Runaround On The Underground
Erasure · Other Songs - Erasure
For a double decker ride
Supermarket checkout boy
Finds his way inside
A shady looking character
His beady eyes on me
I slip into a window seat
And then pretend to read
It's so wild
It's a wild
Wild, wild world
(The hardest thing is holding on)
(Holding on and take the strain)
They're coming at me
At angles that I never knew existed
They ain't gonna get me
I'm building up my colors of resistance
It's a runaround on the underground
A cybernetic shopper
With a slight sadistic grin
Pulls a zipper on her sleeping bag
Shuts herself within
A triple quilted chrysalis
Waiting for the sales
A bargain basement butterfly
Going off the rails
It's so wild
It's a wild
Wild, wild world
(The hardest thing is holding on)
(Holding on and take the strain)
They're coming at me
At angles that I never knew existed
They ain't gonna get me
I'm building up my colors of resistance
It's so wild
It's so wild
Wild, wild world
(The hardest thing is holding on)
(Holding on and take the strain)
(Take the strain)
They're coming at me
At angles that I never knew existed
They ain't gonna get me
I'm building up my colors of resistance
(The hardest thing is holding on)
(Holding on and take the strain)
They're coming at me
At angles that I never knew existed
But they ain't gonna get me
I'm building up my colors of resistance
(The hardest thing is holding on)
(Holding on and take the strain)
They're coming at me
At angles that I never knew existed (Woah)
But they ain't gonna get me
I'm building up my colors of resistance
Runaround On The Underground
Erasure's 'Runaround On The Underground' stands as a defining track from the duo's 1987 debut album, The Circus. The song exemplifies the group's signature synth-pop sound, blending lush string arrangements with driving electronic rhythms to create an infectious dancefloor anthem. Released during the height of the 1980s new wave era, the recording captures the optimistic energy and melodic sophistication that characterized Erasure's early work. It remains a staple of their discography, frequently performed live and celebrated for its ability to bridge the gap between atmospheric pop and high-energy club music. The track continues to resonate with fans of classic 80s synth-pop, serving as a testament to the band's enduring influence on the genre.