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.
How My Eyes Adore You
Erasure Lyrics
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How my eyes adore you
As you walk into the room
Anytime you're feeling lonely
Like a ship without a sail
Anytime that I fall and stumble
Be my rock where others fail
Anytime that you're feeling lonely
Come along and be mine only
All it takes is a little trying
Please don't you leave me crying
He don't want to know
Just turn around and go
Woah, woah
How my eyes adore you
As you walk into the room
Anytime that you're feeling restless
Take a deep breath and let it go
Only know that it leaves me breathless
Anytime that you're feeling low
Anytime that you're feeling lonely
Come along and be mine only
I can see your future with me
Can you fill the need within me?
When I close my eyes
You're the only one I love
Take me darling
If he don't want to know
Just turn around and go
Woah, woah
There's enough for everybody
The world she don't mind
Woah, woah
How my eyes adore you
As you walk into the room
The lyrics of Erasure's song 'How My Eyes Adore You' describe the deep admiration and love the singer feels for the person mentioned in the song. The song begins with the singer marveling at the sight of this person walking into the room and how they adore them through their eyes. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire for a deeper connection with this person. The singer then goes on to address the person, expressing their willingness to be there for them in times of loneliness and despair, to be their rock amidst others' failure.
The chorus repeats the earlier lines, emphasizing how the singer adores this person and how their eyes gleam with admiration whenever they are present. The singer also hopes for a future with this person where they can fill each other's needs and support each other through life's ups and downs.
The song's bridge clarifies the singer's thoughts and emotions by stating that this person is the only one they love, and they long to be with them. The second stanza reiterates the singer's commitment to this person and their willingness to be there for them at all times.
Overall, 'How My Eyes Adore You' expresses the unbridled feelings and emotions the singer has for this person, and how they long for a deeper connection with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah, woah
Expression of excitement or enthusiasm
How my eyes adore you
I am deeply infatuated with you
As you walk into the room
Your mere presence brightens up my day
Anytime you're feeling lonely
I will be there for you when you need someone to talk to
Like a ship without a sail
Without direction or purpose
Anytime that I fall and stumble
In times of need, I need your unwavering support
Be my rock where others fail
Be my constant support when everyone else gives up on me
Come along and be mine only
I want you to be exclusive to me
All it takes is a little trying
We can overcome any obstacle by working together
Please don't you leave me crying
I am afraid of losing you and it would hurt me deeply
He don't want to know
He is not interested in what I have to say
Just turn around and go
Forget about him and move on
Anytime that you're feeling restless
When you can't find peace, let me calm your mind
Take a deep breath and let it go
Relax and let your worries fade away
Only know that it leaves me breathless
Just the thought of you taking my advice makes me feel overwhelmed with emotions
Anytime that you're feeling low
When you are feeling down, let me lift you up
I can see your future with me
I envision a future where we are together
Can you fill the need within me?
I am incomplete without your love and support
When I close my eyes
Even in my mind's eye, you are the only one I see
You're the only one I love
My feelings for you run deep and unwavering
Take me darling
Please be with me and never let me go
There's enough for everybody
There is an abundance of love in this world for everyone to share
The world she don't mind
The world is indifferent to our love, but that does not matter to us
How my eyes adore you
I am deeply in love with you and cannot get enough of you
As you walk into the room
Your presence alone brings me immense joy and happiness
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