Victim of Love (Erasure song)

"Victim of Love" is a song by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 18 May 1987 as their sixth single overall.

Written by band members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, it incorporates the signature Erasure sound of uptempo rhythm, analogue synthesizer and a prominent acoustic guitar.

The song's protagonist doesn't "want to look like some kind of fool" or become a "victim of love".

Upon its release, it became the second UK Top 10 single for Erasure, peaking at number seven.

Chris Gerard from Metro Weekly wrote, ""Victim of Love" is a perfect pop single; Bell's soulful vocals shine, the melody is catchy and memorable, and the track has an insistent rhythm buoyed (like their breakthrough single, "Sometimes") by a strong acoustic guitar part.