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''Written by: [[A. Lee]], [[T. Balsamo]], [[Tim McCord|T. McCord]], [[Troy McLawhorn|T. McLawhorn]] and [[Will Hunt|W. Hunt]]'' | ''Written by: [[A. Lee]], [[T. Balsamo]], [[Tim McCord|T. McCord]], [[Troy McLawhorn|T. McLawhorn]] and [[Will Hunt|W. Hunt]]'' | ||
"'''Erase This'''" is a song on [[Evanescence]]'s self-titled album, ''[[Evanescence (album)|Evanescence]]''. Working titles for the song were "'''Vanilla'''"<ref name="nmeerase" /> and "'''Sharkfin Backpack'''".<ref name="twitshark" /> | |||
On April 12, 2011, Amy uploaded a video on TwitVid titled "Will Shreds" in which Will plays a drum part of a song. This song was Erase This.<ref | On April 12, 2011, Amy uploaded a video on TwitVid titled "Will Shreds" in which Will plays a drum part of a song. This song was Erase This.<ref name="shred" />[[Image:List.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Song progress board in the studio]] | ||
In a track-by-track interview with NME.com, Amy said: | In a track-by-track interview with NME.com, Amy said: | ||
{{quote|Erase This used to be called Vanilla, also we're getting used to that name. This was one of the very last ones to finish. I was writing the lyrics throughout the recording process, like I'd always have homework at night. Would be working in the studio and going for it and I'd be going home and finishing lyrics to songs before we got there, which was crazy. I'm not really like that, there's always a little bit of writing going on in the studio but for me I usually have the songs really mapped out vocally before we go in. | {{quote|Erase This used to be called 'Vanilla', also we're getting used to that name. This was one of the very last ones to finish. I was writing the lyrics throughout the recording process, like I'd always have homework at night. Would be working in the studio and going for it and I'd be going home and finishing lyrics to songs before we got there, which was crazy. I'm not really like that, there's always a little bit of writing going on in the studio but for me I usually have the songs really mapped out vocally before we go in. | ||
But since we did so much writing in that pre-production phase, I had a lot of lyrics to write. The lyrics take me the longest like, we'd come up with the music and the melodies but then I have to really spent some serious deep thinking time alone.<ref | But since we did so much writing in that pre-production phase, I had a lot of lyrics to write. The lyrics take me the longest like, we'd come up with the music and the melodies but then I have to really spent some serious deep thinking time alone.<ref name="nmeerase" />}} | ||
In a live Q&A | In a live Q&A, Amy stated that she started writing this song with Terry around June 2010. She further said that they couldn't come up with a chorus for a song, and [[Nick Raskulinecz]] had the idea to combine the verse and chorus from two separate songs together, making Erase This.<ref name="billboardqa" /> | ||
==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
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*''Recording Date:'' February 2011 - July 2011 | *''Recording Date:'' February 2011 - July 2011 | ||
*''Status:'' Released | *''Status:'' Released | ||
*''Released On:'' [[Evanescence (album)|Evanescence]] (track #6) | *''Released On:'' ''[[Evanescence (album)|Evanescence]]'' (track #6) | ||
*''Length:'' 3:52 | *''Length:'' 3:52 | ||
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'''Erase This [Live]''' | '''Erase This [Live]''' | ||
*''Performing period:'' January 13, 2012 - January 28, 2012 | *''Performing period:'' January 13, 2012 - January 28, 2012 | ||
*''Example:'' Tabernacle, Atlanta, | *''Example:'' Tabernacle, Atlanta, Georgia (January 14) | ||
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
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I’m waking up in someone else’s life<br> | I’m waking up in someone else’s life<br> | ||
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Is it so hard for you? <br> | Is it so hard for you?<br> | ||
‘Cause it’s so hard for me<br> | ‘Cause it’s so hard for me<br> | ||
To believe that what we dream<br> | To believe that what we dream<br> | ||
Could ever come to life again <br> | Could ever come to life again<br> | ||
‘Cause I cannot erase this lie<br> | ‘Cause I cannot erase this lie<br> | ||
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I'm drowning in the mess that I have made<br> | I'm drowning in the mess that I have made<br> | ||
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Is it so hard for you? <br> | Is it so hard for you?<br> | ||
‘Cause it’s so hard for me<br> | ‘Cause it’s so hard for me<br> | ||
To believe that what we dream<br> | To believe that what we dream<br> | ||
Could ever come to life again <br> | Could ever come to life again<br> | ||
‘Cause I cannot erase this darkness in me<br> | ‘Cause I cannot erase this darkness in me<br> | ||
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For it all, all<br> | For it all, all<br> | ||
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Is it so hard for you? <br> | Is it so hard for you?<br> | ||
‘Cause it’s so hard for me<br> | ‘Cause it’s so hard for me<br> | ||
To believe that what we dream<br> | To believe that what we dream<br> | ||
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==Notes and References== | ==Notes and References== | ||
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<ref name="nmeerase">[http://www.nme.com/news/evanescence/59472 "Evanescence 'embarrassed' by new single - video"]. ''NME''. September 28, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2011.</ref> | |||
<ref name="twitshark">Lee, Amy (November 5, 2012). [https://twitter.com/AmyLeeEV/status/265403226386493442 "Reminiscing with @Tim_McCord on the way to..."]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved March 25, 2013.</ref> | |||
<ref name="shred">[http://telly.com/L9GE5 Will Shreds twitvid]. Telly.com. Retrieved May 11, 2013.</ref> | |||
<ref name="billboardqa">[http://www.billboard.com/articles/photos/live/466469/evanescence-live-qa-watch-archived-video "Evanescence Live Q&A: Watch Archived Video"] (part 3). ''Billboard''. October 11, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2013.</ref> | |||
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[[Category: Evanescence (album) songs]] | [[Category: Evanescence (album) songs]] | ||
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Genneral Information
Written by: A. Lee, T. Balsamo, T. McCord, T. McLawhorn and W. Hunt
"Erase This" is a song on Evanescence's self-titled album, Evanescence. Working titles for the song were "Vanilla"[1] and "Sharkfin Backpack".[2]
On April 12, 2011, Amy uploaded a video on TwitVid titled "Will Shreds" in which Will plays a drum part of a song. This song was Erase This.[3]
In a track-by-track interview with NME.com, Amy said:
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Erase This used to be called 'Vanilla', also we're getting used to that name. This was one of the very last ones to finish. I was writing the lyrics throughout the recording process, like I'd always have homework at night. Would be working in the studio and going for it and I'd be going home and finishing lyrics to songs before we got there, which was crazy. I'm not really like that, there's always a little bit of writing going on in the studio but for me I usually have the songs really mapped out vocally before we go in.
But since we did so much writing in that pre-production phase, I had a lot of lyrics to write. The lyrics take me the longest like, we'd come up with the music and the melodies but then I have to really spent some serious deep thinking time alone.[1] |
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In a live Q&A, Amy stated that she started writing this song with Terry around June 2010. She further said that they couldn't come up with a chorus for a song, and Nick Raskulinecz had the idea to combine the verse and chorus from two separate songs together, making Erase This.[4]
Versions
Studio versions:
Erase This
- Recording Date: February 2011 - July 2011
- Status: Released
- Released On: Evanescence (track #6)
- Length: 3:52
Live versions:
Erase This [Live]
- Performing period: January 13, 2012 - January 28, 2012
- Example: Tabernacle, Atlanta, Georgia (January 14)
Lyrics
It’s too late to change your mind
Even though this fragile world
Is tearing apart at the seams
I can’t wash these sins away
This sinking feeling everyday
I’m waking up in someone else’s life
Is it so hard for you?
‘Cause it’s so hard for me
To believe that what we dream
Could ever come to life again
‘Cause I cannot erase this lie
I’m not gonna let this day go by
I’m gonna save this wasted life
And nothing can stand in my way
Not enough to say goodbye
Burn it 'til there’s nothing left
I'm drowning in the mess that I have made
Is it so hard for you?
‘Cause it’s so hard for me
To believe that what we dream
Could ever come to life again
‘Cause I cannot erase this darkness in me
The water’s rising around us
There is no other way down
I only have myself to blame
For it all, all
Is it so hard for you?
‘Cause it’s so hard for me
To believe that what we dream
Could ever come to life again
If I could just erase my mind
But I cannot erase this lie
Notes and References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Evanescence 'embarrassed' by new single - video". NME. September 28, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
- ↑ Lee, Amy (November 5, 2012). "Reminiscing with @Tim_McCord on the way to...". Twitter. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ↑ Will Shreds twitvid. Telly.com. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Evanescence Live Q&A: Watch Archived Video" (part 3). Billboard. October 11, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
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