Only When I Lose Myself Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Concert Junkie 

Cover art for Only When I Lose Myself lyrics by Depeche Mode

Has anyone else considered this to be a song about infedelity?

"It’s only when I lose myself in someone else Then I find myself I find myself"

When we meet someone new, we feel that they really understand us. Loosing yourself in somone to discover how they see you allows you to see "find" yourself.

"Something beautiful is happening inside for me Something sensual, it's full of fire and mystery I feel hypnotized, I feel paralized I have found heaven"

This is the butterflies, the excitment of someone new. It's sensual, new, etc. It's addicting, paralizing.

"There’s a thousand reasons Why I shouldn't spent my time with you For every reason not to be here I can think of two Keep me hanging on Feeling nothing’s wrong Inside your heaven"

You shouldn't be there, your cheating, but you can't draw yourself away from that perfect place.

"I can feel the emptiness inside me fade & disappear There's a feeling of content that now you are here I feel satisfied I belong inside Your velvet heaven"

The feeling you had with your partner perhaps what led you to cheat. There is a sense of belonging with this new person.

"Did I need to sell my soul For pleasure like this Did I have to lose control To treasure your kiss Did I need to place my heart In the palm of your hand Before I could even start To understand"

Selling your soul is the risk of being unfaithful. Loosing control, giving your heart to feel loved again.

My Interpretation

I totally agree, I think it is about infedelity. I've been in that shoes and this text is like written from my heart