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.
Sacred
Erasure Lyrics
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To see what dreams will come alive
Our created energy runs through
When we connect our consciousness
Make our love a guiding light
And I am there in every part of you
Never feel that you're alone
In spite of all the things we've done
Our love is all
Sacred
We pray for love and deeper meaning
Holding our emotions in
Would only keep us prisoners inside
We let our minds and hearts release us
Pure intention sets us free
And there is nowhere left for us to hide
Never feel that you're alone
Hold on tight and I'll be strong
In spite of all the things we've done
Our love is all
Sacred like a thousand stars
Sacred when I'm in your arms
Oh you keep me safe from harm
Our love is all
This is all we ever needed
Sacred
Never feel that you're alone
Hold on tight and I'll be strong
In spite of all the things we've done
Our love is all
Sacred like a thousand stars
Sacred when I'm in your arms
Oh you keep me safe from harm
Our love is all
Sacred
The lyrics of Erasure's "Sacred" talk about the power of love in a relationship, how it keeps two people connected and gives them strength to face any obstacle that comes their way. The song opens with the invitation to "close our eyes and fantasize" and then creating a space for the dreams to take shape, where the energy flows freely, connecting the two people at a deeper level. This portrays the song as an uplifting and inspiring love song, one that describes the perfect relationship that everyone would love to have.
The chorus of the song, "Sacred like a thousand stars, Sacred when I'm in your arms" emphasizes the power of their love and the safety it generates. They both depend on each other and protect one another from harm.
The second verse of the song describes how they pray for love and deeper meaning, and despite many things they've done, their love is what they take refuge in. They don't hold themselves back but instead let their hearts be open and release them from any captivity. They depend wholly on each other for comfort and perceive their love as a sacred one.
Line by Line Meaning
We close our eyes and fantasise
We let ourselves be transported by our imagination
To see what dreams will come alive
To explore the possibilities of what could happen
Our created energy runs through
The positive energy we generate flows among us
When we connect our consciousness
When we become emotionally and mentally linked
Make our love a guiding light
Let love be the force that leads us
And I am there in every part of you
I am completely integrated into your being
Never feel that you're alone
You're never by yourself
Hold on tight and I'll be strong
I'm here for you and can be a source of strength
In spite of all the things we've done
Despite the mistakes we've made
Our love is all
Love is what really matters
We pray for love and deeper meaning
We hope for a more profound understanding of love
Holding our emotions in
Bottling up our feelings
Would only keep us prisoners inside
Would trap us emotionally
We let our minds and hearts release us
We allow ourselves to find release through our thoughts and emotions
Pure intention sets us free
Our genuine intentions liberate us
And there is nowhere left for us to hide
Nowhere left to conceal ourselves
Sacred like a thousand stars
Something of great significance and beauty, like the stars
Sacred when I'm in your arms
Intensely meaningful when I am close to you
Oh you keep me safe from harm
You offer me protection
This is all we ever needed
Love is all that ever truly matters
Sacred
Something of great importance or value
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDY BELL, RICHARD PHILIPS, VINCE CLARKE
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