Victim of Love

Erasure

About Victim of Love

"Victim of Love" is a song by British synthpop duo Erasure, released in May 1987 as their sixth single overall. It was the third single to be lifted from the duo's second album, The Circus, released six weeks earlier, and was remixed for single release. The song was written by band members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell and incorporates the signature Erasure sound of uptempo rhythm, analogue synthesizer and a prominent acoustic guitar. Bell's lyrics pertain to one's apprehension when entering into a new love relationship. The song's protagonist doesn't "want to look like some kind of fool" or become a "victim of love". Upon its release, "Victim of Love" became the second UK Top 10 single for Erasure, peaking at number seven. "Victim of Love" also hit number one on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart (Clarke and Bell would have to wait eighteen years before their second US Dance chart-topper). The song remains one of Erasure's signature tunes and is a concert favourite. 


Year:
2007
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I don't want to look
Like some kind of fool
I don't want to break
My heart over you
I'm building a wall
Everyday it's getting higher
This time I won't end up
Another victim of love

You say that I could
Show some emotion
That I've been
Keeping secrets from you
But I can see through
All your sweet talk
And all of your affection untrue
I'm gonna find you out
If I scream and I shout
You won't break down my protection

I don't want to look
Like some kind of fool
I don't want to break
My heart over you
I'm building a wall
Everyday it's getting higher
This time I won't end up
Another victim of love

I'm gonna lock up
What I'm feeling inside
Ain't no way you can
Break down the door
'Cause this time I've learned my lesson
You can take this declaration of war
Step right back
Put on your coat and your hat
Gonna avoid all complications

I don't want to look
Like some kind of fool
I don't want to break
My heart over you
I'm building a wall
Everyday it's getting higher
This time I won't end up
Another victim of love

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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

Album
"Victim of Love" is one of the songs from Erasure's second studio album called "The Circus."
Release Date
Erasure released "Victim of Love" as a single in May 1987.
Genre
Like many Erasure's songs, "Victim of Love" falls under the genre of Synth-pop, a subgenre of new wave music.
Charts
The song reached the number seven position in the UK Singles Chart when it was released.
Music Video
The music video for "Victim of Love" was directed by Philippe Gautier.
Band Members
Erasure is composed of songwriter and keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer Andy Bell. They both contributed to the creation of the song "Victim of Love".
Reissue
"Victim of Love" was re-released in Germany in 1992 in remixed form.
B-Sides
The B-sides of the original release were "The Soldier's Return" and a cover of Buddy Holly's "Rave On."
Remixes
Several remixes of "Victim of Love" have been created since its original release, including the Vixen Vitesse remix and the Little Louie Vega Mix.
Influence
"Victim Of Love" is a testament to the electronic era of the 80s and the lasting influence it has had on popular music.
Live Performances
This song is frequently included in Erasure's live performances up to this day.
Album Success
The song contributed to the success of the album "The Circus", which peaked at number six in the UK Albums Chart.

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