Yesterday, When I Was Mad

Pet Shop Boys

About Yesterday, When I Was Mad

"Yesterday, When I Was Mad" is a single by English synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys released as the fifth and last single from their 1993 album, Very. The single peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and number 4 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play charts. The song was remixed by Jam & Spoon for its single release, among other things removing a compression effect applied to Tennant's voice during the verses. The B-sides included a cover of the Noël Coward song If Love Were All.  


Year:
1994
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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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Pet Shop Boys

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT

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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."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the lowest-charting single from "Very."
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.
Genre
Musically, the song is categorized as synth-pop, a sub-genre of pop that uses the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument.
Lyrics
The 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.
Remixes
There 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Live Performances
"Yesterday, When I Was Mad" is a standard fixture in the Pet Shop Boys' live performances, often performed during their encore.
Critical Acclaim
Although 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.
B-side Tracks
The 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."
Song Meaning
The 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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