I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind of Thing

Pet Shop Boys

About I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind of Thing

"I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind of Thing" is the third single from Pet Shop Boys' fifth album Very. The song describes a person normally hesitant to unwind and show his feelings, who—because of some event in his life—suddenly becomes willing to loosen up. It was released in the UK by Parlophone Records on 29 November 1993, where it eventually reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, where it was released in January 1994, it reached number two on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. It is the 20th best-selling Pet Shop Boys single. 


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2003
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Ask me why,
I say it's most unusual
How can I even try to explain
Why today I feel like dancing
Singing like lovers sing
When I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing?
I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing

Ask me when, (ta ra ra ra)
I say it started when I met you (ta ra ra ra ra ra)
And ever since then I knew that the past couldn't last
For right now, I think I'm running
A race that I know I'm gonna win
And I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing
I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing

If people say I'm crazy, I tell 'em that it's true
Let them watch with amazement
Say it won't last beyond breakfast
It's a phase he's going through
Denigrate or speculate on what I'm going through
Because it isn't the sort of thing I would normally do

Ask me what, (ta ra ra ra)
I say I think it's good for you (ta ra ra ra ra)
Believe it or not, I know where it's all leading to
I feel like taking all my clothes off
Dancing to the Rite of Spring
And I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing
I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing
I wouldn't normally do this kind of -
This kind of thing

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Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind of Thing" is a song by British duo Pet Shop Boys and was released as the third single from their fifth studio album, "Very," in 1993.
Popularity
The song reached a peak position of number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, making it their 19th top 20 hit in the UK.
Negative Initial Response
Lead vocalist Neil Tennant initially hated the song and thought it was terrible, but co-member Chris Lowe convinced him otherwise.
Live Performances
The song was performed during the band's concert tours in 1993–1994, 2002, 2006–2007, and 2013.
Music Video
The music video for the song is a tribute to the silent film comedian Buster Keaton. It was directed by Howard Greenhalgh, who also directed the duo's previous videos for "Go West" and "Liberation."
Reception
Musically, the song was widely praised for its lyrical uniqueness and the lively disco beat.
Remix Versions
The song has two remix versions–Beat Masters Version and the Extended Nude Mix. The Beat Masters Version was used for the radio edit, while the Extended Nude Mix was notable for entirely changing the character of the song.
Cover Versions
Indie rock musician Robbie Williams covered the song for "Radio 1 Established 1967," a compilation album celebrating the 40th anniversary of BBC Radio 1.
Chart Performance
In addition to its UK success, the song also charted on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the USA, peaking at number 4 in early 1994.
Song Theme
The song details an unusual state of joy and excitement experienced by the singer, contrary to his normal pragmatism and control. By the end of the song, the person realizes that they are in love.

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