Can You Forgive Her?
Pet Shop Boys
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Another night with open eyes Too late to sleep, too soon to rise You're short of breath, is it a heart attack? Hot and feverish you face the fact You're in love, and it feels like shame Because she's gone and made a fool of you in public again You're in love, and it feels like pain Because you know there's too much truth in everything she claims So ask yourself now: Can you forgive her If she wants you to? Ask yourself: Can you even deliver What she demands of you? You drift into the strangest dreams Of youthful follies and changing teams Admit you're wrong, oh, no, not yet Then you wake up and remember that you can't forget She's made you some kind of laughing stock Because you dance to disco, and you don't like rock She'd make fun of you, and even in bed Said she was gonna go and get herself a real man instead So ask yourself now: Can you forgive her If she begs you to? Ask yourself: Can you even deliver What she demands of you? Or do you want revenge? But that's childish, so childish! (That's childish, so childish!) Remember when you were more easily led Behind the cricket pavilion and the bicycle shed Trembling as your dreams came true You looked right into those blue eyes and knew It was love, and now you can't pretend You've forgotten all the promises of that first friend It's bad enough, she knows how you feel But she's not prepared to share you with the memory So ask yourself now: Can you forgive her If she begs you to? Ask yourself: Can you even deliver What she demands of you? Ask yourself now: Can you forgive her If she begs you to? And ask yourself: Can you even deliver What she demands of you? Or do you want revenge? But that's childish, so childish!
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Can You Forgive Her?" is a song from Pet Shop Boys, released as the lead single from their album, "Very" in 1993.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, marking the duo's 14th top 10 hit in the UK.
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Music GenreClassified under Synthpop, a subgenre of pop, this song showcases Pet Shop Boys' signature synthesized melodies and catchy beats.
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Album SuccessThe song significantly contributed to the commercial success of the album "Very", which became the band's first UK number-one album on its release.
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Lyric MeaningThe lyrics of the song deal with a man who is conflicted about his sexuality, a common theme addressed by Pet Shop Boys in response to societal attitudes toward homosexuality.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Howard Greenhalgh and featured the band disguised in orange body suits and bobble hats.
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Notable AccoladeIn 1994, "Can You Forgive Her?" was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single.
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Signature SongThis song is often considered one of the Pet Shop Boys' most recognizable and famous songs.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Can You Forgive Her?" showcasing its impact on pop music; notable covers include those by Starsailor and Kid606.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, like many other Pet Shop Boys songs, is noted for its impact on the LGBT community because of its queer themes and the duo's known advocacy for LGBT rights.
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