People are people - Depeche Mode

'People are people' was written by Martin Gore, with Alan Wilder creating much of the sound of the track. It was released as Depeche Mode's tenth single in March 1984, reaching number 1 in Germany, number 4 in the UK singles chart and number 10 in the Dutch Top 40.

Despite its success, Martin Gore considers 'People are people' one of his least favourite songs. He prefers his songs to have subtle meanings so that people can find their own meanings to it, and this lyric does not fit that description. It was never performed live again after 1988.

My collection: 7" single no. 591
Found: All that music, Leiden, February 16, 1988
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'People are people' / 'In your memory'