Originally comprising of Lyane Leigh and American-born Raz-Ma-Taz (Richard Michael Smith), the group started in 1994 and recorded throughout the rest of the 1990s. However by June 1996, both members of the group had left due to a disagreement between Leigh and producer David Brandes. E-Rotic was now comprised of Jeanette Christensen and Terence d'Arby (not to be confused with Terence Trent D'Arby). Lyane Leigh continued to provide vocal work for several albums until 1999 due to contract, but she and Raz-Ma-Taz formed their own group in the meantime, known as SEX Appeal. In October of the same year, d'Arby was replaced by Ché Jouaner.
Christensen left in 2001, and the new vocalist was Yasemin Baysal, previously of the group Das Modul. However, both Jouaner and Baysal left in 2002, and the new vocalist and rapper would be Lydia Madawjewski (who had been providing vocals since Lyane Leigh's departure in 1999) and Robert Spehar. However, it has been revealed that the actual rap performer for the group in the studio has actually been the producer David Brandes.
S.O.S
E-Rotic Lyrics
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We?re choking on our own blood
Days gone by
And we?re trying to fulfill
The hole we have inside
Embrace the life
Find a safe place to hide
We?re still searching for replacements in our lives
And who?s the one to blame
Break my heart of stone
We?ve been apart to long; we?re making different paths driving the same old road
Take me out of this danger zone
We?re going around and round
Writing different lyrics for the same old song
We?re lying to save our souls
Polite is the way to masquerade the truth that needs to be told
Days gone by
And we?re trying to move on
Singing the same old song
Forsake me, I?ve got to go
Silence is the cross we carry
Making me feel so scary
Take me out of this danger zone
We?re going round and round
Writing different lyrics for the same old song
I can?t reach
Tonight you make me feel so hopeless
Be my everything or go away
The lyrics to E-Rotic's song S.O.S speak about the pain and hurt that has blinded and suffocated somebody, causing them to search for replacements for the hole they feel inside. The song continues by describing how the person is trying to hide from the difficulties of life, and as a result, they're writing different lyrics but singing the same old song. The lyrics also suggest that this person is lying in order to save their soul and that politeness is just a masquerade for the truth that needs to be told. Throughout the song, the person is pleading to be taken out of the danger zone as they feel trapped and that they're just going round and round.
The song's lyrics seem to convey a sense of loneliness and despair that someone feels when they're facing extreme difficulties in their lives. They're trying to desperately move on from their current situation but are unable to do so because they are stuck in the same old routine. The lyrics could also suggest that sometimes people use politeness and lies as a way to protect themselves from the truth, which can be painful. Additionally, the phrase 'writing different lyrics for the same old song' may suggest that the person is trying to make changes in their lives but is ultimately just repeating the same mistakes over and over.
Line by Line Meaning
We're blinded by the hurt
We're unable to see past the pain we're experiencing
We're choking on our own blood
We're suffocating in the emotion or situation that is causing us harm
Days gone by
A considerable amount of time has passed since the incident occurred
And we're trying to fulfill
We're attempting to fill the void that we feel inside
The hole we have inside
The emotional emptiness that we feel
Embrace the life
We should try to accept and enjoy the present moment
Find a safe place to hide
To protect ourselves from harm or further pain
We're still searching for replacements in our lives
We're trying to replace what we have lost with something else
And who's the one to blame
We're questioning who or what caused our situation or feelings
Break my heart of stone
Tear down my walls and allow me to feel emotions again
We've been apart too long; we're making different paths driving the same old road
We've been separated for a significant amount of time and are moving in different directions but are still facing the same issues
Take me out of this danger zone
Remove me from this harmful or toxic environment
We're going around and round
We're stuck in a cycle and not making progress
Writing different lyrics for the same old song
We're repeating the same actions and getting the same results
We're lying to save our souls
We're being dishonest to protect our own emotional wellbeing
Polite is the way to masquerade the truth that needs to be told
We're pretending to be polite but avoiding saying what truly needs to be said
And we're trying to move on
We're attempting to let go of the past and move forward
Singing the same old song
We're repeating the same patterns or behaviors
Forsake me, I've got to go
Abandon me, I need to leave this situation
Silence is the cross we carry
We're dealing with the burden of silence or unspoken emotions
Making me feel so scary
It's causing me to feel scared or frightened
I can't reach
I'm unable to connect or communicate effectively
Tonight you make me feel so hopeless
You're causing me to feel hopeless or defeated
Be my everything or go away
Either commit to being fully present and supportive or leave and don't waste my time
Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: Arthur Appel
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