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.
Man in the Moon
Erasure Lyrics
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Delving under, cause to wonder
Why am I falling apart?
Scattered all around this topsy-turvy room
Will I find the one who takes me there too soon?
When the night is cold and you can't find anything
The spirit will fly and return with a new-found energy
So keep it within and delight as your garden grows
Whispered in some lonesome voice, too afraid to come out of the dark
Sinking down into the covers
Sleep to the beat of your heart
Spinning all around this most peculiar room
Will I find the one who takes me there too soon?
Do be kind and civilized and don't descend into the dark abyss
When the night is cold and you can't find anything
And your will to survive's at an all-time low
The spirit will fly and return with a new-found energy
So keep it within and delight as your garden grows
Do be kind and civilized and don't descend into the dark abyss
When the night is cold and you can't find anything
And your will to survive's at an all-time low
The spirit will fly and return with a new-found energy
So keep it within and delight as your garden grows
And the man up in the moon is shining
Good fortune down on me
And the man up in the moon is shining
Sweet love
Sweet love
The song "Man in the Moon" by Erasure talks about the emotional turmoil that an individual goes through when they are feeling lost, alone, and broken. The lyrics speak about stories from the deepest part of the heart, reflecting on the pain that the person is experiencing. The verses follow with the individual questioning why they are falling apart, wondering if they will ever find someone who can take them away from their suffering.
The chorus provides hope to the individual, stating that even in times of despair, the spirit can fly and return with new-found energy. The lyrics urge the person to keep hope within themselves, nurturing it like a garden. The verse about the man in the moon shining good fortune and sweet love is probably a metaphor for the individual finding love, peace, and happiness amidst their struggles.
The song's lyrics also emphasize the importance of being kind and civilized when going through tough times, resisting the temptation to descend into a dark abyss. Overall, the song is about the struggles of the heart and the importance of keeping hope alive during tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Stories from the deepest part of my heart
Recollections of personal experiences buried in the depths of my emotional being
Delving under, cause to wonder
Examining these memories leads to more questions and intrigue
Why am I falling apart?
Questioning the cause of my emotional breakdown
Scattered all around this topsy-turvy room
Objects in disarray in a room that is disorderly and chaotic
Will I find the one who takes me there too soon?
Searching for someone to accompany me on a journey that may be premature
When the night is cold and you can't find anything
During difficult times when everything seems out of reach
And your will to survive's at an all-time low
When motivation to continue living is at its lowest point
The spirit will fly and return with a new-found energy
The soul will soar and come back with renewed vigor
So keep it within and delight as your garden grows
Nurture this energy within yourself and revel in its growth
Whispered in some lonesome voice, too afraid to come out of the dark
The inner voice that longs to speak, but fears being exposed
Sinking down into the covers
Retreating into the safety and comfort of bed
Sleep to the beat of your heart
Slumber peacefully to the rhythm of your own heartbeat
Spinning all around this most peculiar room
Turning frantically in a particularly strange and unsettling space
Will I find the one who takes me there too soon?
Questioning whether a companion exists to accompany me on a potentially hasty journey
Do be kind and civilized and don't descend into the dark abyss
Remain empathetic and respectful, avoiding plummeting into a negative mental state
And the man up in the moon is shining
The celestial presence of the moon's image shines down
Good fortune down on me
Wishing for positive outcomes
Sweet love
Desiring and experiencing the blissful emotion of love
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY BELL, VINCE CLARKE
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