Depeche Mode’s “People Are People” is a timeless gem loved for more than 30 years. It still speaks of unity and acceptance, just like it did in 1984.
The song kicks off with a catchy drumbeat and synthesizer tune, setting the mood. Then, Martin Gore’s vocals enter the scene, blending melody and strength. His lyrics urge us to embrace each other, no matter our dissimilarities, as he sings:
People Are People Lyrics
[Chorus: Dave Gahan & Martin L. Gore]
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully?
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully?
[Verse 1: Dave Gahan]
So we’re different colours and we’re different creeds
And different people have different needs
It’s obvious you hate me, though I’ve done nothing wrong
I’ve never even met you, so what could I have done?
[Pre-Chorus: Martin L. Gore]
I can’t understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
[Chorus: Dave Gahan & Martin L. Gore]
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully?
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully?
[Post-Chorus: Martin L. Gore]
(Help me understand)
(Help me understand, help me understand)
[Verse 2: Dave Gahan]
Now you’re punching and you’re kicking and you’re shouting at me
I’m relying on your common decency
So far it hasn’t surfaced, but I’m sure it exists
It just takes a while to travel from your head to your fists (Head to your fists)
[Pre-Chorus: Martin L. Gore]
I can’t understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
[Chorus: Dave Gahan & Martin L. Gore]
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully?
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully?
[Outro: Martin L. Gore]
I can’t understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
I can’t understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
I can’t understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
I can’t understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
(Why should it be?)
Help me understand
I can’t understand
What makes a man
(Why should it be?)
Hate another man
Help me understand
I can’t understand
What makes a man
(Why should it be?)
Hate another man
Help me understand
