My friend Roland died of AIDS. Shortly before he passed we listened to this song. It was hard for him to come out. This song gave him strength. I miss my friend Roland...Erasure thanks for giving the gift of strength.
I see this song differently i as a kid in the 80's my step father was a drunk and abused my mother a lot and i used to play this song often as a kind of private message to her to say i'm going away to the army and wanted to make her proud of me and love would mend her broken wing i would protect her and my mother did cry when i told her i wanted to join the army. things are a bit better these days 18 years on.
Loved erasure from a child in 80s now 40 . First and only time seeing was for my 30th birthday and we went to Dublin 2011. I cried with joy and emotions for first few songs hahahaha was best night. They literally sang a list of 20 songs and if I had sat and thought they are the ones I would hoped to hear. Special night and also met them after. Beautiful people.
It only took one listen to understand what it's about! One of their best songs, and no, doubt, their best lyrics! I myself am straight as an arrow, but I can understand how it feels to be "rejected by the people that you care for".. Once again... Great song.. Great lyrics!
I love erasure and have for 20 yrs now since I was a teenager. This song helped me come out to my friends and family and it was the best choice I ever made. This song is what gave me the strength to come out. I love their concerts and actually just attended my third one 3 nights ago at h.o.b in dallas. Great show but this is the first time they didn't play this song. Andy Bell is a singing god.
I know how you where feeling I love erasure from wonderland bought the circus as soon as this utterly powerful moving song started playing from Andy singing the first line of the track the lyrics hit me like a steam train I cried my eyes out that's how I was feeling needless to say I listened to it over and over like you it gave me the courage to come out and I now have my beautiful gorgeous boyfriend I've never been so happy just wanted to share this with you
a ver si traducen esto..........me encantaaa me bailaba todos sus temas en el año 88'89' realmente me facinannnnnnnn,hoy tengo 40 años y los escucho todo el tiempo,me trae muchos recuerdos..... besossss
First time I heard this I absolutely broke down Andy summed up perfectly how I was feeling it gave me the courage to come out to everyone if I hadn't heard this song I wouldn't be hear now
Seriuosly... I grew up in a VERY small town in idaho in the 90'S. I think this song saved my life (for real). I contemplated suicide, and then , this group showed me I wasn't alone. Been a HUGE fan every since.
Inspirational, powerful and moving..said from a straight Erasure fan for the past 21 years. Andy and Vince know how to it's done . Got to see them live somehow soon.. Erasure for all....I'm mean ALL! Great job. Thanks for posting.
I wrote to Andy Bell when I was 15..Mmmm 20 YEARS AGO! I asked if we could meet for a coffee..He never replied..I'm not bitter at all. Mute records I believe at the time. He is a truely talented STAR! I hope he is well.
Hey Chris Mcdow. Now it is so easy to share ideas but I so understand ur message I was 17 when I bought this cd the 2 ring circus and I hated myself I wanted to finish my life I wanted to kill myself all my friends and family they were getting married with girls but I could not find myself doing that but this Humans, Erasure, made this song and it gave me the strenght to stand up and my friends and family understood me. Hideaway save my life it is true, it is a little story but is my story
very moving and emotional , very powerful . must be so hard for anyone to come to turms with their sexuality never mind the rejection from those who are suposed to love you . i love erasure and im straight .
I absolutely L O V E this song! It almost mad me cry the first time I heard it! What a powerful song and line: Are you still proud of your little boy? =*)
Its a great shame we live in such a sad world when we have a group as good as erasure.They have been,still are and will be my all time favourite group, long live there music.And his sexuality has no reflection to me and why should it,after all were all human.
Thanks God ! Cant wait till May to see you here in Chile boys! My ticket is in my hands since the very first day they sell them! As usual, I'll go to the airport to wait for you!
This was my coming out tune back 21 years ago whenI was outed by someone I thought was my friend to my mother. Needless to say that didnt go well in the deep dark south. Well anyways this guy that I was dating was an Erasure fan, And played this for me. WOW It really had meaning for me.
I'm 39 now and still love Erasure. Just hope they never stop recording and making new music. Some of the backing singers have been a bit ropey though - sorry.
@martin748916 I also like what they do. Or what they did? I've personally not heard anything about them for at least 15 years. Someone please help me to remember if they've made any new songs since then.
having been gay since i was 15 and i am now 40..do not be afraid, no..its not a choice, i am a woman..and got treated much like the boy in the song did thanks for posting..it brought me back not trying to stir up shit like some morons do, just speaking my mind
If you change the first sentence to :"One day the boy decided to let his parents know that he was gay", the rest of the song makes perfect sense. It does anyway, I know. Did he mean for the falsetto "Learn to be brave" to sound just like "Learn to be gay"? Sorry, I just like teasing Andy Bell sometimes. I do love Erasure, though.
There were indeed 2 different versions of live at the seaside. The VHS covers both had similar designs and the exact same track listing. However the tapes themselves were actually quite different. This clip is from the version sold by ‘4 front’ video.
when i was in college my buddies kept talking about whether andy sings "learn to be 'gay'" when he says "learn to be brave". i kept thinking the whole time: DUH! the whole song is about being gay. ha.
i always thought it was his mother he was telling. i know he bought her a purple diamond rose ring and she threw it in the bin caus she couldn't accept his sexuality.
Great clip - my wife and I (and the kids) - have seen Vince and Andy numerous times live in the SE US. No, everyone in the SE isn't a fundamentalist wacko. Apologies from the straights for all the **** you guys take from those stuck in 1850.
My friend Roland died of AIDS. Shortly before he passed we listened to this song. It was hard for him to come out. This song gave him strength. I miss my friend Roland...Erasure thanks for giving the gift of strength.
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
8 or 15 years or 30 it was an inspiration to us all and this song should be put back out there because we still have ignorance
Andy is one of the few singers from ANY band that sound just as amazing in concert as he does in the studio/on CD's!
Loved watching Andy sing this live in Edinburgh
I see this song differently i as a kid in the 80's my step father was a drunk and abused my mother a lot and i used to play this song often as a kind of private message to her to say i'm going away to the army and wanted to make her proud of me and love would mend her broken wing i would protect her and my mother did cry when i told her i wanted to join the army. things are a bit better these days 18 years on.
Erasure lyrics seem always so near to peoples feelings. I like that. And his voice...incredible!
Do you know why it's because Andy truly writes from the heart and personal experiences In his life
Doesn't get any better than this,
How can such a sad song be so uplifting?? Only Erasure can do it so perfectly.
erasure
Loved erasure from a child in 80s now 40 . First and only time seeing was for my 30th birthday and we went to Dublin 2011. I cried with joy and emotions for first few songs hahahaha was best night. They literally sang a list of 20 songs and if I had sat and thought they are the ones I would hoped to hear. Special night and also met them after. Beautiful people.
"One day the boy decided, to let them know the way he felt inside".
Been there, done that.. and mainly thanks to Erasure.
Great song. Love it.
It only took one listen to understand what it's about! One of their best songs, and no, doubt, their best lyrics! I myself am straight as an arrow, but I can understand how it feels to be "rejected by the people that you care for".. Once again... Great song.. Great lyrics!
I love erasure and have for 20 yrs now since I was a teenager. This song helped me come out to my friends and family and it was the best choice I ever made. This song is what gave me the strength to come out. I love their concerts and actually just attended my third one 3 nights ago at h.o.b in dallas. Great show but this is the first time they didn't play this song. Andy Bell is a singing god.
I know how you where feeling I love erasure from wonderland bought the circus as soon as this utterly powerful moving song started playing from Andy singing the first line of the track the lyrics hit me like a steam train I cried my eyes out that's how I was feeling needless to say I listened to it over and over like you it gave me the courage to come out and I now have my beautiful gorgeous boyfriend I've never been so happy just wanted to share this with you
The much underated Mr Andrew Bell..truly class act and vocalist.
a ver si traducen esto..........me encantaaa
me bailaba todos sus temas en el año 88'89' realmente me facinannnnnnnn,hoy
tengo 40 años y los escucho todo el tiempo,me trae muchos recuerdos..... besossss
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First time I heard this I absolutely broke down Andy summed up perfectly how I was feeling it gave me the courage to come out to everyone if I hadn't heard this song I wouldn't be hear now
this song always brings a little tear to my eye.
brilliant track plus Andy in his pants, what more could u want? Fabulous album, Electric Blue, listen to it all the time!💋💋💯💜
Seriuosly... I grew up in a VERY small town in idaho in the 90'S. I think this song saved my life (for real). I contemplated suicide, and then , this group showed me I wasn't alone. Been a HUGE fan every since.
this version is amazing..
havent heard it.
people should listen more to erasure..
there is alot to learn..
truly utterly moving song lyrics are incredible. andys voice never better
Inspirational, powerful and moving..said from a straight Erasure fan for the past 21 years. Andy and Vince know how to it's done . Got to see them live somehow soon.. Erasure for all....I'm mean ALL! Great job. Thanks for posting.
I wrote to Andy Bell when I was 15..Mmmm 20 YEARS AGO! I asked if we could meet for a coffee..He never replied..I'm not bitter at all. Mute records I believe at the time. He is a truely talented STAR! I hope he is well.
What are absolutely amazing version of this track sung beautifully by Andy backed by vinces music I'm in tears now
Hey Chris Mcdow. Now it is so easy to share ideas but I so understand ur message I was 17 when I bought this cd the 2 ring circus and I hated myself I wanted to finish my life I wanted to kill myself all my friends and family they were getting married with girls but I could not find myself doing that but this Humans, Erasure, made this song and it gave me the strenght to stand up and my friends and family understood me. Hideaway save my life it is true, it is a little story but is my story
Love this tune and everything that it stands for! Erasure are the best.
very moving and emotional , very powerful . must be so hard for anyone to come to turms with their sexuality never mind the rejection from those who are suposed to love you . i love erasure and im straight .
I absolutely L O V E this song! It almost mad me cry the first time I heard it! What a powerful song and line: Are you still proud of your little boy? =*)
el mejor duo de todos los tiempos x dios !!!
I adore this song!
Its a great shame we live in such a sad world when we have a group as good as erasure.They have been,still are and will be my all time favourite group, long live there music.And his sexuality has no reflection to me and why should it,after all were all human.
They performed hideaway on the 2007 tour and was awesome,just hope there is another tour
Absolute top record. Always brought the house down on the tours.
Sounds just as good live as on the album!
@TexRangr1 im straight and a huge erasure fan ,but when i first heard this song my heart went out for people in this situation
Thanks God ! Cant wait till May to see you here in Chile boys! My ticket is in my hands since the very first day they sell them! As usual, I'll go to the airport to wait for you!
Pudiste ir al final? Fue maravilloso, muy amables... un sueño cumplido
LOVE LOVE LOVE ERASURE ♥♥♥ FOREVER
This was my coming out tune back 21 years ago whenI was outed by someone I thought was my friend to my mother. Needless to say that didnt go well in the deep dark south. Well anyways this guy that I was dating was an Erasure fan, And played this for me. WOW It really had meaning for me.
Lo amo!!❤🎶🎧👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇷🇦🇷
I'm 39 now and still love Erasure. Just hope they never stop recording and making new music. Some of the backing singers have been a bit ropey though - sorry.
Same here bro. 39 and family brought me up on good music Erasure is our staple diet lol
I would die for Andy . 55 . It Is time
I. LOVE. This song.
love,loveeeeee ERASURE!!!!!!
I don't know why, but I love the bassline from this song!!
Im not gay but ive been to see them loads, even to London from Nr Glasgow. The music is fantastic and very sensitive !
It's Andy's story....best singer ever
this track is awesome!
Stunning.
Don´t be afraid ...
Thanks i love this song!
I adore this song, it makes me want to cry ♫♪.•*¨¨*•.♥.•*¨¨*•.♥ ♫♪
That looks like the Dome at Brighton 1987?
@ClareLouiseJohnston Yes, it gives a lot of hope and power. Hope you get on well.
Ti amo
Do we have to wait till 2080 for music this good again... ?
erasure forever there is a god.
No frills ..just great vocals.
WHAT A VOICE
right there with ya.
AMAZING
@martin748916 I also like what they do. Or what they did? I've personally not heard anything about them for at least 15 years. Someone please help me to remember if they've made any new songs since then.
having been gay since i was 15 and i am now 40..do not be afraid, no..its not a choice, i am a woman..and got treated much like the boy in the song did
thanks for posting..it brought me back
not trying to stir up shit like some morons do, just speaking my mind
This inspired a very young me to survive being a gay teen in the 80s and turn into a happy old gay in the 2020s.
awesome
Hi,
What dvd and or cd is this live version on? I appreciate any help. Thanks for posting it.
Kind Regards
@wicky woo we are one , true humanity. freedom
👍👍👍👌👌👌
If you change the first sentence to :"One day the boy decided to let his parents know that he was gay", the rest of the song makes perfect sense. It does anyway, I know.
Did he mean for the falsetto "Learn to be brave" to sound just like "Learn to be gay"?
Sorry, I just like teasing Andy Bell sometimes. I do love Erasure, though.
Is there 2 different versions of the 'Live at the Seaside' video around as this wasn't on the released tape?
There were indeed 2 different versions of live at the seaside. The VHS covers both had similar designs and the exact same track listing. However the tapes themselves were actually quite different. This clip is from the version sold by ‘4 front’ video.
Super
respect everyone needs a hug and love.. straight, gay , or lesbian be nice
when i was in college my buddies kept talking about whether andy sings "learn to be 'gay'" when he says "learn to be brave". i kept thinking the whole time: DUH! the whole song is about being gay. ha.
Sings both I think
@FioccoDJat14 This is why I buy CDs.
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Ditto.
@BostonDaneHatch
Erasure すぶらしい歌ガるぷで
i always thought it was his mother he was telling. i know he bought her a purple diamond rose ring and she threw it in the bin caus she couldn't accept his sexuality.
Great clip - my wife and I (and the kids) - have seen Vince and Andy numerous times live in the SE US.
No, everyone in the SE isn't a fundamentalist wacko. Apologies from the straights for all the **** you guys take from those stuck in 1850.
Being gay is not a choice Ironmermaiden
trade? why??!?!
e r a s u r e = 5 s t a r s!!!!
They're not an exclusively gay group exclusively for gay people you know.
OMG those background dancers are just horrible!!!! LOL but love the song
he wrote this to tell his father that he was gay