Everything Counts
Depeche Mode * Track #4 On Construction Time Again
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Album Construction Time Again
Everything Counts by Depeche Mode
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Depeche ModeWrited by
Martin L. GoreAbout
“Everything Counts” is Depeche Mode’s eighth single, and the fourth track on Construction Time Again. It peaked at #6 in the UK, tying “See You” as their highest charting single at the time.
In 1985, Martin Gore called the song one of the band’s favorite singles.
Everything Counts Lyrics
[Verse 1: Dave Gahan]
The handshake seals the contract
From the contract, there's no turning back
The turning point of a career
In Korea being insincere
The holiday was fun-packed
The contract still intact
[Chorus: Martin L. Gore & Dave Gahan]
The grabbing hands grab all they can
All for themselves, after all
The grabbing hands grab all they can
All for themselves, after all
It's a competitive world
Everything counts in large amounts
[Verse 2: Dave Gahan]
The graph on the wall
Tells the story of it all
Picture it now, see just how
The lies and deceit gained a little more power
Confidence taken in
By a suntan and a grin
[Chorus: Martin L. Gore & Dave Gahan]
The grabbing hands grab all they can
All for themselves, after all
The grabbing hands grab all they can
All for themselves, after all
It's a competitive world
Everything counts in large amounts
Everything counts in large amounts
Everything counts in large amounts
[Chorus: Martin L. Gore]
The grabbing hands grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts
The grabbing hands grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts
[Bridge: Martin L. Gore]
(Everything, everything)
(Everything, everything)
[Chorus: Martin L. Gore]
The grabbing hands grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts
The grabbing hands grab all they can
Everything counts in large amounts
[Outro: Martin L. Gore]
Everything counts in large amounts
Everything Counts Q&A
Who wrote Everything Counts's ?
Everything Counts was written by Martin L. Gore.
Who produced Everything Counts's ?
Everything Counts was produced by Gareth Jones & Depeche Mode & Daniel Miller.
When did Depeche Mode release Everything Counts?
Depeche Mode released Everything Counts on Mon Jul 11 1983.
What did Depeche Mode say about "Everything Counts"?
Andy Fletcher told the British magazine No. 1 of “Everything Counts”:
…we were experimenting with various new technology that was available. We now had Emulators and Synclaviers and we wanted to move into a new area of sound.
Are there differences between the album and single versions?
Yes, although not many. The single edit is a mere 21 seconds shorter, achieved by removing the third repetition of
Everything counts in large amounts
from the second chorus, and starting the fadeout from an earlier point in the final chorus.