Circus
Erasure
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Call it new technology And they use it to burn And they show no concern Work for their prosperity While the big wheels turn Now it's too late to learn Don't upset the teacher Though we know he lied to you Don't upset the preacher He's gonna close his eyes for you And it's a shame That you're so afraid Just a worker waiting In the pouring rain Putting back the pieces Of a broken dream Putting back the pieces Of a broken dream Father worked in industry Now the work has moved on And the factory's gone See them sell your history Where once you were strong And you used to belong There was once a future For a working man There was once a lifetime For a skillful hand yesterday And it's a shame That you're so afraid Just a worker waiting In the pouring rain Putting back the pieces Of a broken dream Putting back the pieces Of a broken dream There was once a future For a working man There was once a lifetime For a skillful hand yesterday And it's a shame That you're so afraid Just a worker waiting In the pouring rain Putting back the pieces Of a broken dream Putting back the pieces Of a broken dream Putting back the pieces Of a broken dream Of a broken, of a broken dream
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Written by: HOWARD HELM
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Circus" was released in the United States on 27 March 1987. It was one of the earliest songs released by the British synth-pop band Erasure.
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Standout SingleThe song is one of the noticeable singles from the album "The Circus." The album is the second one released by the band.
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Artist CompositionErasure, the artistry behind "Circus," is a duo composed of Andy Bell and Vince Clarke. Andy is the lead vocalist, while Vince is the mastermind behind the synthesizers.
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Album ThemeThe song Circus, along with other tracks in "The Circus" album, covers themes of love, vulnerability, and personal experiences.
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Chart Performance"Circus" achieved moderate success. Additionally, the commercial success of the album itself was significant, reaching number 6 in the UK Albums Chart.
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Popular GenresThe song falls under the Synth-pop and New wave genres.
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Live PerformancesErasure often includes "Circus" in their live sets, illustrating the song's popularity among fans and its importance to the group's repertoire.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has earned favourable reviews from music critics and is considered a standout track from the album "The Circus."
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Record LabelThe song was launched under the Mute Records label, which is known for promoting groundbreaking electro-pop music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Circus" reflects the song's imagery and emotional depth. It features the band members performing in a surreal circus setting, fitting the song's title.
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