Brother And Sister
Erasure · Wild! [1989]
When I was young
I would scream blue murder
'Til I had my own way
Run from the family
And tell of a story to spite my elders
'Round and 'round, the boy in the garden of lies and science fiction
Chorus:
Brother and sister and father of mine
Keep us together and keep us in line
A lot we depend on, a lot we can do
Send love to mother, I'll be good to you
To pollute the mind of a minor
The only escape from the rigours of life
Pretend we're a family and try to believe in the virtues of truth
'Round and 'round, caught up in the tangle of lies and deception
Chorus
'Round and 'round x 16
Chorus x 2
But still we're going 'round, the boy in the gaden of lies
Chorus x 2
I would scream blue murder
'Til I had my own way
Run from the family
And tell of a story to spite my elders
'Round and 'round, the boy in the garden of lies and science fiction
Chorus:
Brother and sister and father of mine
Keep us together and keep us in line
A lot we depend on, a lot we can do
Send love to mother, I'll be good to you
To pollute the mind of a minor
The only escape from the rigours of life
Pretend we're a family and try to believe in the virtues of truth
'Round and 'round, caught up in the tangle of lies and deception
Chorus
'Round and 'round x 16
Chorus x 2
But still we're going 'round, the boy in the gaden of lies
Chorus x 2
Brother And Sister - Erasure
Released on the 1989 album Wild!, 'Brother And Sister' stands as a defining track in Erasure's synth-pop canon. The song showcases Vince Clarke's signature melodic sensibility, blending lush synthesizer textures with a driving rhythm that epitomizes the era's New Wave sound. As a key component of the band's discography from this period, the recording captures the group's evolution into a more polished, radio-friendly style while retaining their distinctive electronic edge. The track remains a staple of their live performances and has been widely covered, cementing its status as a classic example of late 80s pop music.