Yesterday, When I Was Mad
Pet Shop Boys
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Darling, you were wonderful, you really were quite good I enjoyed that, though, of course, no one understood A word of what was going on, they didn't have a clue They couldn't understand your sense of humour like I do You're much too kind I smiled with murder on my mind Yesterday, when I was mad And quite prepared to give up everything Admitting, I don't believe In anyone's sincerity, and that's what's really got to me You have a certain quality, which really is unique Expressionless, such irony, although your voice is weak It doesn't really matter 'cause the music is so loud Of course it's all on tape, but no one will find out You hated me too But not as much as I hated you Yesterday, when I was mad And quite prepared to give up everything Admitting, I don't believe In anyone's sincerity, and that's what's really got to me Then, when I was lonely I thought again And changed my mind Then we posed for pictures with the competition winners And argued about the hotel rooms, and where to go for dinner And someone said: "It's fabulous you're still around today, You've both made such a little go a very long way" Yesterday, when I was mad And quite prepared to give up everything Admitting, I don't believe In anyone's sincerity, and that's what's really got to me Yesterday, when I was mad And quite prepared to give up everything Admitting, I don't believe In anyone's sincerity, and that's what's really got to me Then, when I was lonely I thought again And changed my mind
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Yesterday, When I Was Mad" was released in 1994 as the fifth single off the Pet Shop Boys' album "Very."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the lowest-charting single from "Very."
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Album"Yesterday, When I Was Mad" is featured on Pet Shop Boys' fifth studio album "Very," which is known for its exceptionally detailed electronic production.
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GenreMusically, the song is categorized as synth-pop, a sub-genre of pop that uses the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument.
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LyricsThe lyrics to "Yesterday, When I Was Mad" are believed to be a response to critics, who often misinterpret Pet Shop Boys' stoic performance style as impersonality.
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RemixesThere are several remixes of the song. Notably, the single version was remixed by Jam & Spoon, while the album version was remixed by the band's long-time collaborator Julian Mendelsohn.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features special effects that were cutting edge at the time, with multiple images of the band members appearing and disappearing in rhythm with the music.
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Live Performances"Yesterday, When I Was Mad" is a standard fixture in the Pet Shop Boys' live performances, often performed during their encore.
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Critical AcclaimAlthough the song did not reach the top 10 in most countries, it is often praised by critics for its lyrics, which are seen as an example of the band's knack for addressing serious topics in a catchy, danceable format.
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B-side TracksThe single release of the song came with B-sides including an extended mix of the song itself and two other tracks, "Can You Forgive Her?" and "To Speak is a Sin."
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Song MeaningThe song is a self-reflection of the band's career, tackling the theme of how fame, success, and media attention can often distort personal views and relationships.
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