Here is a plea From my heart to you Nobody knows me As well as you do You know how hard it is for me To shake the disease That takes hold of my tongue In situations like these Understand me...understand me... " Shake the Disease " Writer: Martin Gore. Copyright: EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Oh, Martin Gore, you are so wise. Little did I know that his lyrics, which pulled at my heart strings as a tween, would be so relevant 30 years later. This is a love song for the ages. You don't need to have a lover to relate to this song, in fact, it resonates more if you haven't yet found your true love. And not only does it describe one person's angst at wanting to be loved and understood, but how strongly our drive is to express ourselves with the right words at the right time. The song has special meaning for me, as it is quite literally a disease that has shaken my ability to express myself. If you've read any of my previous posts you already know th
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