The Eraser
Sasha Lyrics


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Please excuse me but I got to ask
Are you only being nice
Because you want something
My fairytale are recent
Be careful how you respond
Because you'd not end up in this song
I never gave you any encouragement
And it's doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in

The more you try to erase me
The more the more
The more that I appear
The more the more
The more I try to erase you
The more the more
The more that you appear

You know all the answers
So why do you ask?
I am only being nice
Because I want someone, something
You're like a kitten with a ball of yarn
And it's doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in

The more you try to erase me
The more the more
The more that I appear
The more the more.
The more I try to erase you
The more the more
The more that you appear

No you are wrong!
You are wrong!
You are wrong!
You are wrong!
You are wrong!




You are wrong!
You're wrong!

Overall Meaning

Sasha’s "Eraser" is a stirring track about one-sided love and the impact that it can have on someone. In the opening lines, Sasha questions the intentions of the person being nice to her, insinuating that it could be because they want something from her. She warns them to be careful in their response, as their actions will dictate whether or not they end up as the subject of her song. Sasha admits that she never gave them any encouragement, and yet they persist in their pursuit of her, to the point where it’s doing her in.


In the chorus, Sasha talks about how the more they try to erase her, the more she appears. This could be a metaphor for how their attempts to push her away only intensify her feelings for them. She urges them to realize that they know all the answers, so why are they asking her? Sasha likens them to a kitten playing with a ball of yarn, implying that they’re toying with her emotions for their own amusement. The song ends with Sasha repeating the words "you are wrong" multiple times as if to assert her own existence and worth in the face of rejection.


Overall, "Eraser" is a poignant account of unrequited love and the toll it can take on someone's mental health. It speaks to the raw emotions of infatuation and the struggle that comes with trying to move on from a one-sided relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Please excuse me but I got to ask
I need to ask you a question, sorry for interrupting


Are you only being nice
Do you have ulterior motives for your kindness?


Because you want something
I suspect your kindness is not genuine


My fairytale are recent
I have just started to believe in my own happy ending


Be careful how you respond
Your response could affect my feelings and my story


Because you'd not end up in this song
If your response hurts me, I'll write a song about it


I never gave you any encouragement
I did not lead you on or give you the wrong impression


And it's doing me in
Your actions are hurting me


The more you try to erase me
Your attempts to forget me only make me more present in your mind


The more the more
Each attempt leads to a stronger and more persistent presence


The more I try to erase you
My attempts to forget you only make you more present in my mind


You know all the answers
You seem to know what you're doing


So why do you ask?
Why do you need my approval or permission?


I am only being nice
My kindness is genuine, I am not trying to use you


Because I want someone, something
I am lonely and looking for companionship or fulfillment


You're like a kitten with a ball of yarn
You are playfully and innocently taking what you want


No you are wrong!
I disagree with your perceptions or accusations


You are wrong!
Your assumptions or accusations are incorrect


You are wrong!
You are mistaken in your judgement or interpretation


You are wrong!
I strongly disagree with your perspective


You are wrong!
Your claims are unfounded or misguided


You are wrong!
I feel like you are misjudging or misrepresenting me


You're wrong!
I am expressing my disagreement and frustration




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS EDWARD YORKE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@hannahcraven916

Please excuse me but I got to ask
Are you only being nice
Because you want something
My fairy tale arrow pierces
Be careful how you respond
'Cause you'd not end up in this song
I never gave you an encouragement
And it's doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in

The more you try to erase me
The more, the more
The more that I appear
Oh the more, the more
The more you try the eraser
The more, the more
The more that you appear

You know the answer so why do you ask
I am only being nice
Because I want someone, something
You're like a kitten with a ball of yarn
And it's doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in

The more you try to erase me
The more, the more
The more that I appear
Oh the more, the more
The more I try to erase you
The more, the more
The more that you appear
No, you're wrong, you're wrong
You're wrong, you're wrong
You're wrong, you're wrong
You're wrong



All comments from YouTube:

@GreasyWop

The greatest dance music mix ever made

@MikeLebowski

Beautiful tune. Really special. Makes me feel human x

@hannahcraven916

Please excuse me but I got to ask
Are you only being nice
Because you want something
My fairy tale arrow pierces
Be careful how you respond
'Cause you'd not end up in this song
I never gave you an encouragement
And it's doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in

The more you try to erase me
The more, the more
The more that I appear
Oh the more, the more
The more you try the eraser
The more, the more
The more that you appear

You know the answer so why do you ask
I am only being nice
Because I want someone, something
You're like a kitten with a ball of yarn
And it's doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in
Doing me in

The more you try to erase me
The more, the more
The more that I appear
Oh the more, the more
The more I try to erase you
The more, the more
The more that you appear
No, you're wrong, you're wrong
You're wrong, you're wrong
You're wrong, you're wrong
You're wrong

@VibrantWhite

Fucking song!! This leads perfectly into "3 Little Piggys" what an album!!! what a mix! excuse my enthusiasm lol

@petetrimby

Still listening to this album in 2023

@marcinkitowski1109

Dziękuję 👏

@graememcallister6765

IMAGINE IF THEY COLLOBORATED PROPERLY!!!

@markanthony1481

This track is similar to M83's style of production but they can't fux with Sasha. But mixing this tune with a few of M83's and the naked & famous tracks sounds splendid.

@lucajxjx

Yes

@k-leb4671

How did this guy get Thom's vocals isolated?

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