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.
La Gloria
Erasure Lyrics
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Disco diva why flamenco chico
You know the eyes`ll all be fixing on you tonight
La bonita a la vista de un marinero
The men in the "casa de rosa"
They have a penchant for living
She`ll be dancing till the coca wears off tonight
Who`s a bad girl tonight
Tonight she`ll be having fun
The likes of which we`ll never know
Tonight she`ll be having fun
See her go
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
Woah estamos en la gloria
Oh Suzi you`re shaking you`re red dress
Viva tango to revive the bull
She`ll be dancing, she`ll be clicking her heels tonight
If you see her estrellita, she`ll make you king for a day
Ole to the cabaretera
She`ll sing all your troubles away
Looking down the barrel of a loaded gun
Pata tendida!
Si no la bandida
She go rattattatta
!Ariba ariba ariba andale!
Kiss all them working day blues away
Till the light of day
Estamos en la gloria
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
Woah estamos en la gloria
The lyrics to Erasure's song "La Gloria" paint a vivid image of a flamboyant woman named Suzi, who is getting ready to go out and dance the night away. She has red hair and is dressed in a red dress, ready to show off her disco and flamenco moves. Her beauty and energy attract the attention of all the men in the "casa de rosa" and she becomes the center of attention for the night. The lyrics are in Spanish, adding to the exotic and playful mood of the song.
As the song progresses, we see that Suzi is all about living for the moment and having fun. She’ll be dancing till the “coca wears off” meaning till the drugs wear off. The lyrics suggest that Suzi is a bit of a bad girl and might even have a gun and be involved in some criminal activities. Yet, all of this only adds to Suzi's allure, and she is able to make everyone forget their worries and sing their blues away. The final line, "Estamos en la gloria" which translates to "We are in glory," reinforces the idea that tonight is about being in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest.
"La Gloria" is a fun and energetic song that captures the essence of club culture and dancing for the sake of dancing. The lyrics are light-hearted and playful, which matches the upbeat melody and rhythm. The song’s Spanish lyrics add to the overall exoticism and joy of the song. It is a party anthem that encourages people to let go and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Suzi you`re shaking your red hair
Hey Suzi, the way you dance is mesmerizing and alluring.
Disco diva why flamenco chico
Suzi, you're the queen of the dancefloor, blending genres like disco and flamenco effortlessly.
You know the eyes`ll all be fixing on you tonight
Everyone at this party is going to be watching you dance tonight, Suzi.
La bonita a la vista de un marinero
You're the kind of beauty that would stop a sailor in his tracks, Suzi.
The men in the "casa de rosa"
The patrons of this club, 'casa de rosa', are a passionate bunch.
They have a penchant for living
They love to live life to the fullest and enjoy the pleasures it has to offer.
She`ll be dancing till the coca wears off tonight
Suzi will be dancing all night until the effects of the coca leaves her system.
Who`s a bad girl tonight
Who's going to show us how to have a good time?
Tonight she`ll be having fun
Suzi is going to have a blast tonight.
The likes of which we`ll never know
We can't even imagine the level of fun she's going to have.
See her go
Watch her dance and have the time of her life.
La la la la la la la
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Woah estamos en la gloria
Oh, we are in paradise right now.
Oh Suzi you`re shaking you`re red dress
Suzi, the way you dress is tantalizing and attention-grabbing.
Viva tango to revive the bull
The tango music is so powerful that it can even revive a dead bull.
She`ll be dancing, she`ll be clicking her heels tonight
Suzi will be dancing with passion and excitement, even clicking her heels for added flair.
If you see her estrellita, she`ll make you king for a day
If you're lucky enough to dance with Suzi, it will feel like you've been crowned king for a day.
Ole to the cabaretera
A shout-out to Suzi, the star of the cabaret tonight.
She`ll sing all your troubles away
Suzi's performance tonight will make you forget all your worries and troubles.
Looking down the barrel of a loaded gun
At this party, things can get a little dangerous or out of control.
Pata tendida!
Watch out, things are heating up!
Si no la bandida
If we don't watch out, things could get wild and chaotic.
She go rattattatta
Suzi goes all out with her dancing and doesn't hold back.
!Ariba ariba ariba andale!
Let's go, let's go, let's go! Everyone get up and dance!
Kiss all them working day blues away
Dancing tonight will help us forget all the stress and difficulties of our daily lives.
Till the light of day
We will dance until the sun comes up.
La la la la la la la
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Woah estamos en la gloria
Oh, we are in paradise right now.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY BELL, VINCE CLARKE
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