Chains Of Love

Erasure

About Chains Of Love

"Chains of Love" is a song by British synthpop duo Erasure, released in May 1988 as their ninth single overall. The song was released by Mute Records as the second single from Erasure's third studio album The Innocents. In the United States, Sire Records released it as the first single. The album version was produced by Stephen Hague and was slightly remixed for its single release (most notably the album version starts cold, while the radio version contains a short synthesizer pattern as an intro). "Chains of Love" became Erasure's sixth consecutive Top 20 hit on the UK singles chart, just missing the Top 10 by peaking at number 11. In the United States, it became Erasure's mainstream breakthrough by climbing to number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the group's first entry on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also hit number four on the U. S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. "Chains of Love" remains Erasure's highest-charting single in the United States. The song, written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, is an uptempo dance-oriented synthpop track with Clarke's signature analogue sound and Bell's lyrics about breaking through any restrictions or stereotypes of what love should be. The lyrics allude subtly to Bell's desire for wider acceptance of gay couples, his pain evident from the opening lines "How can I explain when there are few words I can choose/How can I explain when words get broken". The chorus is memorable for Bell's use of falsetto. The music video featured Clarke and Bell performing the song while being hoisted through the air by thick, metal chains. 


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How can I explain when there are few words I can choose
How can I explain when words get broken

Do you remember there was a time, ahaha
When people on the street
We're walking hand in hand in hand
They used to talk about the weather
Making plans together
Days would last forever

Come to me, cover me, hold me
Together we'll break these chains of love
Don't give up, don't give up
Together with me and my baby
Break the chains of love

Do you remember once upon a time, ahaha
When there were open doors
An invitation to the world
We were falling in and out with lovers
Looking out for others
Our sisters and our brothers

Come to me, cover me, hold me
Together we'll break these chains of love
Don't give up, don't give up now
Together with me and my baby
Break the chains of love
Together we'll break these chains of love

How can I explain when there are few words I can choose
How can I explain when words get broken

They used to talk about the weather
Making plans together
Days would last forever

Come to me, cover me, hold me
Together we'll break these chains of love
Don't give up, don't give up now
Together with me and my baby
Break the chains of love
Together we'll break these chains of love
Don't give up, don't give up now
Together with me and my baby
Break the chains of love
Together we'll break these chains of love
Don't give up, don't give up now
Together with me and my baby
Break the chains 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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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Chains of Love" by Erasure was released in May of 1988.
Chart Ranking
The song was a significant hit in both the UK and the US. It peaked at No. 11 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Album
This song is from their third studio album, “The Innocents.”
Sales
"Chains of Love" was certified Gold by the RIAA signifying sales of over 500,000 units in the US.
Genre
This song falls under the genre of Synth-pop, reflecting Erasure's style.
Awards
Erasure received a Brit Award nomination for Best British Group in 1989, following the success of "Chains of Love" and the "The Innocents" album.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Peter Christopherson, a member of the design agency Hipgnosis. Christopherson was a significant figure in the early history of music videos.
Songwriters
"Chains of Love" was penned by the members of Erasure, Vince Clarke, and Andy Bell.
Popular Culture
The song has been used in various movies and TV shows. It made an appearance in an episode of American Dad titled "Why Can't We Be Friends?"
Cover Versions
Several artists and bands have covered "Chains of Love" over the years, including the American synth-pop band "Freezepop".

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