Love Is a Bourgeois Construct
Pet Shop Boys
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I’ve been taking my time for a long time Putting my feet up all odds Speaking English as a foreign language Any words that I haven’t forgot I’ve been thinking how I can’t be bothered To wash the dishes or remake the bed What’s the point when I could just… instead? I’ve been hanging as a fairy trif raf Somewhere along the go hobrose I don’t think it’s gonna be much longer So I know they’re up, harlequin old codes Love is a bourgeois construct So I’ve given up on the bourgeoisie Like all their aspirations, it’s a fantasy When you walked out you did me a favor You made me see reality This love is a bourgeois construct It’s a blame turn to fallacy You won’t see me with a bunch of losers Promising fatality Love doesn’t mean a thing to me Talking tough as we linger We’re better now, it’s clear to me Love is a bourgeois construct So I’ve given up on the bourgeoisie While we’re anchored forget the voices I’ll just get along with what I’ve got Watching the weeds in the garden Putting my fear upon odds I’ll explore the outer limits of boredom Moaning periodically Drift a far time, lonely lay about That’s me When you walked out you did me a favor It’s absolutely clear to me That love is a bourgeois construct Just like they said at university I’ve been taking my time for a long time With all the shadow and forever its cost Calculating what you’ve lost Now I’m digging through my student paper bags Flicking through Karl Marx again Searching for the soul of England Drinking tea like Tony Benn Love is just a bourgeois construct So give it up, the bourgeoisie Until you come back to me Bourgeois, Bourgeoisie Bourgeois, Bourgeoisie Bourgeois, Bourgeoisie Bourgeois, Bourgeoisie Bourgeois, Bourgeoisie Bourgeois, Bourgeoisie Talking tough and feeling bitter We’re better now, it’s clear to me That love is a bourgeois construct So I’ve given up the bourgeoisie
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Written by: MICHAEL LAWRENCE NYMAN, CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL FRANCIS TENNANT
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Love Is a Bourgeois Construct" is a single from the twelfth studio album "Electric" by Pet Shop Boys, an electronic music duo from the United Kingdom.
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Music CompositionThe song's music borrows heavily from Henry Purcell's composition called "King Arthur," adding a modern electro-twist to the original baroque piece.
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Lyrics ConceptLyrically, this song reflects classic Pet Shop Boys’ sarcasm while discussing the concept of love as a societal construct, influenced by the bourgeois or middle class.
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David Jackson SamplePet Shop Boys also sampled a David Jackson song, "Girl You’re Out of Time", for "Love Is a Bourgeois Construct".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, it charted at number 19 on the UK Indie Chart, and number 20 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the US.
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Critics' ReceptionThe song was warmly received by critics for its witty lyrics and fusion of traditional and modern musical elements. It was praised as a standout track on the album "Electric".
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the two members of Pet Shop Boys, alongside British musician and producer Stuart Price.
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Symbolism in LyricsThe song's title is believed to be borrowed from a quote by student activist Tony Cliff, taken from his speech given during a parliamentary debate in 1947.
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Music VideoWhile the song does not have an official music video, the track was promoted via an official lyric video released by the Pet Shop Boys on their YouTube channel.
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RemixesThe song has a number of remixes, created by popular DJs like Dave Audé and The Penelopes. Each brings their own unique interpretation to the track.
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