Left to My Own Devices
Pet Shop Boys
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I get out of bed at half past ten Phone up a friend, who's a party animal Turn on the news and drink some tea Maybe if you're with me we'll do some shopping One day I'll read, or learn to drive a car If you pass the test, you can beat the rest But I don't like to compete, or talk street, street, street I can pick up the best from the party animal I could leave you, say goodbye Or I could love you, if I try And I could And left to my own devices, I probably would Left to my own devices, I probably would Pick up a brochure about the sun Learn to ignore what the photographer saw I was always told that you should join a club Stick with the gang, if you want to belong I was a lonely boy, no strength, no joy In a world of my own at the back of the garden I didn't want to compete, or play out on the street For in a secret life I was a round head general I could leave you, say goodbye Or I could love you, if I try And I could And left to my own devices, I probably would Left to my own devices, I probably would Oh, I would I was faced with a choice at a difficult age Would I write a book? Or should I take to the stage? But in the back of my head I heard distant feet Che Guevara and Debussy to a disco beat It's not a crime when you look the way you do The way I like to picture you When I get home, it's late at night I pour a drink and watch the fight Turn off the TV, look at a book Pick up the phone, fix some food Maybe I'll sit up all night and day Waiting for the minute I hear you say I could leave you, say goodbye Or I could love you, if I try And I could And left to my own devices, I probably would Come on, baby, say goodbye I could love you, if I try And I could And left to my own devices, I probably would Left to my own devices, I probably would Out of bed, at half past ten The party animal phones a friend Picks up news about the sun And the working day has just begun Sticks with the gang - at the back of the street Pass the test - and don't compete Drive the car, if you're with me Che Guevara's drinking tea He reads about a new device And takes to the stage in a secret life (Aaaaaaaah... ...ce) Left to my own devices, I probably would If I was left to my own devices, I possibly would (Aaaaaaaah... ...ce) If I was left to my own devices, I probably would Left to my own devices, I probably would I could leave you, say goodbye Or I could love you, if I try And I could And left to my own devices, I probably would Left to my own devices, I probably would Come on, baby Left to my own devices, I probably would
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Written by: Christopher Lowe, Neil Tennant
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Left to My Own Devices" is a song recorded by renowned British duo, Pet Shop Boys. It was written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the duo themselves.
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Release InformationThe song was released as the second single from their third studio album, "Introspective," in November 1988.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its length, "Left to My Own Devices" peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, making it another top hit for the band.
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Song ProductionThe song's production credits include the famous Trevor Horn, known for his work with artists like Robbie Williams, Tina Turner, and Seal.
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Classical InfluenceThe song is known for its baroque elements. It begins with an instrumental intro in a baroque style, complete with a string section.
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Musical ElementsThe song integrates a variety of musical styles, including house music, orchestral arrangements, and even opera, making it a unique creation in the discography of Pet Shop Boys.
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Album PerceptionThe album, "Introspective", which included "Left to My Own Devices", is considered one of Pet Shop Boys' most acclaimed albums, symbolizing the peak of their creativity and exhibiting a high level of sophistication in electronic music.
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Song ContentThe lyrics of the song describe the band's singer, Neil Tennant, fantasizing about various scenarios when left alone. The lyrics also draw upon his experiences and attitudes.
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Popular RecognitionThe song was recognized by the BBC as "one of Pet Shop Boys’ perfect pop songs", praising it for its literate, intelligent lyrics and emotive music.
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Remix VersionsThere are a number of remix versions of the song, including the Disco Mix, the Royal Piano Version, and the Device Mix, among many others.
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