Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me

Erasure

About Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me

"Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me" is a song by synthpop duo Erasure. It was released as the second single from their eighth studio album Cowboy. The track is an uptempo dance music song written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell. Mute Records issued the single in the UK. For the song's release in the United States, Maverick Records requested a remix for radio. The U. S. single version of "Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me" is quite different from what is on the Cowboy album. The song's intro was changed, as well as the middle eight section. Most notably, an entire verse, edited out of the album version, is restored on the American single release. The single's B-side is a live cover version of Blondie's "Heart of Glass". Erasure's previous single "In My Arms" featured another Blondie cover ("Rapture"). On the UK singles chart, "Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me" peaked at #23, ending a chart run of 24 consecutive Top 20 singles. It reached #89 on the German singles chart and did not enter the Billboard Hot 100. Club remixes proved to be more successful, as the track hit number five on the U. S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. On the Swedish Top 60 it peaked at number 26. 


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2003
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My eyes are closed and I've nothing more to say
But I was so willing to give it all away

And what a show
I've loved you all I could

When will I see you
Is nothing understood?

You thought I was stupid
But now I stop (stop!) at nothing (I stop at nothing)
I thought you were better
But love's gonna take a man
Yeah love's gonna take a man

Don't say your love is killing me
You know how much it means to me
I too have feelings deep inside
But would not hurt your foolish pride

Heaven only knows
At your every turn a scandal
But how's it suit you
When it's all too much to cope with?

You thought I was nothing
Before you stepped [stepped] into my life (stepped into my life)
I thought you were clever
But love's gonna take a man
And you haven't got it in you 

Don't say your love is killing me
You know how much it means to me
I too have feelings deep inside
But would not hurt your foolish pride

Don't say your love is killing me
You know how much it means to me
I too have feelings deep inside
But would not hurt your foolish pride

Don't say your love is killing me
You know how much it means to me
I too have feelings deep inside
But would not hurt your foolish pride

Don't say your love is killing me
You know how much it means to me
I too have feelings deep inside
But would not hurt your foolish pride

Don't say your love is killing me [Don't say your love]
You know how much it means to me [Is killing me]
I too have feelings deep inside
But would not hurt your foolish pride

Don't say your love is killing me [Don't say your, your love is]
You know how much it means to me [Your love is killing me]
I too have feelings deep inside
But would not hurt your foolish pride

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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
"Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me" is a song from the album "Cowboy" by Erasure, which was the band's eighth studio album.
Release Date
The song was officially released as a single on March 3, 1997.
Music Genre
The song belongs to the genre of synthpop, a subgenre of new wave music that became prominent in the late 1970s and features the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument.
Chart Performance
It reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart, reflecting its moderate commercial success.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me" is known for its vibrant and frenetic energy, matching the upbeat tempo of the song.
Song Composition
Andy Bell, the lead vocalist of Erasure, co-composed the song with Vince Clarke, the other half of the duo who provides the synthesizer and keyboard.
Remixes
Due to its popularity, multiple remixes of the song were made available, including the "Tall Paul Mix" and "Rhyme Time Club Mix."
Live Performances
The song has been an important part of Erasure's setlists during their live performances.
Societal Impact
"Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me" has been associated with and interpreted by fans as dealing with themes of harmful love and toxic relationships, struck a chord with many listeners and helped continue conversations surrounding these topics.
Critical Reception
While not the biggest hit by Erasure, the song has over time, gained recognition for its catchy beat and emotionally resonant lyrics.
Re-issue
The song was again brought to light with the 2009 re-issue of the "Cowboy" album with remastered audio and video content.
Lyrics
The song is distinctive for its evocative and passionate message delivered through ambiguous lyrics, allowing listeners to draw their own interpretations.

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