A Question of Lust – English Lyrics

• By: Depeche Mode

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt synth-pop of Depeche Mode's "A Question of Lust." Sung by Martin Gore, this track offers a unique opportunity to explore English through its vulnerable lyrics, rich in expressions of intimacy, trust, and the delicate dance of human connection. The song's melancholic yet tender melody perfectly complements its poetic exploration of love's complexities, making it a captivating and emotionally resonant piece for language learners.

[English]

Fragile, like a baby in your arms

Be gentle with me, I'd never willingly do you harm

Apologies are all you seem to get from me

But just like a child, you make me smile when you care for me

And you know

It's a question of lust, it's a question of trust

It's a question of not letting what we've built up crumble to dust

It is all of these things and more, that keep us together

Independence is still important for us though

(We realise) It's easy to make the stupid mistake of letting go

(Do you know what I mean?)

My weaknesses, you know each and every one

(It frightens me)

I need to drink more than you seem to think before I'm anyone's

And you know

It's a question of lust, it's a question of trust

It's a question of not letting what we've built up crumble to dust

It is all of these things and more, that keep us together

Kiss me goodbye when I'm on my own

But you know that I'd rather be home

It's a question of lust, it's a question of trust

It's a question of not letting what we've built up crumble to dust

It is all of these things and more, that keep us together

It's a question of lust, it's a question of trust

It's a question of not letting what we've built up crumble to dust

It is all of these things and more, that keep us together

It's a question of lust, it's a question of trust

It's a question of not letting what we've built up crumble to dust

It is all of these things and more, that keep us together

It's a question of lust, it's a question of trust

It's a question of not letting what we've built up crumble to dust

It is all of these things and more, that keep us together

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fragile /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ B2	adjective - easily broken or damaged
trust /trʌst/ B2	noun - firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something verb - to have confidence in someone or something
lust /lʌst/ B1	noun - intense sexual desire
build /bɪld/ B1	verb - to construct or form by putting parts together
crumble /ˈkrʌmbl/ C2	verb - to break into small pieces or fall apart gradually
independence /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ C1	noun - freedom from dependence on or control by another
weaknesses /ˈwiːknəsɪz/ C2	noun - plural of weakness; areas of lacking strength or power
mistake /mɪsˈteɪk/ B2	noun - an action or decision that is wrong or misguided
smile /smaɪl/ A2	verb - to make a happy or friendly facial expression
apology /əˈpɒlədʒi/ B2	noun - an expression of regret for an offense or fault
arm /ɑːrm/ A1	noun - the limb of the human body extending from the shoulder to the hand
harmed /hɑːrmd/ B2	verb / adjective - to cause injury or damage to someone or something
care /keər/ A2	noun - serious attention or consideration applied to doing something

Key Grammar Structures

• It's a question of lust, it's a question of trust

  ➔ It is a question of

  ➔ The phrase "It's a question of" is used to indicate that something depends on or relates to a specific issue or concept.

• Making the stupid mistake of letting go

  ➔ Gerund phrase "making the mistake of" + verb

  ➔ This structure shows the action of committing a mistake related to a particular behavior or decision.

• It's easy to make the stupid mistake

  ➔ Infinitive phrase "to make" used as subject complement

  ➔ The phrase "It's easy to" followed by an infinitive indicates that the action is simple or not difficult for someone.

• Independence is still important for us though

  ➔ Adverb "still" used to emphasize continued importance

  ➔ The adverb "still" indicates that something continues to be the case or important despite other factors.

• It's a question of not letting what we've built up crumble to dust

  ➔ Gerund phrase "not letting" + object + verb in base form

  ➔ This structure expresses the act of preventing or allowing something to happen, with "not letting" indicating prevention.

• Kiss me goodbye when I'm on my own

  ➔ Imperative sentence "Kiss me goodbye" + adverbial clause "when I'm on my own"

  ➔ The imperative "Kiss me goodbye" is a command or request, and the clause "when I'm on my own" specifies the time or condition.