Chorus
Erasure
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Go ahead with your dreamin' For what it's worth Or you'll be stricken bound Kickin' up dirt For when it's dark You never know what the night it may bring Go ahead with your schemin' And shop at home You'll find treasure While cookin' up bones But the knife is sharp You'd better watch that you don't cut your hands And they covered up the sun Until the birds had flown away And the fishes in the sea Had gone to sleep And they covered up the sun Until the birds had flown away And the fishes in the sea Had gone to sleep Go ahead with your dreamin' For what it's worth Or you'll be stricken bound Kickin' up dirt For when it's dark You never know what the night it may bring Go ahead with your schemin' And shop at home You'll find treasure While cookin' up bones But the knife is sharp You'd better watch that you don't cut your hands And they covered up the sun Until the birds had flown away And the fishes in the sea Had gone to sleep And they covered up the sun Until the birds had flown away And the fishes in the sea Had gone to sleep Holy Moses our hearts are screaming Souls are lifting only dreaming We'll be waiting some are praying For a time when no one's cheating The sunlight rising over the horizon Just a distant memory a dawn chorus Birds singing bells ringing In our hearts in our minds And they covered up the sun Until the birds had flown away And the fishes in the sea Had gone to sleep And they covered up the sun Until the birds had flown away And the fishes in the sea Had gone to sleep And they covered up the sun Until the birds had flown away And the fishes in the sea Had gone to sleep And they covered up the sun Until the birds had flown away And the fishes in the sea Had gone to sleep
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Written by: ANDY BELL, VINCE CLARKE
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Chorus" is a song by the English synth-pop duo Erasure. Released as a single in the UK in September 1991, it was the title track and first single from their fifth studio album, "Chorus."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 40 for nine weeks. It was also a major dance hit in the United States, reaching number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Unique Composition"Chorus" is one of the few Erasure singles that was entirely composed using analogue synthesizers. The songwriters, Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, decided to restrict themselves to pre-digital instruments on the entire "Chorus" album to achieve a more organic sound.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics to Chorus represent a metaphorical exploration of nature with plants and animals used to symbolize the highs and lows of relationships and life, overall creating an optimistic tone.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Chorus" was shot in Lake District in North West England. It was directed by David Mould and featured cinematic sequences of the band members as well as natural landscapes.
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B-side TracksThe B-side of the "Chorus" UK single release featured two additional tracks – "Perfect Stranger" and "Waiting For Sex".
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RemixesSeveral versions of "Chorus" exists. The US release features on the B-side the "Transdental Trance Mix" and "Aggressive Trance Mix" by Youth.
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AwardsIn 1992, "Chorus" was nominated for the Ivor Novello Awards for Best Contemporary Song, a prestigious award for songwriting and composing in the UK.
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Live Performances"Chorus" remains a popular song in Erasure's live sets and has been played on most of their world tours since its release.
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Album SuccessThe "Chorus" album, which features this song, was also a big success, peaking at number one on the UK Albums Chart and earning a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry.
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