Being Boring

by Pet Shop Boys

Being Boring cover art

Regarded as one of the duo's most profound and moving compositions, 'Being Boring' is a beautifully orchestrated reflection on lost youth and the devastating toll of the AIDS epidemic. Neil Tennant's lyrics trace a biographical journey from 1920s-inspired party aspirations to the somber realities of losing a childhood friend. Its sophisticated, lush production elevates the synthpop genre into a profound piece of autobiographical storytelling.

Genres

  • Synthpop
  • Sophisti-Pop

Tracklist

  1. Being Boring
  2. We All Feel Better In The Dark