The Night I Fell in Love
Pet Shop Boys
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
I was backstage Couldn't believe my luck was in I saw him approach Wearing a most approachable grin When he said hello I was surprised he spoke so politely I said I'd liked his show Well he just smiled I guess it happens nightly And so I fell in love We went to his room He had a video camera I was so nervous I had to try hard not to stammer He said 'I'm glad you liked the show That crowd was dope out there tonight, alright You want to see some more? Well be my guest You can have a private performance' I'd fallen in love I didn't ask why Though he seemed like such a regular guy He said we could be Secret lovers Just him and me Then he joked 'Hey, man! Your name isn't Stan, is it? We should be together!' And he was passionate I guess I would rate Him a nine out of ten By then I'd fallen in love When I asked Why have I heard so much About him being charged With homophobia and stuff He just shrugged Next morning we woke He couldn't have been a nicer bloke Over breakfast made jokes About Dre and his homies and folks Neither of us asked if or when We would see each other again But I thought that was cool 'cause I was already late for school By then I'd fallen in love
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Night I Fell in Love" is a lesser-known track by British synth-pop duo the Pet Shop Boys. It is part of their album Release, which was released in 2002.
|
Controversial ThemeThe song has gained some notoriety for its lyrical content. It narrates a fictional story about a male fan who has a one-night stand with a rapper. This provocative theme roused controversy on its release.
|
Eminem RumorAlthough it's not certain who the song is about, many have speculated that the rapper in question is Eminem. This is because Eminem was known for his controversial lyrics about homosexuality at the time of the song's release.
|
Album Direction"The Night I Fell in Love" was noted for being part of a more introspective, less dance-orientated approach from Pet Shop Boys on the album 'Release'.
|
Homosexual ThemeThe song is one of several by the Pet Shop Boys that explores gay themes. Neil Tennant, one half of the Pet Shop Boys duo, came out as gay in a 1994 interview with Attitude, a UK gay lifestyle magazine.
|
Cultural ImpactWhile it was not released as a single, the song received attention due to its theme, contributing to the ongoing conversation about LGBT representation and acceptance in music and pop culture.
|
Neil Tennant's StandAccording to Tennant, the song is not a personal attack against Eminem but an expression of freedom. He was reported saying that people should be free to love whoever they want regardless of gender.
|
Audio FormatThe song's duration is 5 minutes and 26 seconds and is available in audio digital format.
|
Additional CreditsThis song, like most Pet Shop Boys’ songs, was written by both members of the band, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.
|
Public ReactionDespite the controversy, many fans and critics praised the song for its brave storytelling and candid exploration of a topic traditionally considered taboo in hip-hop.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"The Night I Fell in Love Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/34099806/Pet+Shop+Boys/The+Night+I+Fell+in+Love>.
Discuss the The Night I Fell in Love Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In