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.
New Horizons
Erasure Lyrics
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Don't you ever give up hope
There will be new horizons
We will live to love again
You're my love, you're my savior
You're my rock in the storm
And the struggle we been through comes to an end
And I see upon your face the doubts are fading
It's coming in, it's gonna wash away the blues
Do we leave at dawn?
Shall we celebrate the morning?
There will be new horizons
We will live to love again
You're my love, you're my savior
You're my rock in the storm
Like the sea upon the shore the tides are changing
And the struggle we been through comes to an end
And I see upon your face the doubts are fading
It's coming in, it's gonna wash away the blues
Come to me, don't cry now
I will hold you close
Like the sea upon the shore the tides are changing
And the struggle we been through comes to an end
And I see upon your face the doubts are fading
Like the sea upon the shore the tides of change
It's coming in, it's gonna wash away the blues
The lyrics to Erasure's song "New Horizons" offer a message of hope and new beginnings in the face of difficult times. The opening lines, "When all is lost, don't you ever give up hope," urge the listener to persevere in the face of adversity. The chorus reassures that there will be "new horizons" and that love will prevail once more.
The verses describe the turmoil and struggle the singer and their love interest have faced, but also hint at a resolution. The mention of tides changing and doubts fading suggests that the worst is behind them and there is a new dawn on the horizon. The repetition of the phrase "like the sea upon the shore" further reinforces the idea of cycles and the constant ebb and flow of life.
The bridge of the song, with the lines "Come to me, don't cry now, I will hold you close," offers a moment of tenderness and support in the midst of uncertainty. Ultimately, the song offers a message of optimism, with the promise that the "tides of change" will wash away the pain and blues of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
When all is lost
Even when everything seems hopeless and lost
Don't you ever give up hope
Don't lose faith and keep hoping for a better tomorrow
There will be new horizons
There is hope for a better future
We will live to love again
We will find love again and be happy
You're my love, you're my savior
You are my everything and my saving grace
You're my rock in the storm
You provide stability and comfort during trying times
Like the sea upon the shore the tides are changing
Things are changing and moving forward like the natural ebb and flow of the ocean tides
And the struggle we been through comes to an end
The hardships we've endured are finally coming to a close
And I see upon your face the doubts are fading
I see that you are becoming more hopeful and optimistic
It's coming in, it's gonna wash away the blues
A positive change is on the way, and it will bring happiness and relief
Do we leave at dawn?
Should we start our journey early in the morning?
Shall we celebrate the morning?
Should we enjoy and appreciate the start of a new day?
Come to me, don't cry now
Come to me and don't be sad
I will hold you close
I will comfort and support you
Like the sea upon the shore the tides of change
Change is happening and it's unstoppable, just like the ocean tides
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andy Bell, Vince Clarke
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Denny G
Matt Pop gets it. He should be remixing an ENTIRE Erasure album cause he's that bloody good. This is absolutely brilliant and sounds like the Erasure we all know and love. He's the real deal. BRAVO MATT! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Michael Kays
Is there a fan petition we can write up?
Michael Kays
By. Far. Have you heard his Longships remix? Freakin ace.
Pauly Dee
This sounds like the Erasure I know and love!
Pauly Dee
@Michael Kays Been playing this track on repeat and am absolutely loving it! The best way I can describe this remix is hopeful! It's like a breath of fresh air. Gimme more of this sound!
Michael Kays
Agreed! I wish the album had sounded like this, I would have bought it.
Vangelis Provias
This has a very "I say, I say, I say" feeling and aftertaste which I really love. Well done Matt Pop!
Roberto Somavilla
Nightbird feelings too.
Bruce Roberts
This is the essential, positive Erasure sound shining through brightly.
2:27 to 3,30 is the best bit. Excellent!
FaSCoRP
A Matt Pop mix it is a guarantee to have an uplifting version of a song. I've been hearing a ton of remixes from him from several artists and he never dissapoint. BTW: Some bits near the ends reminded me some melodies from "Take Me Home" from Phil Collins