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The video opens with the text, "MIRROR presents Dave Gahan in Nostalgia," and then the scene changes to Dave approaching the mirror. The entire video is framed by an ornate, gold frame, as if all of the scenes are taking place in a mirror mounted on the wall. Anyway, I believe that there is no such thing as the perfect song, but this song comes nearest to it as can be for me, all because of the combination of very relatable lyrics, Dave's fine vocals, and exquisite instrumentation. It is a feeling that I wallow in quite often and I have to stop myself sometimes from succumbing to it because if I don't, then I end up missing out on the things of the present. Nostalgia is such a powerful thing and that is expressed so eloquently here sometimes it can cause us to make brash and perhaps unwise decisions, such as running back to a toxic ex or trying to recreate past experiences that can no longer exist in the present. As for the lyrics, they really speak to me. And Dave's vocals on this are just top-notch! I would say this is probably one of his best vocal performances, period.
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This song sounds like something Paul McCartney might've written for The Beatles, too. I would classify the music as modern classical, as the light and melodic piano gives that old-school classical feel but later on when the synths and rocking electric guitars come in, it gives the whole thing a very modern twist. This is such a beautiful and underrated song and among my absolute favorites of those featuring Dave.