Sometimes
Erasure
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It's not the way you lead me by the hand into the bedroom It's not the way you throw your clothes upon the bathroom floor Been thinking about ya, I just couldn't wait to see Fling my arms around ya as we fall in ecstasy Ooh, sometimes The truth is harder than the pain inside, yeah Ooh, sometimes It's the broken heart that decides It's not the way that you caress me, toy with my affection It's not my sense of emptiness, you fill with your desire Climb in bed beside me We can lock the world outside Touch me, satisfy me Warm your body next to mine Ooh, sometimes The truth is harder than the pain inside, yeah Ooh, sometimes It's the broken heart that decides Ooh, sometimes The truth is harder than the pain inside, yeah Ooh, sometimes It's the broken heart that decides Ooh, sometimes The truth is harder than the pain inside Ooh, sometimes It's the broken heart that decides Ooh, sometimes The truth is harder than the pain inside, yeah Ooh, sometimes It's the broken heart that decides Ooh, sometimes The truth is harder than the pain inside, yeah Ooh, sometimes It's the broken heart that decides
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Written by: ANDY BELL, VINCE CLARKE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Sometimes" by Erasure is a synth-pop song, which was a popular genre in the 1980s, characterized by a synthesized sound, drum machines, and sequence-based music.
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Release DateThe song was originally released on 5th October 1986 as a part of the album "The Circus".
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Chart RankingThis song became Erasure's first big hit, peaking at number 2 in the UK singles chart. It also reached the top 5 in Ireland, Sweden, and Germany.
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Album Contributions"Sometimes" was a major contribution to Erasure's consistent production of hits, helping the album "The Circus" to reach the top 20 in the UK Albums Chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell – the two members of Erasure.
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Video DirectorThe accompanying music video for "Sometimes" was directed by Gerard de Thame.
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Remixes"Sometimes" has been remixed and re-released several times by Erasure. These reissues often contain B-sides and other tracks not available on the album.
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Commercial SuccessThe song has featured in numerous compilation albums and has been covered by several other artists, testifying to its enduring popularity.
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Song's MessageThe lyrics of "Sometimes" touch on themes of love and optimism, presenting a strong emotional element often found in Erasure's music.
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Live Performance"Sometimes" is frequently performed in Erasure’s concerts, becoming a fan favorite over time.
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AwardsAlthough it didn't win any major music awards, the success of "Sometimes" helped Erasure to establish themselves as one of the foremost synth-pop bands of the '80s and '90s.
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LongevityEven today, more than 30 years after its initial release, "Sometimes" continues to enjoy radio play and maintains its status as an iconic synth-pop anthem.
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