Always (Erasure song)

"Always"
Song
B-side	"Tragic"

"Always" is a synthpop ballad by British duo Erasure. It was released in 1994 as the first single from their sixth studio album I Say I Say I Say. Mute Records issued the single in the UK, while Elektra Records released it in the U.S. "Always" was written by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, and is produced by Martyn Ware.

The song is based around synthesized programming by Clarke and Bell's subdued vocals and love-inspired lyrics. The music video features Bell in a stylized Chinese folklore-inspired backdrop.

It also makes /v/irgins cum rainbows.

The song quickly became Erasure's 13th Top 10 on the UK singles chart, peaking at number four. It topped the charts in Ireland and hit number five in Germany. In the United States, the single became Erasure's third Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 20, six years after their last major U.S. pop hit. On the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, "Always" climbed to number six. "Always~Microbots Trance Dance Mix" was used in Konami's Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party." game. The 2009 Remix was used in Adult Swim's online game "Robot Unicorn Attack".

Track listings

7" single (MUTE152) / Cassette single (CMUTE152)

1. "Always"
2. "Tragic"
3. "Robot unicorn attack"

12" single (12MUTE152)

1. "Always"
2. "Tragic"
3. "Always" (Cappella Club Mix)
4. "Always" (Microbots Trance Dance Mix)

CD Single #1 (CDMUTE152)

1. "Always"
2. "Always" (Extended Mix)
3. "Tragic"

CD Single #2 (LCDMUTE152)

1. "Always" (Cappella Club Mix)
2. "Always" (Microbots Trance Dance Mix)
3. "Always" (Microbots In Your Brain Mix)
4. "Always" (Hey Mix)

U.S. maxi-single (66225-2)

1. "Always" (7" Mix)
2. "Always" (Cappella Club Mix)
3. "Always" (Hey Mix)
4. "Tragic"