Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love (Like That)". Beginning in late 1986 with the release of their single Sometimes, Erasure established themselves on the British charts; albums such as The Circus, Wild!, Chorus, I Say I Say I Say, Loveboat and Nightbird demonstrated a further diversity of sound.
The album that boosted their career tremendously was The Innocents, which was released in 1988. A Little Respect and Chains of Love both hit the Billboard Top 100. Most people will probably remember Erasure for A Little Respect, which became one of their signature songs.
Clarke formerly was a member of Depeche Mode and later had a successful career with the duo Yazoo (known as Yaz in the US). Later he split with Yazoo partner Alison Moyet and briefly formed The Assembly with producer Eric Radcliffe. After a successful Assembly single ("Never Never"), Clarke released an unsuccessful one-off single with vocalist Paul Quinn ("One Day"). He then placed a blind advertisement in Melody Maker looking for a vocalist for a new musical project. He selected Andy Bell, who was the forty-first to audition (and whose voice would often be compared to Moyet's). From the start, their success was founded upon their songwriting skills. Clarke's talent for writing melodic, catchy pop songs was evident from his years with Depeche Mode and Yazoo. Bell's gifts as a lyricist and melodist added depth and character to Clarke's style (additionally, Bell was openly gay from the beginning, and he reflected this in his lyrics at a time when society as a whole was more ignorant around queer issues than it is today - making Erasure's success all the more phenomenal). As pop craftsmen, the pair's work bears comparison with that of Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, OMD, Alphaville, a-ha, Roxette and other pop songwriters.
Though their productivity and record sales declined beginning in the second half of the 1990s, Erasure scored at least one Top 30 hit with the release of every new album. Few electronic bands have demonstrated the durability of Erasure.
In 2005 Erasure made a comeback with their number one position on the US Dance Chart, eighteen years after their first chart-topper. This success was mirrored in the UK with the debut single from Nightbird ("Breathe") reaching number four in the charts. Erasure also enabled fans to configure and buy their own remixes of the single 'Don't Say You Love Me' through the band website. Each variant of the song was limited to a single download.
2006 saw the release of the album Union Street, which features a collection of previously released Erasure songs that the band have reinterpreted with an acoustic / country & western style. The album is named after the recording studio in Brooklyn where it was recorded.
A new album, Light at the End of the World, was released in 2007.
Everybody
Erasure Lyrics
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Look around you
Change your heart
It will astound you
I need your lovin'
Like the sunshine
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Change your heart
Look around you
Change your heart
Will astound you
I need your lovin'
Like the sunshine
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
I need your lovin'
Like the sunshine
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
The song "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" by Erasure is a poignant and introspective piece about the need for change and growth in every individual's life. The lyrics encourage the listener to look inward and examine their heart, emphasizing that change can be both surprising and rewarding. The repetition of the line “I need your lovin' like the sunshine” conveys a sense of longing and vulnerability, while the final repetition of “Everybody's gotta learn sometime” reminds us that personal growth is a universal experience.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to be open to change and to embrace the unknown. It emphasizes the importance of personal growth, and suggests that this can only be achieved by embracing new experiences and perspectives. The repetition of the lyrics reinforces this message, and serves as a reminder that every person is on their own journey of discovery and self-improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
Change your heart
Consider changing your inner self
Look around you
Take a closer look at your surroundings and see what needs to change
Change your heart
Reiterate the importance of altering your attitude and beliefs
It will astound you
The positive changes that you experience can surprise you
I need your lovin'
The singer appeals to the listener to show them love and care
Like the sunshine
The love that the singer seeks is compared to essential, warming sunshine
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Change is a necessary part of life that we all need to go through at some point
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Another reminder that learning and evolving is essential for personal growth
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
A final insistence on the importance of learning and change
Change your heart
Restate the imperative need for inner transformation
Look around you
Encourage the listener to look deeper into their surroundings
Change your heart
Yet another call for self-improvement
Will astound you
The results of personal transformation can be incredibly impactful
I need your lovin'
Reaffirm the plea for love and connection
Like the sunshine
Love is portrayed as one of life's fundamental needs, like the sun
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Repeat the notion that change happens to everyone
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Continued emphasis on the theme of growth and progress
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
One final note on the inevitability of transformation
I need your lovin'
Final repetition of the desire for love and connection
Like the sunshine
Final reiteration that love is an essential, life-giving force
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Closing statement reiterating the importance of change in life
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Final emphasis on the universality of personal growth
Everybody's gotta learn sometime
Concluding reminder that change is inevitable and necessary for personal development
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Warren
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