Did You See Me Coming?
Pet Shop Boys
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Did you see me coming? Was I that obvious? For all of a sudden There were just two of us You don't have be in "Who's Who" to know what's what You don't have to be a high-flyer to catch your slot The night we met was cold and wet I needed a drink or two I saw you standing there and I knew I'd love to be loved by you Did you see me coming? Was I that obvious? For all of a sudden There were just two of us You don't have to be what's what to know who's who You don't need the DNA to find the proof Then and there my life made sense You were the evidence Did you see me coming? Was I that obvious? For all of a sudden There were just two of us Did you see me coming? I thought I'd have to make All of the running I was all yours to take Am I superstitious or really religious Just "to thyself be true" But now I think I'm starting to believe in fate Because it delivered you Did you see me coming? Was I that obvious? For all of a sudden There were just two of us Did you see me coming? I thought I'd have to make All of the running I was all yours to take
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Written by: CHRIS LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Album"Did You See Me Coming?" is a song on the 'Yes' album, the tenth studio album of the British band, Pet Shop Boys.
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Release DateIt was released as the second single from the album on 29th May 2009.
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ProductionThis song, like the entire album, was produced by Xenomania, a British songwriting and production team renowned for its work with artists like Girls Aloud and Cher.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No.21 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the continuation of the Pet Shop Boys' more than 20-year long run of chart success.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its synth-pop sound, a genre that Pet Shop Boys helped define during the 1980s.
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LyricsIt's a lovestruck song, where the lyrics suggest the euphoria of falling in love and knowing it is reciprocated.
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PerformanceThe band has been performing "Did You See Me Coming?" on their live tours since 2009.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough it did not reach the high chart positions of many of their other songs, it was generally well-received by critics, who praised its catchy tunes and its ability to blend a modern sound with the band's signature style.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Did You See Me Coming?" was directed by Price James, featuring animations and lyrics.
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SongwritersBoth members of Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, were recognized as the songwriters of "Did You See Me Coming?".
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B-SideThe B-side to "Did You See Me Coming?" is "After The Event."
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PromotionThey performed this song on many famous TV shows during promotion, including The Graham Norton Show and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
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LengthThe song is 3 minutes and 41 seconds long. It is one of the shorter tracks on the 'Yes' album.
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Evolution"Did You See Me Coming?" is cited as a display of the Pet Shop Boys' evolving sound, combining their classic synth-pop style with a more current and mainstream feel.
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FormatsThe song was released in physical formats like CDs and 7-inch vinyl, as well as digital formats for modern consumers.
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