sound which had started with ‘Personal Jesus’ on ‘Violator’ and was a way for Dave to bring in his rocky side. ‘Condemnation’ is still one of his best vocals ever.”
From Songs Of Faith And Devotion LP (8...