Sweet Little Band – Martyr

Associated artists/bands: Sweet Little Band
“Sweet Little Band – Martyr” is a known cover version of the famous Depeche Mode song. However, detailed information about this specific version is currently limited.
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"Sweet Little Band – Martyr" is available on following Depeche Mode compilations and/or tributes

Jan. 1st, 2008

Physical release

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Michael M. Müller

Although I already owned all regular releases, I started "seriously" collecting Depeche Mode's releases from all over the world in the late 80s. But when the internet and espacially eBay came up, I wanted to specialise my collection, because with eBay it was not a question of "how to find a rarity?" anymore, but just a question of "who pays the most?". That was the start of my collection of Depeche Mode cover versions.

I really like it when artists create a completely new mood in a cover version. For me, the best covers are very often just unknown tracks on an artist's album, while many tribute compilations are just "sound-a-likes" without own creativity.
Picture of Michael M. Müller

Michael M. Müller

Although I already owned all regular releases, I started "seriously" collecting Depeche Mode's releases from all over the world in the late 80s. But when the internet and espacially eBay came up, I wanted to specialise my collection, because with eBay it was not a question of "how to find a rarity?" anymore, but just a question of "who pays the most?". That was the start of my collection of Depeche Mode cover versions.

I really like it when artists create a completely new mood in a cover version. For me, the best covers are very often just unknown tracks on an artist's album, while many tribute compilations are just "sound-a-likes" without own creativity.

More info about Depeche Mode's original "Martyr"

Depeche Mode - Martyr

Released on: The Best Of (Volume 1)

Release year: 2006

Track type: Regular album track

Lyrics of "Martyr"

I’ve been a martyr for love
And I will die in the flames
As I draw my last breath
As I’m close in on death
I will call out your name

I’ve been a martyr for love
Nailed up on the cross
While you’re having your fun
As the damage is done
I’m assessing the cost

I knew what I was letting myself in for
I knew that I could never even the score

I’ve been a martyr for love
I need to be by your side
I have knelt at your feet
I have felt you deceit
Could have leave if I tried

I’ve been a martyr for love
Tortured every hour
From the day I was born
I’ve been moved like a pawn
By the greatest of powers

I knew that I would have to suffer in vain
A way that I would never outgrow the pain

I’ve been a martyr for love
I’ve been a martyr for love
I’ve been a martyr for love