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I do a cover of a Velvet Underground song, and they were one of the most important bands, for me.

Martin Gore

Song

I don't write poems and put them to music. Just let things flow.

Martin Gore

Music

Poems

I didn't write songs for a very long time.

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Time

Songs

I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different.

Anything that I write comes from the soul.

Martin Gore

Soul

When people meet me I think they're surprised to find out I'm not always angst-ridden.

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People

Music is really all about experimentation and lots of trial and error. It's just mind-numbingly boring until you hit on something that works well.

I sit down and create atmospheres, start playing guitar or piano and just sing whatever comes out of my mouth.

Martin Gore

Guitar

I studied German at school. I lived in Berlin for two years and had a German girlfriend for five years, so I don't find speaking German particularly difficult. Singing was slightly more difficult.

I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

Martin Gore

Songs

I like their darkness but I also like the pop-side of the Velvet Underground.

Martin Gore

Darkness

The majority of the time I'm at home with my family, I play football three times a week.

I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it.

I didn't expect us to be around after 25 years.

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Years

People are People still gets played to death on '80s stations. It was our first big break in America. It's not exactly my favorite song.