Was It Worth It?

Pet Shop Boys

About Was It Worth It?

"Was it Worth it?" is the second single released by UK electronic music group Pet Shop Boys from their compilation album Discography: The Complete Singles Collection. The single peaked at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the group's first single to not reach the Top 20 since they signed to Parlophone in 1984 (the second being "Numb", fifteen years later). This was the main reason why the song was not included on their later hits compilation PopArt, although it was on the DVD edition. The single's B-side was "Miserablism". 


Year:
1991
4:22
110 
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Well I don't know why I was dreaming about you
But I do know that I was dancing without you
Then you smiled, and I was lost
You fall in love, why count the cost?

All I gave to you
All you made me do
I react when I hear people ask

[Chorus]
Was it worth it?
Yes it's worth living for
Was it worth it?
Yes it's worth giving more

If I'd had my way this would have happened much sooner
But until that day it was only a rumour
All at once you changed my life
And led me in to paradise

Where I had to do
What I wanted to
I react when I hear people ask

[Chorus]

I reserve the right to live
My life this way, and I don't give
A damn when I hear people say
I'll pay the price that others pay

Because it's worth it
Yes it's worth living for
Because it's worth it
Yes it's worth living for

All I gave to you
All you made me do
I react when I hear people ask

[Chorus]

And I reserve (what?)
The right to live (where?)
My life this way (how?)
I couldn't give
A damn when I (what?)
Hear people say (who?)
I'll pay the price
That others pay

[Chorus]

I don't know why
I never thought I'd fall in love
I don't know why
I don't know why
I never thought I'd fall in love
I don't know why
I don't know why

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT

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11 facts about this song

Album Track
"Was It Worth It?" is a single from the electronic pop duo Pet Shop Boys' compilation album, "Discography: The Complete Singles Collection."
Release Date
It was released by the duo on 2nd December 1991.
Chart Performance
Despite being a popular song amongst fans, "Was It Worth It?" is the only Pet Shop Boys single that failed to achieve a top 20 position in the UK Singles Chart. It peaked at number 24.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Howard Greenhalgh, highly recognized for his partnership with Depeche Mode. It was one of the first clips to be shot at Pinewood Studios, England.
Lyrics Theme
The song is about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship, reflecting on whether the effort and emotional investment was worth it in the end.
Featuring Artists
The track features backing vocals from British singer and TV presenter Kim Wilde and American singer J.J. Belle.
B-Side
The B-side of the "Was It Worth It?" single is a previously unreleased track titled "Miserablism."
Challenge
This song was written by Pet Shop Boys as a challenge to themselves to write a song in a traditional verse-chorus structure, a departure from their usual nonlinear song writing style.
Production
The song was produced by Pet Shop Boys and Julian Mendelsohn, an Australian music producer known for his work with artists like Paul McCartney and the Human League.
Live Performances
Despite its low charting, "Was It Worth It?" has been performed live in concert many times and is a fan favourite.
CD single
The CD single of "Was It Worth It?" also includes two remixes of their previous hit single "DJ Culture."

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