Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus (official Video) Apr 2026

Chief songwriter Martin Gore was inspired by Priscilla Presley's autobiography , Elvis and Me . The lyrics explore the idea of a partner becoming a "mentor" or a god-like figure in a relationship.

The iconic rhythm in the song was created by sampling the sound of band members jumping up and down on flight cases in the studio. Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus (Official Video)

Upon its release, the video faced censorship by MTV for containing what was deemed explicit footage . Chief songwriter Martin Gore was inspired by Priscilla