Suburbia

Pet Shop Boys

About Suburbia

"Suburbia" is a song by UK synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys. It was remixed and released as the fourth single from the album Please in 1986 and became the band's second UK Top 10 hit, peaking at number 8.


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1986
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Suburbia, where the suburbs met Utopia
(Where the suburbs met Utopia)

Lost in the high street, where the dogs run
Roaming suburban boys
Mother's got a hairdo to be done
She says they're too old for toys
Stood by the bus stop with a felt pen
In this suburban hell
And in the distance a police car
To break the suburban spell

Let's take a ride, and run with the dogs tonight
In Suburbia
You can't hide, run with the dogs tonight
In Suburbia

Break a window by the town hall
Listen, the siren screams
There in the distance, like a roll call
Of all the suburban dreams

Let's take a ride, and run with the dogs tonight
In Suburbia
You can't hide, run with the dogs tonight
In Suburbia

I only wanted something else to do but hang around
I only wanted something else to do but hang around
(Hang around, hang around)

It's on the front page of the papers
This is their hour of need
Where's a policeman when you need one
To blame the colour TV?

Let's take a ride, and run with the dogs tonight
In Suburbia
You can't hide, run with the dogs tonight
In Suburbia
In Suburbia
In Suburbia

Run with the dogs tonight
You can't hide
Run with the dogs tonight
You can't hide
(You can't hide, you can't hide)
In Suburbia

(Suburbia, where the suburbs met Utopia)
(What kind of dream was this, so easy to destroy?)
(A world together, the cities of the past)
(Mews, slums of the future)
(Suburbia, where the suburbs met Utopia)
(Suburbia, where the suburbs met Utopia)
(Where the suburbs met Utopia)

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Written by: BUTCH WALKER

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Suburbia" is a song by the UK synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. It was first released on their debut album, "Please," in March 1986, followed by a re-recorded version released as a single in September 1986.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by the film "Suburbia," directed by Penelope Spheeris. The film depicts the life of disillusioned youth in the suburban areas of Los Angeles, which resonated with the duo.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Suburbia" portray a grim view of suburban life, focusing on themes of violence, boredom, social unrest, and the suffocating banality of everyday suburban existence.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Eric Watson and it depicts the duo in a suburban setting, surrounded by scenes of civil unrest and violence.
Chart Performance
In the UK, "Suburbia" peaked at number 8 on the Singles Chart, while it reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
Album Sales
"Please," the debut album featuring "Suburbia," was a commercial success, selling more than 3 million copies worldwide.
Remixes
"Suburbia" was remixed and re-released several times over the years, which shows the song's enduring popularity.
Unique Instrumentation
The song incorporates samples of breaking glass and barking dogs to symbolize the violence and disorder of suburban life.
Live Performances
"Suburbia" is a staple in Pet Shop Boys' live performances and has been performed on almost all of their tours since its release.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists in a variety of styles, including versions by indie band Arcade Fire and synth pop act Marsheaux.
Bonus Track
A remixed version of "Suburbia" by the Full Horror, was a bonus track on the 12-inch version of the single.
Critically Acclaimed
The song has been well-received by music critics for its social commentary and innovative blend of electronic music and pop sensibilities.

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