“Dreamland” is indeed a place outside of the realm of conventional existence. The narrators (Pet Shop Boys and Years & Years) long to be there, as it represents an escape from unfavorable aspects of real life. And...
In terms of its lyrical composition, “Hearts” is a rather simple song, especially coming from artists like the Pet Shop Boys. Succinctly put, Neil Tennant is in love, and the person whom he is addressing...
The best way to describe the romance featured in this song, in which Neil Tennant and Dusty Springfield portray its participants, is as the lovers being stuck between a rock and a hard place....
“Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” is a song in which the singer is entreating the addressee to engage in some business activity with him. He feels that their partnership in such an enterprise would...
Pet Shop Boys’ “It’s a Sin” was conceived primarily by its singer, Neil Tennant. It is based on his real-life experiences, as he was raised as a Catholic. And accordingly he was able to give birth to...
Pet Shop Boys’ “West End Girls” is a song that was heavily inspired by “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash. Anyone familiar with that classic track would recognize it as one of the first raps which...
