Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You)
Pet Shop Boys
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I want to run I want to hide I want to break down the walls That hold me inside I want to reach out And touch the flame Where the streets have no name I want to feel The sun on my face I see the dust cloud disappear Without a trace I want to take shelter From poisoned rain Where the streets have no name Where the streets have no name Where the streets have no name We're still building Then burning down love Burning down love And when I go there I go there with you Where the streets have no name I can't take my eyes off of you I love you baby And if it's quite all right I need you baby To warm my lonely nights So let me love you baby Let me love you The city's a flood Our love turns to rust We're beaten and blown by the wind Trampled in dust I'll show you a place High on a desert plain Where the streets have no name Where the streets have no name Where the streets have no name We're still building Then burning down love Burning down love And when I go there It's all I can do Where the streets have no name I can't take my eyes off of you Love you baby Let me love you Where the streets have no name
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, BOB CREWE, BOB GAUDIO, DAVID EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL DAVID HEWSON
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You)" is an interesting blend of genres. The Pet Shop Boys have taken U2's rock song "Where the Streets Have No Name" and put their unique synthpop spin on it, incorporating elements of the classic pop song "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in March 1991, almost two years after the release of the band's third studio album, 'Introspective'.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 2 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, showcasing the global appeal of Pet Shop Boys music.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Heslop. It shows footage of the band performing in a brightly lit, futuristic setting.
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Song LengthThe original track runs for about 4 minutes and 45 seconds on the Pet Shop Boys’ album 'Discography', but there are various versions included in other collections that run for different lengths.
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Cover-Remix HybridThis song is unique as it is a cover-remix hybrid, blending U2's “Where the Streets Have No Name” with “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” which was originally a hit for Frankie Valli.
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U2's ReactionU2's Bono reportedly remarked that he found the Pet Shop Boys' cover to be "interesting," implying that he appreciated the band's unique take on their original song.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single at the 1992 Brit Awards.
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Lyrical MessageThe lyrics of the song convey a longing for escape and a desire for personal freedom, themes that resonate with many listeners.
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Famous PerformancesThe Pet Shop Boys performed this song live at the 1991 Brit Awards, solidifying it as one of their signature tracks.
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Name ConfusionDue to its unorthodox blending of two songs, the track is often mistakenly identified by either of the original titles ("Where the Streets Have No Name" or "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"), but the correct title is in fact a combination of the two.
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