Victim of Love (Erasure song)


"Victim of Love" is a song by British synthpop duo Erasure, released in May 1987 as their sixth single overall.
It was the third single to be lifted from the duo's second album, The Circus, released six weeks earlier, and was remixed for single release.
The song was written by band members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell and incorporates the signature Erasure sound of uptempo rhythm, analogue synthesizer and a prominent acoustic guitar. Bell's lyrics pertain to one's apprehension when entering into a new love relationship. The song's protagonist doesn't "want to look like some kind of fool" or become a "victim of love".
Upon its release, "Victim of Love" became the second UK Top 10 single for Erasure, peaking at number seven. "Victim of Love" also hit number one on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
The song remains one of Erasure's signature tunes and is a concert favourite.

Track listings

7": Mute / MUTE 61 (UK)

  1. "Victim of Love" - 3:38
  2. "The Soldier's Return" - 3:05

    12": Mute / 12 MUTE 61 (UK)

  3. "Victim of Love" - 6:59
  4. "The Soldier's Return" - 5:00
  5. "Victim of Love" - 3:29

    12": Mute / L12 MUTE 61 (UK)

  6. "Victim of Love" - 5:42
  7. "The Soldier's Return" - 4:16
  8. "If I Could" - 3:40

    12": Sire-Reprise / 20740-0 (UK)

  9. "Victim of Love" - 5:42
  10. "Soldier's Return" - 5:02
  11. "Victim of Love" - 6:59
  12. "Victim of Love" - 3:26

    CD: Mute / CD MUTE 61 (UK)

  13. "Safety in Numbers" - 1:28
  14. "Victim of Love" - 3:26
  15. "The Soldier's Return" - 5:00
  16. "Victim of Love" - 3:29
  17. "Don't Dance" - 3:53
  18. "Leave Me To Bleed" - 3:42