# The 1993 Depeche Mode song Bono believes speaks to anyone who’s been through dark times

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-1993-depeche-mode-song-bono-believes-speaks-to-anyone-whos-been-through-dark-times/
- Published: 2026-10-31T08:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T08:23:53+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/bono-names-the-perfect-song-for-when-you-need-healing/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Bono included “Walking in My Shoes” in his life-changing songs list.
- The 1993 Depeche Mode track ranked 44th.
- He praised its themes of healing and empathy.

## Summary

In 2020, Bono marked his 60th birthday by naming 60 songs he felt had saved his life, including Depeche Mode’s 1993 song “Walking in My Shoes”. He said its portrayal of difficult personal experiences and need for healing could resonate with anyone who has faced dark times.

The track appears at number 44 on Bono’s list and comes from Depeche Mode’s album *Songs of Faith and Devotion*. Bono described it as a moving blend of electronic music, blues and gospel, likening it to a psalm and praising its call for fellow feeling. The article also connects his choice to themes of doubt and faith in U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”.

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