"Depeche Mode release a new single, 'Barrel Of A Gun' on February 3, 1997 on Mute. The single also includes 'Painkiller' and several remixes of both tracks, by disparate dance luminaries Underworld, 3 Phase, One Inch Punch and Plastikman. 'Barrel Of A Gun' is released simultaneously on two CD's and 12-inch vinyl formats. The CD's come in special reverse jewel cases, while the 12-inch has a gatefold sleeve.

Depeche Mode have now slimmed to a three piece of founder members Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher following the departure of Alan Wilder after their last 'Songs Of Faith And Devotion' LP and tour. The band have been working on their new material with producer Tim Simenon, and consider 'Barrel Of A Gun' to be an inspiring departure.

"I think 'Barrel Of A Gun' challenges what Depeche Mode have done before and that's something that I feel is really important for us," opines Dave Gahan. Songwriter Martin Gore describes the tracks' subject matter as being about: "Not having as much choice to make decisions as you'd like. I really think we're all born with some sort of genetic lineage which means we can only stray slightly from our path. We've all got certain cages that we're in."

The video for 'Barrel Of A Gun' was filmed in London and Marrakesh. The song is taken from Depeche Mode's forthcoming new album, their first for four years, which is due for release in April 1997. (taken from Mute Liberation Technologies)"


Depeche Mode
'Barrel Of A Gun'

Do you mean this horny creep
set upon weary feet
who looks in need of sleep
that doesn't come
this twisted, tortured mess
this bed of sinfulness
who's longing for some rest
and feeling numb

What do you expect of me
what is it you want
whatever you've planned for me
I'm not the one

A vicious appetite
visits me each night
and won't be satisfied
won't be denied
an unvearable pain
a beating in my brain
that leaves the mark of cain
right here inside

What am I supposed to do
when everything that I've done
is leading me to conclude
I'm not the one

Whatever I've done
I've been staring down the barrel of a gun

Is there something you need from me
are you having your fun
I never agreed to be
your holy one

Whatever I've done
I've been staring down the barrel of a gun.