I would hope that all you Depeche Mode fans out there are more deeper than to think the song is about sex or a gay relationship. The writer is just talking about being real in their relationship with their partner. In a relationship, even though you may love someone and want the best for them, and do your best not to sin against them, you are never going to be perfect. That's what the writer is saying. They will try not to sin, but have a full understanding that they will fall into sin because they are human. So, this guy is trying to explain this to their partner and hoping that their partner will understand not to take it personally when he sins but to realize that he is not perfect. At the same time, he understands she is not perfect either. But telling her to give the pain back, he is just telling her that it's okay not to be perfect. But is encouraging her to remain open and be herself and not be afraid to hurt him. And it's not about being unfaithful only, it could be any kind of emotional pain because in the end, that's the most painful pain out there. Why the title Strangelove? It is strange for people in this world nowadays to have that kind of openness in a relationship where they are not afraid to be imperfect and welcome each other's imperfection.
I would hope that all you Depeche Mode fans out there are more deeper than to think the song is about sex or a gay relationship. The writer is just talking about being real in their relationship with their partner. In a relationship, even though you may love someone and want the best for them, and do your best not to sin against them, you are never going to be perfect. That's what the writer is saying. They will try not to sin, but have a full understanding that they will fall into sin because they are human. So, this guy is trying to explain this to their partner and hoping that their partner will understand not to take it personally when he sins but to realize that he is not perfect. At the same time, he understands she is not perfect either. But telling her to give the pain back, he is just telling her that it's okay not to be perfect. But is encouraging her to remain open and be herself and not be afraid to hurt him. And it's not about being unfaithful only, it could be any kind of emotional pain because in the end, that's the most painful pain out there. Why the title Strangelove? It is strange for people in this world nowadays to have that kind of openness in a relationship where they are not afraid to be imperfect and welcome each other's imperfection.
I just wanted to say thank you for making this comment because I'm so glad someone else see it!
I just wanted to say thank you for making this comment because I'm so glad someone else see it!