I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind of Thing
Pet Shop Boys
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Ask me why, I say it's most unusual How can I even try to explain Why today I feel like dancing Singing like lovers sing When I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing? I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing Ask me when, (ta ra ra ra) I say it started when I met you (ta ra ra ra ra ra) And ever since then I knew that the past couldn't last For right now, I think I'm running A race that I know I'm gonna win And I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing If people say I'm crazy, I tell 'em that it's true Let them watch with amazement Say it won't last beyond breakfast It's a phase he's going through Denigrate or speculate on what I'm going through Because it isn't the sort of thing I would normally do Ask me what, (ta ra ra ra) I say I think it's good for you (ta ra ra ra ra) Believe it or not, I know where it's all leading to I feel like taking all my clothes off Dancing to the Rite of Spring And I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing I wouldn't normally do this kind of - This kind of thing
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind of Thing" is a song by British duo Pet Shop Boys and was released as the third single from their fifth studio album, "Very," in 1993.
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PopularityThe song reached a peak position of number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, making it their 19th top 20 hit in the UK.
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Negative Initial ResponseLead vocalist Neil Tennant initially hated the song and thought it was terrible, but co-member Chris Lowe convinced him otherwise.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed during the band's concert tours in 1993–1994, 2002, 2006–2007, and 2013.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is a tribute to the silent film comedian Buster Keaton. It was directed by Howard Greenhalgh, who also directed the duo's previous videos for "Go West" and "Liberation."
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ReceptionMusically, the song was widely praised for its lyrical uniqueness and the lively disco beat.
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Remix VersionsThe song has two remix versions–Beat Masters Version and the Extended Nude Mix. The Beat Masters Version was used for the radio edit, while the Extended Nude Mix was notable for entirely changing the character of the song.
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Cover VersionsIndie rock musician Robbie Williams covered the song for "Radio 1 Established 1967," a compilation album celebrating the 40th anniversary of BBC Radio 1.
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Chart PerformanceIn addition to its UK success, the song also charted on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the USA, peaking at number 4 in early 1994.
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Song ThemeThe song details an unusual state of joy and excitement experienced by the singer, contrary to his normal pragmatism and control. By the end of the song, the person realizes that they are in love.
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