Tamtrum – In Sympathy

Associated artists/bands: Tamtrum

“Tamtrum – In Sympathy” 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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"Tamtrum – In Sympathy" is available on following Depeche Mode compilations and/or tributes

Jun. 10th, 2011

Physical release

Alfa Matrix Re:Covered, Vol. 2 – A Tribute to Depeche Mode

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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.

Michael M. Müller

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More info about Depeche Mode's original "In Sympathy"

Released on: Sounds Of The Universe

Release year: 2009

Track type: Regular album track

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Lyrics of "In Sympathy"

They’re almost falling over you
Why don’t they call a truce
Whatever they are trying to do
It’s of little use

They’re drowning you in compliments
Trying to furnish proof
And though they speak with eloquence
There is little truth

You’re bright
You’re strong
You know your right from wrong
At least to some degree
You’re wise
You’re tough
You’ve heard their lies enough
You smile in sympathy

I’m watching your serenity
The way your soul transcends
Their tedious obscenities
Your patience never ends

And as the night begins to fade
You’re heading for the door
Followed by a sad parade
You’re on your own once more

You’re bright
You’re strong
You know your right from wrong
At least to some degree
You’re wise
You’re tough
You’ve heard their lies enough
You smile in sympathy