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Lyrics

I didn't get where I am today

Why did I listen to that music?
It's made me feel so sad
and brought it home to me once more
I want what I cannot have
When you can't get what you want
you still have all the rest
but isn't it sad to settle for second-best?

I've been waiting at home
for someone to phone
I didn't get where I am today
without living that old cliche
I've been lying in bed
the sheets over my head
I didn't get where I am today
without giving up in dismay

Told everyone I'm over it
I've quit this cul-de-sac
But just when I thought
I'd lost it for good
that feeling comes right back
When you can't get what you want
you wear your bravest face
but deep inside you're sinking without a trace

I've been called repressed
a poet, a pest
I didn't get where I am today
without getting in someone's way
I live my life on a stage
put it down on the page
I didn't get where I am today
without writing a resume
I didn't get where I am today

I didn't get where I am today
I didn't get where I am today

I've explored situations
the themes and variations
I didn't get where I am today
without losing it on the way
On the Street of Shame
looking for someone to blame
I didn't get where I am today
without leaving in disarray
I didn't get where I am today

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On this day

1993: Boy George's 'The Crying Game,' produced by the Pet Shop Boys, debuts on the U.S. singles chart, beginning a 17-week run peaking at #15.

2002: The Boys tape a special live concert for BBC Radio 2.

2009: Neil and Chris take part in a 20-minute audio interview with Paul MacInnes, which is webcast on the Guardian.co.uk website. They discuss their 25 years as successful recording artists, their songwriting, and their new album Yes.

Photographs

Facts courtesy of geowayne.com