: It features Clarke's signature analog synthesizers and phase distortion paired with Bell's lyrics about the intensity of being in love.

"Ooh, sometimes / The truth is harder than the pain inside / Yeah, ooh, sometimes / It's the broken heart that decides" Sometimes - song and lyrics by Erasure - Spotify

The song explores the emotional weight of relationships with its famous chorus:

: The song spent many weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #2, and became one of the duo's most iconic tracks.

: A refreshed version, Sometimes 2015 , was released to celebrate the band's 30th anniversary, featuring new remixes by David Wrench and Love To Infinity. Notable Lyrics

: The official music video was directed by Gerard de Thame and features the duo performing on a rooftop.