Victim of Love (song)

"Victim of Love"
Single by Erasure
from the album The Circus
B-side	"The Soldier's Return"
Released	18 May 1987 (1987-05-18)
Format	12", 7", CD
Recorded	1986
Genre	Synthpop, new wave
Length	3:40
Label	Mute - UK Mute 61 Sire - U.S. 20740
Songwriter(s)	Vince Clarke, Andy Bell
Producer(s)	Flood
Erasure singles chronology
"It Doesn't Have to Be" (1987) "Victim of Love" (1987) "The Circus" (1987)
"It Doesn't Have to Be" (1987) "Victim of Love" (1987) "The Circus" (1987)

"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, analog 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 U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart (Clarke and Bell would have to wait eighteen years before their second U.S. Dance chart-topper).

The song remains one of Erasure's signature tunes and is a concert favorite.

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