Depeche Mode - Policy of Truth (Official Video)

[@olaliljedahl9214]

I think this is one of the songs that best characterise Depeche Mode songs - yearnings, disappointments, unreciprocated love, melancholy. RIP Andy Fletcher.

[@amygreifenberg7221]

So sad to hear about Andy, he was only 60!😢😭 I love DM one of my favorite bands ever!!!

[@1980sMusic]

🖤 RIP Andy! Saddest news ever! 🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢 (8 July 1961 - 26 May 2022)

[@JakeClark-xw4xz]

Beautifully said. RIP.

[@kristinbauer7100]

no words for this terrible loss! My thoughts are with his loved ones

[@MrRuffle]

🙏

[@amiep3095]

I seriously don't understand how anyone could dislike Depeche Mode. They are literally one of the best bands ever.

[@NormAppleton]

I don't understand why no one would like New Order. So there you go.

[@Lamster66]

@@NormAppleton Because New Order are basically a crap band that got famous on a song that they couldn't ever play right live. There really is nothing imaginative or remotely good about New Order's music that your average pub band can't do better.

[@chrisdodson8118]

@@Lamster66 Aaaaaaand you're talking complete and utter shyte... congratulations.

[@Lamster66]

@@chrisdodson8118 Whatever you say! I could play Blue Monday better than them 30 odd years ago. When I was a beginner. It's all pretty dumb stuff one finger and the ocasional triad. No 7ths 9ths or sus chords. There really is no musical talent there at all. No wonder Curtis Hung himself it must have been really depressing to turn up to Joy Division rehearsals knowing that what you are hearing is the limit of the bands capabilities. You could Literally write their songs in 5 minutes with a limited musical capability and thats what you hear. On the otherhand Martin Gore actually writes simple parts to DM songs but obviously has some understanding of melody and harmony and music theory in general because he laces those parts together to form songs with structure. And after that Alan Wilder got his hands on them to fine tune everything. And Wilder just happens to be one of those classically trained musicians with more musical ability than the rest of DM and New order put together. Talking shyte? That your opinion based on a total lack of musical ability Enough said!

[@chrisdodson8118]

@@Lamster66 TL;DR

[@killyourtelevision999]

"Violator" and "Songs of Faith and Devotion" were masterful.

[@TheCheesenChips]

Violator is a masterpiece no.1 Depeche Mode album after that it's debatable on so many levels what comes 2nd, 3rd,4th etc... Songs of Faith and devotion was definitely a successful experiment.

[@danielmarquis5258]

Violator, Songs of Faith and Devotion, and Ultra are my favorites!!

[@blachubear]

"Violator", Depeche Mode greatest album hands down.

[@nickfarrell9639]

One of the greatest albums of all time if you ask me

[@jakubpetricek]

+SciFiGuy Songs of Faith and Devotion is better. Just my opinion

[@ladydominion8632]

jakubpetricek Though Depeche Mode is a mainly synthpop band so SOFD doesn't count really, it's a great album but totally out of place in their music, mainly because those were the times of them getting majorly into drugs which affected the music.

[@blachubear]

LadyDominion Yeah you're right about that. David got deep into drugs and it kind of stifle the band. Fortunately Dave got himself together but they never got back to being that revolutionary band but still they were legends of the dance/EDM sound.

[@smoothSnake23]

Violator is for sure their best album in the 90s but I prefer the older tracks from the 80s. Just my opinion but Violator had a lot of good tracks [:

[@jscobie4]

Violator. One of the greatest albums ever made.

[@DocZoidberg549]

God level album.

[@azagra25]

Buen álbum pero ultra y sofad mejores

[@chriseggermont4460]

Zeker weten

[@depechebest]

GOLD and N1 album DM

[@rpmniners]

along with Masses definitely The Mode's best. Saw them at the Rose Bowl in '88. Best live show of my lifetime.

[@rudol.von.stroheim]

I can't help but be struck by the plethora of emotions Depeche Mode gives. A combination of mysterious, melancholic, even slightly eerie are just the perfect ingredients for an absolute vibe, to my view, and they undoubtedly deliver when it comes to this.

[@marywilliams6107]

Yes

[@nitroz1732]

these are the best words to describe them

[@davewilson6918]

You said Everything I wanted to put in My comment! After all the years I've been a Fan,their songs Still give me goosebumps! 🙏🤞♥️✌️👍🖖

[@davidbergei425]

over think it much

[@rudol.von.stroheim]

@@davidbergei425 I tell you what, I was in my feels when I wrote that, I don't usually get this emotional. But I still believe every word that I said, these guys are purely fantastic.

[@gialeone9528]

Depeche Mode was EVERYTHING to my friends and me in high school and now 34 years later, I still get chills.

[@geoffreydy9739]

Class of 84 rules !

[@Eva-xh5sv]

Go concert guys! Amazing performance.

[@Mmartin77]

Rest in Peace Fletch and thank you for the music that shaped a generation.

[@charlieparker5678]

I wish he didn't take the jab. Too bad he was so naive. :(

[@kalleaaltonen1830]

he just play bass...... bass man humor

[@QuietFromMetalGearSolid]

@@charlieparker5678 I wish you had never put the tinfoil hat on :(

[@florida1716]

who was fletch??

[@Pripyatpuzzle]

@@charlieparker5678 The vaccine didn't kill him, be quiet. I work in medical and there isn't anything but god damn Lipids in the vaccine. You have NO IDEA what the hell you're even talking about.

[@danishortcake4508]

I lost my husband a little over a year ago. I have such happy memories of us together and this song. Brings me right back to a time and place where we were madly in love and happy with each other and being together. It's almost too much for me to bare.... RIP Bill, I miss you more than any words could ever say. Forever in my heart.

[@MyBeautifulSmile]

I'm so sorry. This brings back memories for me too.

[@carnorjax007]

+Stephanie Saunders same for me the feels are real!!

[@mjl0611]

Hope you can overcome your loss...

[@danishortcake4508]

thank you, i hope it does.

[@cyyrious]

+Danielle Shortreed Take care and I pray for your peace...Nostalgia has a happiness yet sadness to it!

[@8ogdan701]

For me this is the coolest synth tune of all time.

[@GuidedByAngels]

They sang this tonight live in London and Dave was on fire, was just as good as it was here, the highlight of my night ❤

[@kristyandcowreact]

He's supposed to be amazing on stage!

[@GuidedByAngels]

@@kristyandcowreact they both are 🔥

[@kristyandcowreact]

I'm so jealous! Glad you got to experience that!!!

[@GuidedByAngels]

@@kristyandcowreact next time 🥰

[@BillAnt]

Here at the top of their creativity and musical prowess. From there on downhill.... Enjoy the Silence! :D

[@billyscales4276]

This is one of the bands that can definitely stand the test of time . Phenomenal sound then and now

[@gozerofgozmis4181]

@Zee Aye real talent

[@joes.4149]

Even in the 90s they sounded too 80s 🤣

[@lizzie50583]

Absolutely 😎

[@1980sMusic]

🖤 RIP Andy! Saddest news ever! 🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢 (8 July 1961 - 26 May 2022)

[@cleansingchapel5457]

Nice comment

[@paulineboucher7074]

I am 53 , still loving this band like I did as a kid 💕 we grew up together!

[@Syntvx_error]

Me too, I'm 20 and the first time I heard was at 7... How the time pass away

[@MDWIMS]

and we will get old together … DM forever and ever ❤️🎶👌

[@Richard-uc4jq]

@@MDWIMS ,

[@patriciamouril4365]

@@Richard-uc4jq 11

[@MrMauricioelejalde]

Splendid, same age, same feeling!!!

[@PhormerPhantomPhixer]

60 years old and still enjoying the hell out of their music

[@joshaw9565]

The lyrics of this song just tear me apart. Literally described my life, every word, at one stage. A masterpiece from a brilliant band.

[@PatrasPhantom]

Lost my best friend forever because I told her the truth about my feelings for her..

[@cherylpalazzo352]

@@PatrasPhantomaww

[@cherylpalazzo352]

I can relate

[@cherylpalazzo352]

Re: getting your heart broken. I was 19 years old when this song was released.

[@mcclift9451]

Ya mate,I get you I lost my soulmate in 96' and it still stings to this day

[@dennissnyder3296]

There is no piece of music this band made that is less than fully encompassing. The smoothness of Gahan's voice slides in and out of these hauntingly beautiful musical strains. Totally circular, non-linear

[@ericstech3181]

their newer stuff in the early 2000's is shit IMO lol

[@kostajovanovic3711]

+Eric Dawahare yep,exciter was weak

[@chemicalpoisons]

All thanks to a master called Alan Wilder (+Flood)

[@jimboslice450]

Dennis Snyder I just got a boner

[@kayveiga4441]

sounds like sex!!!

[@hectorg.9346]

RIP Andy Fletcher he will live on forever through his sounds.

[@kristiirving560]

Went to their world tour concert last week. Absolutely amazing. Great energy. Their new stuff is fabulous. Their old stuff sounds even better than I remember. Aged like a fine wine. Love them!

[@brunolondinese5857]

They played this?

[@jeffreymcnalljr1077]

I agree. We just saw them in Cleveland. Awesome show!

[@jeffreymcnalljr1077]

@@brunolondinese5857yep

[@chubbychicwatches452]

A seriously sophisticated sound far advanced from their early days. Totally why their music still stacks up today. Always improving and experimenting. Cheers for the memories.

[@douglasahenry6105]

In my humble opinion, this is one of the best songs of the 90's.

[@kristofggtamas2370]

Not only in the 90's.... Nowadays the average young people/kinds dont know about the "music"... This is the sad real...

[@johnadams2833]

Came from the Violator album, which was recorded in... wait for it... 1989. This hit # 1 on the Music Charts the week I graduated high school.

[@nathansugden9332]

Totally agreed Douglas 👍

[@almukantar1839]

Personal Jezus is too

[@abdulmuhammad8900]

I AGREE

[@pinkcactus9709]

Nothing like this nowadays. This is art!

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend an indie song called 'Don't Lie To Me' By Robert Nix

[@lizzie50583]

You are so right 😎 there's nothing like them ❤️

[@johndoent8140]

So much art out there. I love Depeche mode, but if you haven't lived much if you think nothing else as good currently exists.

[@bettyannvillasenor3066]

Truth!

[@andreaohnutek2831]

I totally agree! 🤣

[@DonTrump-sv1si]

This song has such an eerieness and mystery to it. No other song like it

[@ronwilson1804]

66 years old - still listening to their music -to me what sets them apart from other bands is how timeless their music is - I listen to them every week!

[@jackiejackson3970]

I'm 60 and I still listen to them! Awesome music and lyrics.❤

[@JohnJohnston-bi1qg]

I'm 65 and I agree

[@hersheybarber9094]

The vocals are hypnotizing.

[@oresama93]

I imagine this is what the voice of a god would sound like.

[@johnnynoel7502]

Nice

[@he96765]

The instrumentals too, just listen to those synths

[@nicolasaugustorivas2135]

And that tit tat tit tat ta ta na

[@drachireidnoc6659]

Everything about this tune is hypnotizing

[@HydroWolf2027]

Shout out to my dad for having an amazing taste on music and showing me this group.

[@user-fl4wm6tb7t]

Lol, I have the same story, bro. My dad is big fan of DM and he shown me that group in first time, when I was a little kid. Now I'm 20.

[@greenriverviews6819]

well son, it's too late to change events, it's time to face the consequence for delivering the proof in the policy of truth...

[@petkoivanov8951]

мъдър човек е баща Ви ! ! !

[@sunseeker0001]

your papa proper geezer

[@karenpickman4076]

Mi papá.

[@vampzombiewitch]

Dave has one of the best voices ever!! 😍

[@annepatton8727]

A prefect song, from a perfect album and from a perfect band.

[@rciesi1]

Years ago, I fell off the wagon after swearing to myself I’d never drink and self harm again. Hungover, depressed, this song played on the radio like God speaking directly to me.

[@PhormerPhantomPhixer]

Hope that you are doing better!

[@fredtalbert883]

People don't understand what is going on in the world it's us to get the day of coming back to a another century of the year of old . Please don't of of a oath it's real.

[@weecaine6629]

Hang in bruh. Never alone

[@cameronvadnais4388]

Lol!

[@babecat2000]

@@fredtalbert883 what???

[@troymoore9730]

Congratulations to Depeche Mode on their Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Induction🏆💿

[@derekintrovert5619]

👏👏👏👏👏🍾☺❤

[@bluepower1177]

Didn’t even know that. This comment just made my day

[@danja7691]

They're finally going into the Hall? 😲

[@troymoore9730]

@@danja7691 Yes🙂

[@jonathannagel7427]

That’s the best news I’ve heard in months! Some of my personal Jesuses. (edit - I had to hear this song after just waking from a dream it was in, that’s how influential they’ve been on me. Also, I’ve chosen wisely over the years, having seen them, The Cure, U2, & Bowie live, and I’m guessing about the last two are in the Hall, but certain about TC & now DM)

[@rennyzero420]

RIP Andrew Fletcher - Great Musicianship

[@JohnnyOverlord146]

One of the greatest and most iconic songs in the early 90’s that gives you that nostalgia you just need.

[@bobbyshoupe7133]

The styling, the sound, the boys, the girls, the jackets, the sunglasses, the images, for me this is the perfect example of sex appeal in the late 80s/90/91....goodness gracious

[@cornflakegirl1718]

Absolutly agree.

[@revacohen]

I had a crush on Dave during this time.

[@Faden47]

Check out Andrew Eldrich if you want something similar but darker boy, hes so good that he still has haters to this day like the guy below

[@affectionatepunch]

@@Faden47 no

[@serialchiller1984]

This style never gets old I will gladly have this style versus the style now.

[@prestonmactavish7385]

Back when music was dark, mysterious, and seductive. I feel like there was a maturity in the songwriting and music back then that is immensely lacking today.

[@dareptile2653]

Very true

[@gailanderson2770]

Today music has no talent what so ever I refuse to listen to it if I had kids they'd have to have earphones or move out

[@justinwallace390]

That's because music today basically sucks. That or I have become tone-def over the years. Who knows.

[@brettjames8220]

Agreed.

[@tjhammer24]

This song has a raw sensuality about it.

[@depechebest]

Золотой шедевр на века от Великих ДМ!! кто тут с Родными в 2024

[@Bonifaciy78]

Music for the Masses and Violator - best of the best ! ❤❤❤

[@GrandMerc89]

There was a club in Kiev that had 80s nights just a few years ago. Depeche Mode always got the place moving.

[@naturalbornchiller158]

❤

[@andysoto118]

Club rocket ? Or blue mondays

[@GrandMerc89]

@@andysoto118 The club was "Sorry Babushka" and I guess it was more than a few years ago.... somewhere around 2012 :)))

[@saltylavender7096]

They need one of those in every city...

[@anthonygutierrez7732]

@@andysoto118 blue Mondays LA right??

[@derekintrovert5619]

How can anyone give this video a thumbs down????!!!!😮😦iam 53 now I was open to different types of music ! It was difficult being a black American thinking for yourself I Listen to pop ,country, rock,Christian, jazz,big band etc. The 1980's was Awesome Decade!!! Miss the 1980's

[@MsMaxinejoy]

So was I. Depeche Mode for life!

[@jean-noelpitois1652]

I'm a black French and I know what you mean :-)

[@rockmcdwayne1710]

I am your regular white dude living in former (thank god for that) soviet union. I'm a bit more than decade younger than you. I had my phases in life when it comes to music. When i was young ''punk'' i got swept away by hip hop and i have to admit, hip hop from 90's performed by the greats was... great, many master pieces. Then when i got a bit older i turned to rock, metal and other alternative genres because i felt it still had a soul. Now that im even older i start seeing why these GREAT artists (like DM) are still played a lot, in radio, in super market... in elevator, in someones wedding or funeral. They are just special and i dont feel any of the same emotions when it comes to modern music, it feels dead, soulless. Anyway, just my opinion, take it how you will. And when it comes to likes or dislikes, i think most of the dislikes are from kids who really dont know much anyway so no need to make a fuss about it. They will learn with age, everybody does.

[@MsMaxinejoy]

@@rockmcdwayne1710 ❤

[@johnfranklin6394]

I will never tire of Dave Gahan's voice.

[@Eva-xh5sv]

Ahhh reading all these comments.. see great, emotional, understanding people still exist ❤

[@jenniferclark9842]

I love Violator, it bridged the gap between the 80’s and 90’s perfectly. Policy of Truth is a perfect example of it.

[@BillAnt]

It was definitely a special time back then...

[@gmork1090]

Amen. Also my very first album ever.

[@poohkie752000]

I still have my copy! Still love it!

[@Blueboy-zf9js]

Classic, probably their best!

[@johnadams2833]

Violator was recorded in 1989, and came out, literally the beginning spring 1990. So it still was rocking that awesome, pre-90s vibe!

[@luisenriquetinajeroricano4076]

POLICY OF TRUTH, ONE MASTERPIECE OF DEPECHE MODE.

[@MarkAtherton-bf4pq]

Masterpiece of masterpieces.

[@cathystruska1558]

I think the words here are so true. Life happens. Policy of Truth is great. If you don't have truth you sink. RIP Fletch.

[@iveth_belle]

I still love you guys... Depeche Mode Rules forever.

[@NickUSHOR]

+iveth rayo how u dooin

[@jakebannerson4510]

+NikuCN good thx

[@michaelehrlich7484]

Lovve depeche mode

[@knutviksel5799]

iveth rayo Đe si baba

[@miguelproenca1553]

Olá. .....Todos uns grandes caretas. .......é que é tudo. .....igual, uma grande bosta! ! !!!????

[@arseniolupin8851]

if you are listenig to this beautiful song you are living legend.

[@provenknowledge]

Thanks

[@flexx7543]

The grainy black&white-color-hinted music videos of the 80s --- DM mastered them all.

[@cherylpalazzo352]

This never got old . I grew up during this time , and it brings back so many memories 😢, of simpler times. I am 51 years old now. Btw- this song sounds even more amazing , the louder it is !!!!

[@HaydenHero]

New Wave music needs to make a comeback, Depeche Mode is the best.

[@KrayzieAida]

I second that

[@islandbeast848]

It would be cool

[@KrayzieAida]

+Island beast extremely cool

[@seanwood5550]

Would that be the new new wave?

[@ActionJotaPe]

Yeah, also Tears for Fears, that would be great.

[@jayborcherding153]

The Hall of Fame has been very slow on electronic music, that Depeche Mode didn't make it until 2020 speaks to how slowly this genre of music has been accorded the respect it merits. RIP Fletch.

[@gmiller831]

Depeche Mode made it to GTA radio

[@johncoffy]

Appears that by "Electronic Music" you define anything with synthesizer in it - clearly you're either ignorant about existence of such music or closest encounter with it was Kraftwerk, Enigma or going all-out Jean Michel Jarre.

[@satan3959]

Rock and Roll HOF is a fucking JOKE anyway. They are also very slow on PROG ROCK too...so there's that as well

[@digitalfootballer9032]

​@@johncoffyWell yeah, very early on you had plenty of well known bands using Moogs and other synthesizers as an accompaniment to their music, e.g. Led Zeppelin "The Crunge", many works by Rush including of course 2112, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, but you probably wouldn't define the music as a whole as electronic until the likes of for example Alan Parsons Project, ELP, etc. Of course a lot of 80's music contained synthesizers, but again it was accompanying the melody rather than driving it in most cases. I would classify Depeche Mode as synth pop, where as many of Alan Parsons works were more straight synth. Anything earlier than Parsons that is straight synth, if it exists, must be very obscure because I haven't heard of anything and I am a huge fan of the genre. Doesn't mean it doesn't though, I still discover old stuff all the time I never knew about in all genres I enjoy, and is one thing I live about music, there is such a deep rabbit hole to dive into.

[@midnightwitch606]

And then duran duran only got inducted last year

[@Julien-zr1cr]

Dépêche mode, c'était le TOP!! Cette époque c'était super ! Le monde aurait dû s'arrêter en 2000, tout est devenu pourri après

[@jamesbarber9219]

A most beautiful merge between synth and rock. Still on top of my playlist after 30 yrs🤟🏼

[@organikg7722]

Depeche Mode was such ahead of their time. Their music holds up in all decades !!

[@MargaretMargaretMargaret]

I disagree, they were pioneers of the sound of coolness back then, they were exactly where they were supposed to be but forever they reign as one of the best of all time.

[@pierregosselin1622]

@@MargaretMargaretMargaret I agree with you, listening to those songs in that time was the coolest thing...and still it is. My hat to those guys after 38 years or so, unbelievable...a great band for sure!

[@DogZy9]

And here I am agreeing with all three of you lol

[@tristantnelly6782]

Tous simplement les rois thé king de l’époque je les ai vu 5 fois en concert j’en veux encore david gaham est géant on ne fait plus des groupes comme cela maintenant égales avec cures tea for feas ect.....

[@russell2123]

So true, still listening 2020 🇨🇦 😷

[@Anti-PCbrigade]

Depeche Mode is one of the greatest bands of all times. Every song they put out just hits you . If your reading this DM...YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!

[@tristanburton3554]

the 80's had the best music, good times in my youth❤🙂👍💪👌✌

[@angelocec]

Those sexy melody lines?!! Goosebumps.

[@user-dg1bc3kt1m]

Смысл песни "Policy of Truth" группы Depeche Mode заключается в том, что люди не должны лгать и скрывать вещи, а лучше встать, честно и открыто рассказать о своих ошибках и учиться на них, тем самым оставаясь верными себе. Песня подчеркивает важность принятия ответственности за свои действия и принятия последствий, которые приходят с ними, вместо того, чтобы жить жизнью лжи и обмана. Припев "Никогда больше - это то, в чем ты поклялся, в прошлый раз" служит напоминанием о том, чтобы не повторять тех же ошибок и жить честной жизнью.

[@franciscogarcia7514]

Un mensaje estupendo de uno de los mejores grupos del mundo

[@user-ju3in2dy5n]

Девушка, никогда больше не целуйся с этим парнем, раз уже целовалась с тем парнем. И ко второй девушке это относится тоже. И из клипа это понятно. 😂

[@davidwise3426]

Probably my favorite Depeche Mode song.

[@marcelodepeche2939]

yes!

[@jesusosorio6305]

too, is my favorite song

[@DjKaimov]

ayy man to that bro

[@mehmetberber3148]

yes, I like it!

[@jeromyperez5532]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@USBP464]

I agree, Violator was the best Depeche Mode album ever!

[@sarlndr]

Yes it was.

[@thedepurator]

i remember when it was launched and i almost agree with your statement but music for the masses has awesome tracks at the same level too .

[@TheApocalypseLive]

Violator was the best album ever. Period.

[@svilenaninetta9838]

I agree.👍

[@Thor19761]

Policy of Truth

[@Ottom8]

I'll be 60 this month...I love these guys

[@serges.2567]

The young DM were before my birth but their 80s, 90s songs give me a feeling of deep nostalgie about years I even didn't live...

[@aracelimoran2520]

Depeche Mode is the real sound of the Universe .

[@rodrigototoengland]

Yes it's 🇬🇧

[@Wheresthelove7]

This song is just so catchy and clever. The 80s and 90s were a great time for synth music and the drums add that perfect touch

[@chriswalls5831]

Recorded in 89 released in 90

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

So. For heR Isn’t it high time to adopt this said policy? One lie after another and then the truth is blurred so much you can’t even see. But I see. All of your pretend lies. Like I don’t know it’s you?? Ya rite kid. Been down so many reads in life you have yet to understand.

[@rabies4gaybies]

I was the one to brainstorm that pitch bend. Aw how me mighty has fallen, I'm working at a frigging gas station now

[@versesversus1315]

Agree 100% & good call as !I can't stop listening to it catchy as hell. On the NYC radio station & the Curtis Slewa show, he introduced this tune. BRAVO.

[@digitalfootballer9032]

Late 80's to early 90's was a great period for music. Poppy new wave stuff was on the way out, but the darker grungy stuff hadn't taken off yet. It was a nice in between period. This was also a time when the CD really took a foothold and the quality of the sound improved drastically on albums. Sure, compact discs were around awhile before but nobody could afford a stereo that played them, and the discs themselves were twice as much as a cassette tape early on. Got my first CD boom box for my 13th birthday in '89 and this disc was among my first few. My very first was Faith No More The Real Thing, another classic of the era.

[@nehiyaw1010]

I put DM on here and my daughter sings along to every DM song. Proud daddy status right here! 👍🏽

[@jordanwilliams7996]

Being a truther/honest man in this world is HARD and often causes alot of trouble in ones life unfortunately sad but true...

[@meganbeshear8644]

One dark day, when I was in middle school, this song began to play on my radio- just as a glorious lightning display got underway outside. I vividy remember staring out my kitchen window, in awe of how the flashes seemed to sync perfectly with the rhythm of the song. I ended up writing a short story inspired by the images conjured through the alchemy of this song and that storm. The story won a couple of awards at my school. I still think of it every time I hear this, and that's been over 30 years ago! ❤⛈️

[@Wheresthelove7]

Yeah I've had that happen to me. It's like something in the atmosphere is being controlled by the music or vice versa

[@stevewille4305]

That’s awesome!

[@stevewille4305]

❤

[@katieporada7931]

I'm a poet writer and I love to share story ideas !! Amazing 🤩 ❤

[@musicstewart9744]

Want encouragement to share the story? Here it is.

[@StillTheVoid]

RIP Andy Fletcher... One of the best keyboardist of all time. He will SERIOUSLY be missed. 🙏

[@OliviaXQ]

sad news about Andy, but thats just not true, thats all Alan.

[@Lamster66]

AF was a great manager and spokesman for DM a musician he was not!

[@BabelProdAV]

@@OliviaXQ exactly, Alan Wilder was the true mastermid behind Violator

[@user-vy1bi2mw7f]

This is a very great music! Policy Of Truth is for me one of the best songs of Depeche Mode.

[@oliverlora4273]

I like the music depeche mode 🎸

[@almeidavilla]

Please build a time machine, I want to go back and stay in the 80s and 90s and then repeat everything again.

[@Bryan-xe6dw]

Yes I agree

[@sandraleroy9395]

Me too

[@randomheadful7190]

I wish!

[@anastasia9416]

Why I was born in 2004?😭

[@sandraleroy9395]

Me too

[@ichhasseamerika]

I was in London when this came out. I went to Our Price Music and bought the cassette, put it in my walkman, and thanks to auto reverse, I listened to it non-stop for about a month . greatest times of my life. the 80s were the high point of popular music. And I think this album is the high point of Depeche Mode. An absolute masterpiece.

[@peterhavasi]

They may say I'm old, but I can't be old enough to love this song.

[@milanb8738]

Omg.. Just listen to those beats and tunes coming in. Could never get enough of 80,90s. Find now a tune like this! Nope!

[@fosizas]

Violator is pure genius a real masterpiece

[@gorj7156]

Violator is one of the best Albums ever - Fantastic!

[@doom1509]

Let's admit... we've all sounded that key drop in the main riff listening to this. Dada-da da da beeoooooouuuuwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[@davewilson6918]

One of The BEST bands EVER! Powerful lyrics and Incredible instrumental!

[@mikkifarmer9626]

Policy Of Truth is one of my favorite songs from Depeche Mode. R.I.P to Andy "Fletch" Fletcher. He is seriously missed.

[@rodb66]

What do you think about Silence from them?

[@user-xb2eb6fu4y]

​@@rodb66Enjoy the silens?

[@dantealighieri850]

There is no better version than this.

[@flaviopompeomenna4433]

Said by Dante 🔝

[@angelicaryans8819]

I've heard it liveeeee

[@TheBenchPressMan]

there’s an outrageous edit by Dixon that has just been heard live - search Tale of Clubs on Instagram, you’ll see the post

[@juancarlosgomez9537]

Depeche Mode FOREVER....creci disfrutando su música... tengo 54 y aun me estremece.... Saludos desde Colombia 👍😎

[@ShimesYiger]

The 3rd Masterpiece by Depeche Mode.

[@dantegood2195]

Simply put, one of the greatest songs of all time

[@jameswilliams8568]

You are right. I love this song.

[@islandbee]

I think it's time to consider Depeche Mode to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Edit (January 17, 2020): They did it!!! Congrats to Depeche Mode being inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Class of 2020.

[@Judy-1989]

No doubt! Let's get it done while all 4 can enjoy the honor. They worked so hard. A lot of talent in that group. 💕

[@garylakey5363]

Would have thought they party to it now...

[@Judy-1989]

LONG overdue!

[@dumitrelcostel8929]

For sure now doubt Best rock n rolul band of all Times even 18 th year son listen this timeless band.

[@louishoey]

Can't thumbs up enough the first album I ever owned was the black and purple album my dad gave it to me.

[@FreddieFreethinking]

I Don't Think People Understand How Important Alan Wilder Was For The Sound Of Depeche Mode. He Was The Sound Creator Of Depeche Mode. We Salute You Alan Wilder.

[@dennisalvarado8954]

Policy of truth 2024 💪

[@jelly2667]

This album is still one of my favs...after decades.

[@MakeMoreMusicOk]

Me too, I'm old and I can't get enough of these incredible 80s band, amazing time for music 🦋

[@valerievelarde-ramirez7850]

For those who can’t resist singing along💙💙💙💙You had something to hide Should have hidden it, shouldn't you? Now you're not satisfied With what you're being put through It's just time to pay the price For not listening to advice And deciding in your youth On the policy of truth Things could be so different now It used to be so civilized You will always wonder how It could have been if you'd only lied It's too late to change events It's time to face the consequence For delivering the proof In the policy of truth Never again Is what you swore The time before Never again Is what you swore The time before Now you're standing there tongue tied You better learn your lesson well Hide what you have to hide And tell what you have to tell You'll see your problems multiplied If you continually decide To faithfully pursue The policy of truth Never again Is what you swore The time before Never again Is what you swore The time before Never again Is what you swore The time before Never again Is what you swore The time before Never again Is what you swore The time before

[@finnsweeney2604]

Alternatively just look in the description

[@olliefoxx7165]

Thank you!

[@christopherbenedict6570]

Ty

[@des9655]

I used to karaoke this back in the day.. I never looked at the screen with the lyrics. Because I knew them.. my friend couldn't believe I memorized the words.. as with all Depeche songs.. it's hard to pick a favorite.. too many

[@andreaohnutek2831]

Thanks😅

[@christophergazeent2121]

Man, Depeche Mode made the sexiest music videos. In a good way.

[@marguskiis7711]

Best acting by Alan.

[@alicesrabbit7126]

One does not simply like ONE Depeche Mode song...

[@serganteddy5]

That was me when I didn't never knew this band.

[@bilbojumper]

Smd?

[@orlandotouristtraps7410]

I agree. Because they have so many.

[@wgaule]

That's just STUPID!!!

[@Chitown-Silver]

Damn straight girl, because princess Di is wearing a new dress.

[@esther589]

I m so grateful for my grandparents this type of music is all they played when i was growing up! This is the kind of music that fills my soul to this day ❤️ Back when music was poetry ❤️❤️

[@francu125]

grand parents? dude, ur parents are 30 yrs old? my grand parents are 85 yrs old and was my parents who played this music all the time, great music

[@esther589]

@@francu125 Yes!!! im 25 My mom is 43 My grandma is almost 80 Rip to ny grandpa lol My mom was more into 90’s - 2000s rap and rnb so i got that from here then all the 50s-80’s music from my grandparents 👌

[@francu125]

@@esther589 what- ur mom was 18 yrs old- what- My mom had me at 41 yrs old and now she is 57, she heard all this music at his party days

[@ashleydixon4613]

And I officially feel old af! I introduced this music to myself. 🤣 But then, I’m about to turn 47 in May. I was a sophomore in high school when this album came out. 😂😂😂

[@vintageworks2805]

Grandparents wow I feel old

[@nicholaslabella2253]

Give me a time machine and send me back to the 80"s .

[@johnnybravo24067]

Absolutely Masterpiece! Dave's voice is amazing❤❤❤

[@severinstarrs4125]

One of the greatest bands ever. I remember the new cd smell the night I tore the plastic wrapper of this. Great times!! They still make great music. Let that sink in. Very rare.

[@mutahmarriagecounselor2272]

Oh man I haven't thought of the smell of that in years. Thanks

[@PnwOnTour]

It’s like the ink or plastic gave you that aroma 💿

[@jonellemerrill8326]

💗💗

[@alexabplanalp4455]

I may be a metal head, but Depeche Mode will easily be one of my biggest guilty pleasures.

[@OldieWan]

As an old school metal head I can say Depeche Mode is a part of us all. It might not be metal, but it sure does fit with who we are.

[@nickreid5939]

Metallica fan...now listening for the 1st time....

[@tsoum7]

True.

[@trespire]

Good music is good music. I can listen of Ozzy, ACDC, Scorpions and J.S.Bach interchangeably.

[@golden_leader9227]

Same goes for me.

[@michaelkennedy8270]

This might be it; this might very well be their best song. This might be one of the best very songs, ever.

[@Pxlsdr]

One of my favourite songs and a source of inspiration for the music I make now ❤

[@michaeldimaria5543]

It's almost impossible to put into words just how incredible Violator is. It's simply stunning. I had heard of DM, and knew a couple of their songs, but this opened my eyes and ears to their earlier catalog. RIP Andy.

[@closerlookback]

And their seventh...studio album.

[@digitalfootballer9032]

Maybe it's just my take, and by no means is this negative because I absolutely love Depeche Mode, but for me this album really put them on the map. I was in the 8th grade when this came out, and prior to this it was mostly just the goth artsy dress in all black types that listened to their music and I dismissed it as weird and dull without giving it a chance. After hearing policy of truth I really enjoyed it and began to discover more of their older stuff and became a fan. Now as an old guy I can't get enough of this type of sound 😂

[@VinceTomJones]

Violator Awesome album

[@JediMindG]

Holy shit !!! I never put much attention to this band. Absolute Masters

[@krunoslavp.6764]

you still have the chance in your life

[@Johnyboyknowsbetter]

hell yeah

[@user-cx6vt3us6l]

Attention,there're another great albums except Violator.Listen to Music for the Masses,then Black Celebration,then Songs of faith&devotion and afterwards ULTRA.Congratulations,now you're a fan of DMode & now you have an ability to listen to their '81-'85 stuff.Oh,i forgot about Playing the Angel.Its good too.

[@JediMindG]

I will (y) Cheers man

[@franckbourse2344]

+Hingle McCringleberry poo po0poouyjh'bv

[@tiacbendi181]

The sound of Depeche Mode is different from other electronic band, they translate human emotion through electronic synthesizer.There is something in this band that i cant explain, this is not the unusual electronic pop band. When I am heard there song, " But not tonight" its so nostalgic and mellow dramatic song that takes me back on happy times of my life.

[@jasonpeters9716]

Goddamn I love DM. I'm 46..Have since late 80s.

[@rubenperez7310]

Depeche Mode as good as Always !!! 1990-2015

[@thatawkwardbandgirl1729]

+Johnas99 there still together

[@kostajovanovic3711]

* 1981- still active ;)

[@czujny8881]

+Ruben Perez * 2016 too :D

[@januszmaczynski2906]

+Johnas99 1980 - 2016

[@Thepietro5000pp]

1980 - 2017!