blast from the past

[fingertrouble]

They're playing songs from Depeche Mode's 'Songs of Faith and Devotion' and it's having a devastating effect on me, I haven't heard these in years...on purpose. Especially 'In my Room' and 'Walking in my Shoes' and 'Condemnation'...ow. Memories.

A certain time in my life, unemployed, freshly out of university, closeted.

Now Im not looking for absolution
Forgiveness for the things I do
But before you come to any conclusions
Try walking in my shoes
Try walking in my shoes

Youll stumble in my footsteps
Keep the same appointments I kept
If you try walking in my shoes
If you try walking in my shoes

Morality would frown upon
Decency look down upon
The scapegoat fates made of me
But I promise you, my judge and jurors
My intentions couldnt have been purer
My case is easy to see

Im not looking for a clearer conscience
Peace of mind after what Ive been through
And before we talk of repentance
Try walking in my shoes
Try walking in my shoes