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.
I Could Fall in Love With You
Erasure Lyrics
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And dissolve me
But I never do what I am told to
You enthuse me
Don't abuse me
At the worse of times you'll never lose me
There are times when I could fall in love with you
Don't get me wrong
I can be strong
When I could fall in love with you
Don't let me down
Take me to test
When I could fall in love with you
Like a child
Like a child
I was dreaming
We were sleeping
And you held me tight to keep believing
Don't upset me
I won't let you
Fall into a space that's empty
There are times when I could fall in love with you
There are times when I would scream till I was blue
Don't get me wrong
I can be strong
When I would fall in love with you
Don't let me down
Take me to test
When I could fall in love with you
Like a child
Like a child
There are times when I could fall in love with you
There are times when I would scream till I was blue
Don't get me wrong
I can be strong
When I would fall in love with you
Don't let me down
Take me to test
When I would fall in love with you
Like a child
Like a child
Don't get me wrong
I can be strong
When I would fall in love with you
Don't let me down
Take me to test
When I would fall in love with you
Like a child
Like a child
The lyrics of "I Could Fall in Love With You" by British synth-pop duo Erasure are captivating and full of emotional depth. The song begins with a plea for physical touch and a desire to be emotionally vulnerable with someone. The lines "Come and hold me and dissolve me / but I never do what I am told to" suggest that the singer is open to affection and intimacy, but only on their own terms. The following phrase "You enthuse me, don't abuse me / at the worse of times you'll never lose me" reflects a sense of loyalty and dedication to the relationship.
However, the chorus reveals a conflicted state of mind. The lines "There are times when I could fall in love with you / there are times when I would scream till I was blue" show the singer's confused feelings towards love and commitment. The phrase "Don't get me wrong, I can be strong / When I could fall in love with you / Don't let me down, take me to test" indicates that the singer is afraid of being vulnerable and hurt but is willing to take a chance on love if the other person proves themselves trustworthy.
The second verse continues the theme of dreaming and longing for emotional connection, but also highlights the importance of respect and mutual understanding. The phrase "Don't upset me, I won't let you / fall into a space that's empty" suggests that the singer wants to maintain a level of self-respect and dignity in the relationship.
Overall, "I Could Fall in Love With You" is a complex and emotionally honest song about the challenges and rewards of opening oneself up to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come and hold me
Please embrace me
And dissolve me
Help me forget my troubles
But I never do what I am told to
I am a rebellious person
You enthuse me
Your energy inspires me
Don't abuse me
Please don't mistreat me
At the worse of times you'll never lose me
Even during tough times, I'll remain loyal to you
There are times when I could fall in love with you
Sometimes, I feel a strong attraction towards you
There are times when I would scream till I was blue
Other times, I feel upset with you
Don't get me wrong
I don't want to be misunderstood
I can be strong
I can handle difficult situations
When I could fall in love with you
If the circumstances were different, I could see myself falling in love with you
Don't let me down
Please don't disappoint me
Take me to test
Challenge me
Like a child
In a carefree, innocent way
I was dreaming
I was lost in thought
We were sleeping
We were in a peaceful state
And you held me tight to keep believing
You embraced me and gave me hope
Don't upset me
Please don't make me sad
I won't let you fall into a space that's empty
I won't let you become lost and alone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY BELL, VINCE CLARKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@moiremoi4545
Come and hold me
And dissolve me
But I never do what I am told to
You enthuse me
Don't abuse me
At the worse of times you'll never lose me
There are times when I could fall in love with you
There are times when I would scream till I was blue
Don't get me wrong
I can be strong
When I could fall in love with you
Don't let me down
Take me to test
When I could fall in love with you
Like a child
Like a child
I was dreaming
We were sleeping
And you held me tight to keep believing
Don't upset me
I won't let you
Fall into a space that's empty
There are times when I could fall in love with you
There are times when I would scream till I was blue
Don't get me wrong
I can be strong
When I would fall in love with you
Don't let me down
Take me to test
When I could fall in love with you
Like a child
Like a child
There are times when I could fall in love with you
There are times when I would scream till I was blue
Don't get me wrong
I can be strong
When I would fall in love with you
Don't let me down
Take me to test
When I would fall in love with you
Like a child
Like a child
Don't get me wrong
I can be strong
When I would fall in love with you
Don't let me down
Take me to test
When I would fall in love with you
Like a child
Like a child
@grabitup
Seeing people be affectionate always makes me smile:)
@spectre1012001
Quite simply, Ladies and Gentlemen, the best band ever!!!!
@AsEasyAsPIE2017
Well I really love Erasure, but have you ever heard about Depeche Mode? XD
@jeffjohnson8624
No arguments here. Erasure is the greatest. What's your favoritest Erasure song? Mine's Take Me Back. Agnesfashionart made a wonderful video set to beautiful Classic Art Paintings in the background. But Reason off Violet Flame grows on me every time I listen to it.
@spectre1012001
@As Easy As PIE Let's add Yazoo to the mix as well!!
@themode00
Love is love... find it and keep it.
@lindalloyd6581
Love is simply the most important , beautiful thing in the world and always will be.
@Swordbreakercl
We can make love not war. This video clip is so simple and so awesome. 5 stars
@SuperOwens23
i like that erasure has maintained their sound over the years..
@floteamo
World needs more bands like this, always sharing good feelings, giving us love and excelent music. I listen ERASURE since my youth. Andy, Vince, Thank you for all those moments beside me, good and bad ones. LOVE!