Stay With Me

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About Stay With Me

"Stay with Me" is a song by British synthpop duo Erasure. It was released as the lead single from their self-titled, seventh studio album (Erasure). The track is a slow love ballad written by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell. Starting with simple synth chords from Clarke and subdued vocal from Bell, "Stay With Me" builds to a mid-tempo gospel-influenced conclusion, complete with vocal contributions from the London Community Gospel Choir. Like the other two singles from this album, it was edited for its release as a single. The single's B-side, "True Love Wars", is an extension of the Erasure album opener "Intro: Guess I'm Into Feeling". Both tracks use the same instrumental track and share several vocal elements, although they are different songs. Upon its release, "Stay With Me" was not as successful as prior Erasure singles. The song reached number fifteen on the UK singles chart and did not chart in the United States or Germany. In an interview with John Marshall from Lincs FM in 2009 Andy stated it was one of his favourite Erasure songs. 


Year:
1995

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Tempered by greed, tall buildings breathe
Give a sigh of relief when it`s night
Stirring from sleep, we night owls creep
Is there any sign of life under this stone
Star chime hollow and true.
Love, child

Weep for me and I will cast your wheels in motion
Walk with me the inner reaches of emotion

Sheltered by creed, one piled on one
Do you have a little room for one small one
light shine wild and free
Sun, rise

Weep for me and I will set your wheels in motion
Keep with me and like a roller on the ocean
Stand by me and I will fill you with devotion
Walk with me the inner reaches of emotion

Weep for me and sands of time will fill the ocean
Keep with me `til rays of sunshine fill the ocean
Walk with me the inner reaches of emotion
Stand with me and I will fill you with devotion

Weep for me the sands of time will fill the ocean
Keep with me and like a roller on the ocean
Stand by me and I will fill you with devotion
Walk with me the inner reaches of emotion
The sands of time will fill the ocean
Keep with me and rays of sunshine fill the ocean
Walk with me the inner reaches of emotion

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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: KEITH EDWARD CROUCH, RAHSAAN N. PATTERSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CISUM NAASHAR PUBLISHING

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Stay with Me" by Erasure was released on 11th September 1995.
Album Association
The song is part of Erasure's 8th studio album, "Erasure," sometimes called the "self-titled" album.
Songwriters
The song was written by Erasure members Andy Bell and Vince Clarke, who are renowned songwriters in the synth-pop music world.
Music Genre
"Stay with Me" is classified under the Synth-pop genre, a sub-genre of Pop and Electronic music.
Commercial Success
Upon release, the song reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as a commercial success.
Music Video
The music video for "Stay with Me" was directed by the acclaimed directors, Jan Kounen and Michel Gondry.
B-Side Tracks
The single includes two B-side tracks, titled "True Love Wars" and "Tenderest Moments."
Acclaim
The song, with its combination of soulful vocals and electronic music, is considered one of Erasure's standout tunes.
Remixes
"Stay with Me" has been remixed by several different producers, providing various interpretations of the original song.
Album's Concept
The song fit the overall concept of the album, which was to present a more mature and emotive side of the band, moving slightly away from the band's typical upbeat tunes.
Live Performance
"Stay with Me" is a staple in Erasure's live shows, often played during the encore.
Re-release
The "Erasure" album was reissued in 2001 with an additional disc of bonus material, including "Stay with Me."

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