Sometimes

Erasure

About Sometimes

"Sometimes" is a song by British synthpop duo Erasure, released in October 1986 as their fourth single overall. After three commercial flops from their debut album Wonderland, "Sometimes" became Erasure's first bona fide hit, peaking at number one in South Africa, number two in their native United Kingdom and in Germany, and becoming a huge international hit. The song became Erasure's second Top 5 hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, where it charted alongside "It Doesn't Have to Be" and peaked at number four. Peaking only at number 39 in the French Singles Chart, "Sometimes" still remains Erasure's last chart entry in France ever since. Written by band members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, "Sometimes" typifies the Erasure sound — an uptempo, dance-oriented pop tune accentuated by Clarke's phase distortion and analogue synthesizers and Bell's lyrics about being in love. The trumpet solo is performed by Guy Barker."Sometimes" spent seventeen weeks in the UK singles chart — the duo's longest chart run for a single in that country — and was included on Erasure's second album The Circus, released six months later in March 1987. 


Year:
1986
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It's not the way you lead me by the hand into the bedroom
It's not the way you throw your clothes upon the bathroom floor

Been thinking about ya, I just couldn't wait to see
Fling my arms around ya as we fall in ecstasy

Ooh, sometimes
The truth is harder than the pain inside, yeah
Ooh, sometimes
It's the broken heart that decides

It's not the way that you caress me, toy with my affection
It's not my sense of emptiness, you fill with your desire

Climb in bed beside me
We can lock the world outside
Touch me, satisfy me
Warm your body next to mine

Ooh, sometimes
The truth is harder than the pain inside, yeah
Ooh, sometimes
It's the broken heart that decides

Ooh, sometimes
The truth is harder than the pain inside, yeah
Ooh, sometimes
It's the broken heart that decides

Ooh, sometimes
The truth is harder than the pain inside
Ooh, sometimes
It's the broken heart that decides

Ooh, sometimes
The truth is harder than the pain inside, yeah
Ooh, sometimes
It's the broken heart that decides

Ooh, sometimes
The truth is harder than the pain inside
Ooh, sometimes
It's the broken heart that decides

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Erasure

Erasure are an English synthpop duo, consisting of songwriter and keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer and songwriter Andy Bell. Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love Like That". Following the release of their fourth single "Sometimes", the duo established itself on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the most successful artists of the mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s. more »

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Written by: ANDY BELL, VINCE CLARKE

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Sometimes" by Erasure is a synth-pop song, which was a popular genre in the 1980s, characterized by a synthesized sound, drum machines, and sequence-based music.
Release Date
The song was originally released on 5th October 1986 as a part of the album "The Circus".
Chart Ranking
This song became Erasure's first big hit, peaking at number 2 in the UK singles chart. It also reached the top 5 in Ireland, Sweden, and Germany.
Album Contributions
"Sometimes" was a major contribution to Erasure's consistent production of hits, helping the album "The Circus" to reach the top 20 in the UK Albums Chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell – the two members of Erasure.
Video Director
The accompanying music video for "Sometimes" was directed by Gerard de Thame.
Remixes
"Sometimes" has been remixed and re-released several times by Erasure. These reissues often contain B-sides and other tracks not available on the album.
Commercial Success
The song has featured in numerous compilation albums and has been covered by several other artists, testifying to its enduring popularity.
Song's Message
The lyrics of "Sometimes" touch on themes of love and optimism, presenting a strong emotional element often found in Erasure's music.
Live Performance
"Sometimes" is frequently performed in Erasure’s concerts, becoming a fan favorite over time.
Awards
Although it didn't win any major music awards, the success of "Sometimes" helped Erasure to establish themselves as one of the foremost synth-pop bands of the '80s and '90s.
Longevity
Even today, more than 30 years after its initial release, "Sometimes" continues to enjoy radio play and maintains its status as an iconic synth-pop anthem.

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