About the Song
"Policy of Truth" is a song by the English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 7 May 1990 as the third single from their seventh studio album Violator (1990). It is the only Depeche Mode single to chart higher on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart than on the UK Singles Chart, and it became the band's second chart-topper on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song "Policy of Truth" can be read as an exploration of the complexities surrounding honesty and its consequences in personal relationships. For many listeners, it highlights the idea that revealing the truth can lead to unexpected challenges and emotional turmoil. The lyrical journey suggests a struggle between the desire for transparency and the fears of vulnerability. This duality reflects on how one's choices about truth-telling can shape connections with others, leaving listeners to contemplate the balance between honesty and intimacy.
Did You Know?
- Depeche Mode are an English electronic band formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980.
- Originally formed with the line-up of Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke, the band has consisted of Gahan and Gore since Fletcher's death in 2022.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Violator (Deluxe)
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: March 19, 1990
- Track runtime: 4:55
Quick Facts
- Artist: DEPECHE MODE
- Song: POLICY OF TRUTH
- Album/collection: Violator (Deluxe)
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: Policy of Truth
