Chorus

Erasure

About Chorus

"Chorus" is a song by Erasure. It is the title track of and first single from the duo's fifth studio album Chorus. It was released in 1991 by Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the US. Produced by Martyn Phillips and written by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, "Chorus" is an uptempo synthpop song featuring Clarke's electronic soundscapes and Phillips' computerized production. Issued prior to the release of the Chorus album, the single returned Erasure to the upper reaches of the UK Singles Chart, debuting and peaking at number three for two weeks. "Chorus" was also a success in Switzerland, reaching number 10. In the United States, the single became Erasure's first Billboard Hot 100 entry since "Stop!" in 1989, climbing to number 83. It was more successful on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it peaked at number four to become the band's highest-placing song on this listing. 


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Go ahead with your dreamin'
For what it's worth
Or you'll be stricken bound
Kickin' up dirt
For when it's dark
You never know what the night it may bring

Go ahead with your schemin'
And shop at home
You'll find treasure
While cookin' up bones
But the knife is sharp
You'd better watch that you don't cut your hands

[Chorus: x2]
And they covered up the sun
Until the birds had flown away
And the fishes in the sea
Had gone to sleep

Go ahead with your dreamin'
For what it's worth
Or you'll be stricken bound
Kickin' up dirt
For when it's dark
You never know what the night it may bring

Go ahead with your schemin'
And shop at home
You'll find treasure
While cookin' up bones
But the knife is sharp
You'd better watch that you don't cut your hands

[Chorus: x2]

Holy Moses our hearts are screaming
Souls are lifting only dreaming
We'll be waiting some are praying
For a time when no one's cheating

The sunlight rising over the horizon
Just a distant memory a dawn chorus
Birds singing bells ringing
In our hearts in our minds

[Chorus: x4]

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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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Release Information
"Chorus" is a song by the English synth-pop duo Erasure. Released as a single in the UK in September 1991, it was the title track and first single from their fifth studio album, "Chorus."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 40 for nine weeks. It was also a major dance hit in the United States, reaching number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Unique Composition
"Chorus" is one of the few Erasure singles that was entirely composed using analogue synthesizers. The songwriters, Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, decided to restrict themselves to pre-digital instruments on the entire "Chorus" album to achieve a more organic sound.
Song Meaning
The lyrics to Chorus represent a metaphorical exploration of nature with plants and animals used to symbolize the highs and lows of relationships and life, overall creating an optimistic tone.
Music Video
The music video of "Chorus" was shot in Lake District in North West England. It was directed by David Mould and featured cinematic sequences of the band members as well as natural landscapes.
B-side Tracks
The B-side of the "Chorus" UK single release featured two additional tracks – "Perfect Stranger" and "Waiting For Sex".
Remixes
Several versions of "Chorus" exists. The US release features on the B-side the "Transdental Trance Mix" and "Aggressive Trance Mix" by Youth.
Awards
In 1992, "Chorus" was nominated for the Ivor Novello Awards for Best Contemporary Song, a prestigious award for songwriting and composing in the UK.
Live Performances
"Chorus" remains a popular song in Erasure's live sets and has been played on most of their world tours since its release.
Album Success
The "Chorus" album, which features this song, was also a big success, peaking at number one on the UK Albums Chart and earning a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry.

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