The 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
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10 facts about this song
Band OriginErasure is a British synth-pop duo composed of Andy Bell and Vince Clarke. They are popular for their songs that often tackle themes about love, romance, and heartbreak.
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Album Release"The Circus" is the title track of Erasure's second album, which was released in March 1987.
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Significant LyricsNotably, the lyrics of "The Circus" were intended as social commentary about the abusive treatment of the poor and homeless.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "The Circus" song reached the number 6 spot in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Erasure's biggest hits.
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Song ThemeThe song carries a melancholic and introspective tone, which is a stark contrast to the duo's otherwise exuberant and energetic musical style.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover for "The Circus" features a playful, circus-themed design, crafted by the graphic design team Me Company.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Circus" was directed by John Maybury and features the duo performing the song amidst a dystopian backdrop.
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Live Performances"The Circus" often features in Erasure’s live sets, even decades after its release, testifying to the song's timeless appeal.
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Genre Classification"The Circus" is classified under the synth-pop (synthesizer pop) genre, which was highly influential in shaping the sound of the late 1980s.
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Album Success"The Circus" album was a major success for Erasure, reaching number 20 on the UK Albums Chart and cementing their place as prominent figures in the synth-pop movement.
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