Pet Shop Boys - Love is a Bourgeois Construct (Audio)

[@jaha3101]

The Pet Shop Boys have been doing this for over 35 years now, a truly cerebral lyrical group who incorporates impeccable music and melody. I don't know if there's any other group out there like these guys today. I definitely dub PSB a Supergroup

[@louiemoon1337]

Yes! And with super synths!

[@normanno8514]

"the smiths you can dance to"

[@edsknife]

I'd say Daft Punk was close... WAS

[@italotter]

I haven't heard such an amazing fusion of orchestral and dance since I heard Che Guevara and Debussy to a disco beat.

[@Danimal1577]

If they were left to their own devices...

[@Bladerunner_2019]

They probably would.

[@BarkingLondon]

In a West end town.

[@ctheripper9630]

DJ Culture in suburbia? You love to see it.

[@suburbia2050]

I like what everyone did here

[@oskartxarrak]

LVM y el artista anteriormente conocido como Queque, me trajeron a esta versión

[@preXplorador]

Yo tmbn vengo de parte de quequé

[@arnau9]

Capitulo?😁

[@preXplorador]

@@arnau9 osti.ass, no me acuerdo, pero eran de los 4 últimos capitulos

[@jordii84]

Y el flipao de Broncano con la original...

[@andresfernandes5906]

One of the smartest songs in years: "all the schadenfreude it's cost calculating what you've lost."

[@vicious-w7m]

Go watch your Ricky Morty andy

[@defrance2728]

@@vicious-w7m What does that even mean and what does that have to do with the song?

[@LisaSimpsonRules]

The were supposed to be just a pop-dance group, but they have the best lyrics of any serious group I've ever heard.

[@Danimal1577]

Agreed. Lyrically and musically, they blow al their synthpop contemporaries out of the water

[@LisaSimpsonRules]

@@Danimal1577 Not only synthpop. They have more original and interesting lyrics that many pop-rock groups which have supposedly deeper lyrics, which was my original meaning.

[@cinqo7]

Can't stop hearing this song over and over and over again

[@Squab1972]

One of their most underrated tracks but still brilliant to listen to !

[@sipodge]

One of the best Pet Shop Boys tracks. Loved it from the first time I heard it.

[@michaelmcparland7681]

I agree. True masterpiece. This one, Fluorescent, , The Last to die, and Thursday just got me right from the start. Since of course most songs anywhere take a couple listens to get the feel. PSB has a way of getting into your heart and imagination right off quite often.

[@SP-jr9qq]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Marsmensch-hi8jp]

Yes, and it's absolutely a shame that this one has never been allowed to be a hit altough it was a single. 20-25 earlier this would've been a sure number 1! Shame on today's record buyers (or rather: track downloaders) ^^

[@nedd.8479]

That Michael Nyman sample is genius.

[@Gdawg181]

Ive followed Pet Shop Boys since West End Girls and this is one of the strongest tracks they have put out. Ever. After the mixed bag that was Elysium this new album is a definite pleasant surprise, and is a triumph.

[@1anhunter1]

So true. They've been around nearly 40 years 😊

[@ふみこ國富]

わたしも、ペットシェツプボーイズを、昔から、聴いていて、大好きです。ラジオで、始め聴きました。悲しいとき、救われました。

[@macabrecitrus2127]

I can't say how much I love this song. Firstly, the music in itself is brilliant, particularly with the 'sample' of Henry Purcell/Michael Nyman (which really brings that 'bourgeois' touch to the song, of course, hehe). But also : the lyrics. I love them ; they're hilarious and very clever !

[@suburbia2050]

@Master Of Puppets No thanks

[@SongwritingDeconstructed]

Absolutely incredible lyricism and wordplay, i tip my hat to you boys

[@stephennoodlez1094]

Absolute wonder of a song. I just can’t get over it. Going strong for PSB at 16 years old baby. “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.” 🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️

[@noshankyouvm]

still one of the greatest PSB tracks of all time.

[@Brunosampaiobr]

Wow!!! What a great song!!!! The beginning is a masterpiece!

[@juanmontoyajimenez8714]

But you are aware that's a Michel Nyman piece, aren't you? It's called "Chasing Sheep is Best Left To Shepherds"

[@waveshock]

Which is likewise based in a excerpt from a Henry Purcell's opera from the 17th century

[@Brunosampaiobr]

I didn't know it, thanks for telling me.

[@Brunosampaiobr]

Really? 17th century? That's incredible!

[@NorthSea_1981]

The first few seconds remind me a bit of an Enya song

[@raulromonoriega3254]

The best of pop in the whole world: Pet Shop Boys.....What else?

[@kkl892]

I love Pet Shop boys a lot! specially Neil Tennant he is a gentleman and cute!

[@VictoriaSobocki]

:)

[@lonelyheroine]

I totally agree: I mean, "Is he gorgeous or what!"

[@magicmulder]

I'm a straight male, yet I have to say: abso-friggin-lutely! :)

[@psbelena]

This must be awarded as song of the year!!! It's truly AMAZING!!! Pet Shop Boys are the best on Earth, any other singer or group can only LEARN from Neil and Chris. PSB RULE!!!!!!!

[@gellertkarvaly4407]

For a long time I have handled Pet Shop Boys as a crossover band geniously not turning classical music into pop music but the other way around. Listening to Introspective quite a few times has given me the notion that each piece is something like a movement of a symphony. On top of it all, this Purcell piece is the theme of one of my very favourite movies the Draughtman's Contract. All in one, thank you indeed Neill and Chris. God, what an experience it'd be to have a beer with you in Budapest.

[@andrewjones3438]

Did you know neil is now 59? Just amazing talent. He and Neil were the soundtrack to my youth in the 80s. Love Neil's vocal performances and the soaring themes. EPIC!

[@MeAndMira]

I agree that love is nothing more than a bourgeois construct

[@gilliancockroft562]

It's just a worn out hollow word.

[@neemapaxima6116]

The most overused lie ... smh

[@lonelyheroine]

You said it. At least that's been my experience. And superficial as well. I'm totally jaded.

[@Timbo5000]

We have to seize the means of love and distribute it evenly, comrade

[@Kelly-n1o]

Absolutely adore belting out this song in my car, Neil Tennant is a lyrical genius ❤

[@TheLucavialli]

This is just pure class Neil & Chris have been making pure brilliance for over 30 years now and it shows no sign of letting up.

[@littlejoe9229]

After hearing the "comeback" hype about Electric, I expected a good PSB album. But I didn't anticipate THIS! This album (and this track in particular) blew way past my expectations. I am in awe of their ability to constantly confound expectations. They're unstoppable.

[@dramamark1]

Clever mix of two the 1980's greatest artists - Michael Nyman and the Pet Shop Boys. I love this...takes me right back to my youth and happy times in the early 1980's. Thank you Neil and Chris and all involved.

[@aaconti1964]

Chasing Sheep is Best Left to Shepherds is a piece of minimalist music from the soundtrack for The Draughtsman's Contract, written by Michael Nyman. It is based on a ground bass from the Prelude to Act III, Scene 2 of Henry Purcell’s opera, King Arthur.[1]

[@PSYCHOLOGICALx]

That's why PSB are so amazing

[@jackcullen7034]

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! x

[@ladygrinningsoul357]

Thank you Pet Shop Boys for keeping giving us beautiful songs ❤️💜🎵

[@andriusstasiukynas1921]

Happy birthday Chris Lowe! Wish you all the best :)!

[@MrJacobrabbit]

i hope he had a great day

[@Danimal1577]

Musical and synth genius.

[@shaunbaggs5780]

What's not to like? Love the PSB's music.

[@agentf90]

This has to be one of the best songs PSB have released in years. Incredible. And they're the real deal. They ain't jumping on no bandwagon cos they built the bloody bandwagon 30 years ago.

[@NorthSea_1981]

The first 10 seconds or so sound like the beginning of an Enya song. Anyhow, this song is one of PSB's masterpieces.

[@Danimal1577]

The "whoah's" during the chorus breaks sounds like that Lady Gaga jam

[@NorthSea_1981]

@@Danimal1577 Lady Gaga? Eeeew ;-)))

[@Adelantee74]

One of the best music composition of 2000s. I saw them in Philharmonic music hall in Washington DC. Best concert, so much energy and they played all their best new and old songs!

[@provatos]

The Pet Shop Boys! Even their "failures" are masterpieces we can't get enough of!

[@jami4413]

Thank you Pet Shop Boys for keeping giving us amazing songs

[@seanmurphy1943]

Been rocking to you boys for almost 30 years! Thank you♡♡♡

[@robertjouret1122]

Sean Murphy 😁

[@noserialkiller3596]

The Pet Shop Boys are the second greatest British band of all time! No Serial Killer are the best British band of all time. No Serial Killer.

[@raulalejandrocabana8605]

PET SHOP BOYS!!!! los mejores exponentes del technopop fino, elegante...escucharlos hoy y los temas del ayer hacen que me gusten mas...fanatico de la primera hora...los vi una vez en argentina y la gente explotaba con ellos...unos grosos...los mejores de la historia y al dia de hoy UNICOS E INIGUALABLES!!!!

[@alfredoaparicio2359]

Por supuesto...unos genios!!!

[@carlopaes8923]

Sim amo !!!!!

[@VRichardsn]

_los mejores exponentes del technopop fino, elegante_ Yo recién los estoy descubriendo... y tengo que decir que estoy de acuerdo.

[@ivopereira8932]

El nombre de esta canción aparece en una canción de Alaska. ¡QUÉ GENIOS TODOS!

[@puyipopo]

A perfect moment for my soul : listen this music; sorry, better my trip over the clouds, enjoying the sunset, at the Atlantic Ocean, in my last trip to Amsterdam. WWWWOOOOOOWWWWWW ! ! !

[@cantforgetyou]

I really, really, really hope that the Pet Shop Boys are smart enough to release this as the next single. The strongest song from the album, but also one of their best songs in their career.

[@mjdomicello]

THIS BROUGHT THE PSB BACK TO ME! THANK YOU NEIL AND CHRIS!

[@niteflash06]

I'm just a kid that wasn't around to witness PSB the 80's, but personally, this track reminds me a lot of "Go West", so it's good in my books. Overall, I really like the album.

[@alexpest4234]

And "Go West" is very like USSR anthem.

[@niteflash06]

@@alexpest4234 Wow what an old comment of mine. Damn I wish I was still a kid. Adulting sucks.

[@alexpest4234]

​@@niteflash06 Agree. ))

[@ositokeanero]

one of my favorite song of all time!!!!!! good job PSB !!!!

[@thunder3ish]

Once again, pet shop boys saunter along the tightrope that runs between the ludicrous and the brilliant. This could've been toe-curling, but it's perfect - throwaway pop that you wouldn't ever want to throw away.

[@bessi2004]

Grate songs Pet shop boys,, i griow up with these boys song,, bring my memorys back... Well done boys ,, you are tge best

[@Danimal1577]

Great, grew, songs, brings, memories, the

[@soft-giant]

Can you explain to me what those lyrics mean and where they can lead me? Chatgpt: These lyrics are from the song "Love Is a Bourgeois Construct" by Pet Shop Boys. The song explores themes of disillusionment with love and societal norms, presented with a mix of cynicism and humor. Here's a breakdown of the key elements and themes: 1. **Disillusionment and Laziness**: The narrator describes a life of laziness and lack of motivation, indicating a general dissatisfaction with conventional responsibilities and routines ("I've been taking my time for a long time / Putting my feet up a lot"). 2. **Cynicism Towards Love**: The central theme is the narrator's rejection of love as a concept, viewing it as a "bourgeois construct"-an artificial idea propagated by middle-class values. This perspective is reinforced by the narrator's dismissal of romantic gestures and fidelity ("Love doesn't mean a thing to me / Talking tough and feeling bitter"). 3. **Influence of Marxist Thought**: References to Karl Marx and the "bourgeoisie" suggest that the narrator is framing their personal disillusionment within a broader critique of capitalist society. The narrator uses Marxist language to argue that love, like many societal norms, is a fantasy created by bourgeois culture to maintain control and order ("Love is a bourgeois construct / Just like they said at university"). 4. **Personal Transformation**: The narrator mentions that a breakup made them see "reality" and realize the futility of love, leading to their decision to "give up the bourgeoisie" and adopt a more laid-back, indifferent lifestyle ("When you walked out, you did me a favor / You made me see reality"). 5. **Irony and Humor**: There's an element of irony in the lyrics, as the narrator's rejection of societal norms and love seems exaggerated and self-indulgent. The description of their new lifestyle-"full-time lonely layabout" and "explore the outer limits of boredom"-adds a humorous tone to their critique. 6. **Cultural References**: The song includes references to English culture and politics, such as drinking tea like Tony Benn (a notable British socialist politician) and hanging out on Goldhawk Road, adding a layer of cultural context to the narrator's disillusionment. In summary, the song is a satirical commentary on love, societal expectations, and the disillusionment that can come from both personal and broader societal realizations. The narrator adopts a cynical view, rejecting conventional values and embracing a lifestyle of idleness and theoretical critique.

[@JamieSwitzer]

This album changed my life forever, still one of their best ones!!

[@Danimal1577]

Introspective and Behaviour were great too

[@JamieSwitzer]

love this song so much

[@matteogrillo3903]

After all this years you still sound great! Depeche Mode and Pet Shop are my fav band ever

[@magicmulder]

"You won't see me with a bunch of roses promising fatality" - now that's a misheard lyric waiting to be found. ;)

[@robintopping62]

This song is immense. I'm not a great PSB fan, but cannot deny they DO put out some real classics. Robin Topping 3rd Aug 2014

[@bjarnithordarson739]

What a fantastic song! PSB FOREVER!

[@claredavis21]

Best song on the album by a mile. Just can't stop listening.

[@davidanderson4453]

Epic tune

[@Ro_varta]

Aaaaahhh !!! I love this song !!! One of my favourites, the new "classic" of Pet Shop Boys. All the songs of the album are excelent, congratulations guys !!!! :)

[@rojopojo]

Yes, that's Michael Nyman. The music from "The Draughtsman's contract (1989)".

[@TonyBittner1]

King Arthur - Act 3, Scene 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52VpGNrqJ5mm7s

[@marckesten]

What an incredilbe song...I'm playing it over and over again. It would be a mistake if this isnt released as their next single.

[@brianlogan2592]

Brilliant track.The album Electric is a must have for fans of quality dance music.

[@xeephran]

Two of my favourite producers of music in one; Michael Nyman and the Pet Shop Boys :)

[@vicentecastelan3905]

They are the best group of the world thanx for living here in this planet

[@ColdKatri]

Perfect song and lyrics! So brilliant! I love Electric album. It's a masterpiece! I love older PSB music and Actually album is my "first love"

[@aitorincupra]

El Rancius estuvo aquí. Mis dieses

[@ichitosalazar]

3:01 - 3:46 Best part of this song, in my opinion.

[@david1leigh]

This the best they have done in 20 years. Love it.

[@ericolaser8546]

Pet shop boys o melhor de todos os tempos

[@octaviomargon3124]

one of the best songs on this album is my favorite widely recommend !!!!!!!

[@JesusGonzalez-mb7lw]

Kings of the music universal 🤓😎 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@andriusstasiukynas1921]

Viva Pet Shop Boys!! Album ''Electric'' is super like ''Elysium''. Good health Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe! Lithuania :)

[@VictoriaSobocki]

Indeed

[@Godshui]

'Super' is also super!

[@jackcullen7034]

Do you reckon they read this comment and got Super?

[@carlopaes8923]

Viva sim

[@Alessandro74aqt]

Pet Shop Boys são eternos.

[@MarioPastrona]

Brilliant and smart

[@jeanfoulon8597]

impossible de sortir ce titre de ma tete. C'est brillant.

[@richardwaite4898]

Electric Is One Of The Very Best PSB Albums Ever Made My Favourite Since The Very Album Musical Masterpiece

[@andreasnssjohnsen6023]

I've been both a Michael Nyman-fan and a PSB-fan since my teens, so this was a match truly made in heaven.

[@PRGMRav]

This is perfect electronica. Just rousing, thrilling, classical and perfect.

[@reythejuice]

Electric was a marvelous expression of our zeitgeist. Brought on from the mind of culminating experiences, mind and audio blend most perfectly in this chapter.

[@AlejandroCFrery]

Two of my passions together: Pet Shop Boys and Michael Nyman.

[@glynpalmer7103]

just replenish my cd collection buying psb singles cost me a fortune but worth it and this one was one of them good song. 😎😎

[@Otonium]

Love when they twist and inverse it all... 'Until you come back to me'. Love matters

[@luizfernandofer359]

The greatest singers on era!!! I love you so much Pet Shop Boys!!!!

[@txtsmpl]

My Valentines Day-Hymne

[@NicolaRussuPOP]

AMAZING TRACK

[@masamosotin]

This wakens up big emotions

[@danilinian]

A wonderful mixture of old and new PSB. Great song and TEXT!!!

[@tecnored2834]

i love you pet shop boys.. the best..

[@cantforgetyou]

I love the arrangement behind the chorus.

[@willwjl]

on first listen, my reaction was "I'm Bored, no new ground here." But I opened my old Pet Head Heart and fell in love all over again. See you in Oakland, CA Oct 7th. My 5th time seeing PSB...

[@amirfridman9265]

Pet shop boys is the best

[@JoseLuisAlves]

Chasing sheep is best left for shepherds. PSB & Michael Nyman, you got to love it!

[@PSYCHOLOGICALx]

The Masters of Electronic and Dance Music PSB

[@robintopping62]

Like good red wine, these guys just get better and better with time. Bloody great track. Robin Topping 26th Aug 2013 Ayrshire

[@nysengineer]

Love the Nyman bit!

[@Socitochile]

Very good song Pet Shop Boys are the best

[@maxi45tours12]

Masterpiece

[@ToriLillytheauthor]

i love this

[@stevecox7075]

Great use of Nymans score for 'The Draughtsman's Contract'.

[@hantshound1]

Best song on the album by miles but then it is a truly stunning album

[@noeblanco8913]

Únicos en el mundo, nadie se les compara y cada nueva canción nos emociona.

[@806slidingdoors]

I am a long, long time PSB fan but this is "making a little go a very long way."

[@marcoalbanesi1991]

Grandi, sempre!!!

[@spiel24]

Instant classic. Simple as that.