Erase/Rewind
The Cardigans
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Hey, what did you hear me say You know the difference it makes What did you hear me say Yes, I said it's fine before But I don't think so no more I said it's fine before I've changed my mind I take it back Erase and rewind 'Cause I've been changing my mind I've changed my mind So, where did you see me go It's not the right way, you know Where did you see me go No, it's not that I don't know I just don`t want it to grow It's not that I don't know I've changed my mind I take it back
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Written by: NINA PERSSON, PETER ANDERS SVENSSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
Song Composition"Erase/Rewind" is a single by the Swedish rock band The Cardigans.
- It was written by the band's lead vocalist and keyboardist, Nina Persson.
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Origin and ReleaseThe song was released in the late 1990s, part of the band's successful album, "Gran Turismo".
- It was the second official single from the album, hitting music stores in January 1999.
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Recognition and Popularity"Erase/Rewind" reached number one on the Iceland Singles Chart.
- In the UK, the song peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart – making it one of their biggest hits there.
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Chart Performance"Erase/Rewind" was incredibly successful in continental Europe, reaching number 2 in Norway, and entering the top 10 in Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium.
- The song also achieved a considerable degree of success in North America, peaking at number 12 on the RPM Rock/Alternative chart in Canada.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Erase/Rewind" was directed by Swedish director Johan Renck.
- It features Persson doing various activities in a large room that's connected to a machine, symbolizing the erasure and rewinding of memories.
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In Popular Culture"Erase/Rewind" is perhaps best known for its appearance on the soundtrack to Michel Gondry's film, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", enhancing its theme of memory erasure.
- The song was also used in the TV shows "Charmed", "Person of Interest", and films like "Never Been Kissed" and "The Thirteenth Floor".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered numerous times, notable versions include by English rock band The Vaccines and experimental metal band The Dillinger Escape Plan.
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Noteworthy Aspects"Erase/Rewind" marked a departure from the band's earlier style, presenting a more mature, rock-oriented sound.
- Its cinephilic references and existential lyrical content made it one of the defining tracks of late 90s European pop-rock.
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