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.
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Erasure Lyrics
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I've been waiting for a long time
We're gonna be, we're gonna be
Together again
I've been connected to the right line
We'll be together and nobody ain't never
Gonna disconnect us or ever separate us
Or say to us you've got to
Stop!
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop!
Don't jump before you look
Get hung upon a hook
Before you make a fool out of love
We'll be together again
I've been waiting for a long time
We're gonna be we're gonna be
Together again
I've been connected to the right line
We'll be together and nobody ain't never
Gonna disconnect us or ever separate us
Or say to us you've got to
Stop!
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop!
Don't jump before you look
Get hung upon a hook
Before you make a fool out of love
We'll be together and nobody ain't never
Gonna disconnect us or ever separate us
Or say to us you've got to
Stop!
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop!
Don't jump before you look
Get hung upon a hook
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop!
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop!
Don't jump before you look
Get hung upon a hook
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop!
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop!
Don't jump before you look
Get hung upon a hook
The lyrics of Erasure's song "Stop!" are about seizing the moment and making sure not to rush into a relationship or make hasty decisions when it comes to matters of the heart. The singer emphasizes the importance of taking time to make sure you're connected to the right person, telling the listener to "stop" and think before they go too far or make a fool out of love. The chorus repeats this sentiment, urging the listener to "stop" and not jump into something before looking or getting "hung upon a hook."
The lyrics convey a sense of cautious optimism, offering the hope that after waiting for a long time, the right connection has finally been made and that they will be together again. The repetition of the phrase "we'll be together and nobody ain't never gonna disconnect us or ever separate us" conveys a sense of confidence and commitment, underscoring the importance of taking the time to find the right partner before committing to them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stop!" offer a message of hope, urging us to take the time to find the right connection before taking the plunge and to trust in the strength of that connection once we've found it. It is a message that is both optimistic and cautionary, reminding us that love can be both wonderful and fragile, and that it is worth being patient to find the right fit.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll be together again
The singer and their love interest will be reunited
I've been waiting for a long time
The singer has been eagerly anticipating the reunion
We're gonna be, we're gonna be, Together again
The singer is confident that their reunion will happen
I've been connected to the right line
The artist has found the right path to their love interest
We'll be together and nobody ain't never, Gonna disconnect us or ever separate us, Or say to us you've got to
The artist and their love interest will never be forced apart
Stop!
The singer is making a plea to their love interest
Stand there where you are, Before you go too far, Before you make a fool out of love
The singer doesn't want their love interest to rush into anything and potentially ruin their chance at love
Don't jump before you look, Get hung upon a hook, Before you make a fool out of love
The artist doesn't want their love interest to make a mistake that could lead to heartbreak
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY ALAN GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We'll be together again
I've been waiting for a long time
We're gonna be, we're gonna be together again
I've been connected to the right line
We'll be together
Nobody ain't never gonna disconnect us
Or ever separate us
Or say to us, you've got to
Stop
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop
Don't jump before you look
Get hung up on a hook
Before you make a fool out of love
We'll be together again
I've been waiting for a long time
We're gonna be, we're gonna be together again
I've been connected to the right line
We'll be together
Nobody ain't never gonna disconnect us
Or ever separate us
Or say to us, you've got to
Stop
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop
Don't jump before you look
Get hung up on a hook
Before you make a fool out of love
We'll be together
Nobody ain't never gonna disconnect us
Or ever separate us
Or say to us, you've got to
Stop
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop
Don't jump before you look
Get hung up on a hook
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop
Don't jump before you look
Get hung up on a hook
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop
Stand there where you are
Before you go too far
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop
Don't jump before you look
Get hung up on a hook
Before you make a fool out of love
Stop
@billiamtaylor3509
Vince Clark is a bloody genius. The hits he made, for so many. An amazing bloke
@salfordian0076
Agree seemed like whatever he touched in the 80’s turned to gold!
@TheStwat
Absolute genius
@matiasgoinheix366
Legend
@photoshoott2022
Amazing 80s music will never go out of style or be obsolete, because it is great music with great voice and brings back so many incredible nostalgic moments and memories. Absolutely beautiful music and makes you want to get up and dance.
@dh5697
This was played a lot in the 80s in all the pubs and clubs. Whenever it came on, the smoke machines used to fill the dance floor with a thick fog, lit up by all the whirling multicolored disco lights and everyone used to crowd onto the dance floor. Those were the days!
@aps4264
The (old) OP….(Old Plantation) El Paso TX… it was a mix, played after Breath of Life, we’d all scream, jump….dance!! Good time’s! (I can’t believe I remember the DJ playlist for these song’s)! 🤪
@alexsp7086
So true. Today they all gather on Instagram whilst their burning computer smoke chokes them all into antisocial Asexual behavioural syndromes.
@Daniel_Musashi
dois!
@slitchman6111
I miss the eighties and they embodied it