Neil Tennant wrote this song in memory of a friend who had died of AIDS during the epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. It is reflection on the transience of life and the need to be in the moment, hence ‘never being boring’. It’s sad beauty captures the sense of loss and regret that pervaded at that time, and still moves us now.
I AGREE...THE SONG has kinda of a bittersweet feeling to it...and this version is even more "in the mood"...kindalike when you're 50, and you begin looking back at your past life, reminding the good times,and the bad times too,and then coming back to where you actually are now....i think it's gorgeous ,when a song inspires people like this one...
I came across a cache of old photos And invitations to teenage parties "Dress in white" one said, with quotations From someone's wife, a famous writer In the nineteen-twenties When you're young you find inspiration In anyone who's ever gone And opened up a closing door She said: "We were never feeling bored 'Cause we were never being boring We had too much time to find for ourselves And we were never being boring We dressed up and fought, then thought: "Make amends" And we were never holding back or worried that Time would come to an end" When I went I left from the station With a haversack and some trepidation Someone said: "If you're not careful You'll have nothing left and nothing to care for In the nineteen-seventies" But I sat back and looking forward My shoes were high and I had scored I'd bolted through a closing door I would never find myself feeling bored 'Cause we were never being boring We had too much time to find for ourselves And we were never being boring We dressed up and fought, then thought: "Make amends" And we were never holding back or worried that Time would come to an end We were always hoping that, looking back You could always rely on a friend Now I sit with different faces In rented rooms and foreign places All the people I was kissing Some are here and some are missing In the nineteen-nineties I never dreamt that I would get to be The creature that I always meant to be But I thought in spite of dreams You'd be sitting somewhere here with me 'Cause we were never being boring We had too much time to find for ourselves And we were never being boring We dressed up and fought, then thought: "Make amends" And we were never holding back or worried that Time would come to an end We were always hoping that, looking back You could always rely on a friend And we were never being boring We had too much time to find for ourselves And we were never being boring We dressed up and fought, then thought: "Make amends" And we were never being boring We were never being bored 'Cause we were never being boring We were never being bored....
This Song was the Second Single From the Behavior Album from 1990. The First Single was So hard. Being boring is also One of my Favorite Songs from the Pet Shop Boys. Very good Piano Version of this Song. Greetings from Germany.
Ugh....this couldn't be more perfect!!! I didn't think this song could be more beautiful and then you go and make it even more haunting. I love it! I am pretty sure you officially just broke my heart.
Absolutely superb. I've watched your "Being Boring" piano cover video countless dozens of times and I get goose-bumps every time. So jealous, I only wish I could play this well. The comment others have made about comparing your sound and style to relaxing in a classy lounge or hotel is perfectly apt. I've been a fan of Pet Shop Boys for decades, which is how I discovered this collection, but I enjoy your piano covers of "Winner" and "Your Funny Uncle" far more than the originals.
I never thought I will get to be the creature I always menat to be but I thoughts in spite of dreams you will be sitting somewhere here with me.pet shop boys.
I am the number 2OO Like!!! I really have to thank you very very much for this song. This is one of my favorites of all times. Everytime I listen to this song something inside of me is touched...
I think You're My first Love Angela I really enjoy your piano covers and especially this one it just helps me the melancholic Melody and the tempo gives the song more of a freestyle poetry when I'm at the park
Simply awesome!! Elegant, sophisticated, nostalgic. An interesting mixture of a beautiful melody and that particular introverted feeling. I would like to learn this piano arrange and play the song everytime, everywhere. Congratulations!! A little detail: I can´t avoid listen the "tic tac" from the wall clock at the end of the song. I love this song!!
Another proof that a beautiful melody sounds fantastic regardless of the instrument it's being played on. PS. IMO, "Being Boring" and "It Couldn't Happen Here" are two most haunting songs ever released by the duo.
Nice version of a great song. I'm always way too cautious with my left hand and just to stick to root and fifth of the chord when playing songs like this. Any advice please?
Am I right there's some out of chord bass on "in the nineteen twentieth"? Something like F/G G/G in your key. I don't hear it, I looked the chords up. So, not the bass moves beside the chord but the vice versa, the bass stands still and the chords change to resolve. Seems like one of their favorite harmony bit, they did the same in "Wouldn't normally do".
I never dreamt that I would get to be the creature that I always meant to be, but I thought in spite of dreams you'd be sitting here with me
Neil Tennant wrote this song in memory of a friend who had died of AIDS during the epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. It is reflection on the transience of life and the need to be in the moment, hence ‘never being boring’. It’s sad beauty captures the sense of loss and regret that pervaded at that time, and still moves us now.
Arguably one of the best PSB songs and done beautifully
Something in this rendition just brings out an even more wistful feeling in an already wistful and chillingly sad song. Utterly gorgeous.
I AGREE...THE SONG has kinda of a bittersweet feeling to it...and this version is even more "in the mood"...kindalike when you're 50, and you begin looking back at your past life, reminding the good times,and the bad times too,and then coming back to where you actually are now....i think it's gorgeous ,when a song inspires people like this one...
superbatfirenze third that!!
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I came across a cache of old photos
And invitations to teenage parties
"Dress in white" one said, with quotations
From someone's wife, a famous writer
In the nineteen-twenties
When you're young you find inspiration
In anyone who's ever gone
And opened up a closing door
She said: "We were never feeling bored
'Cause we were never being boring
We had too much time to find for ourselves
And we were never being boring
We dressed up and fought, then thought: "Make amends"
And we were never holding back or worried that
Time would come to an end"
When I went I left from the station
With a haversack and some trepidation
Someone said: "If you're not careful
You'll have nothing left and nothing to care for
In the nineteen-seventies"
But I sat back and looking forward
My shoes were high and I had scored
I'd bolted through a closing door
I would never find myself feeling bored
'Cause we were never being boring
We had too much time to find for ourselves
And we were never being boring
We dressed up and fought, then thought: "Make amends"
And we were never holding back or worried that
Time would come to an end
We were always hoping that, looking back
You could always rely on a friend
Now I sit with different faces
In rented rooms and foreign places
All the people I was kissing
Some are here and some are missing
In the nineteen-nineties
I never dreamt that I would get to be
The creature that I always meant to be
But I thought in spite of dreams
You'd be sitting somewhere here with me
'Cause we were never being boring
We had too much time to find for ourselves
And we were never being boring
We dressed up and fought, then thought: "Make amends"
And we were never holding back or worried that
Time would come to an end
We were always hoping that, looking back
You could always rely on a friend
And we were never being boring
We had too much time to find for ourselves
And we were never being boring
We dressed up and fought, then thought: "Make amends"
And we were never being boring
We were never being bored
'Cause we were never being boring
We were never being bored....
Musical poetry, played by a gifted pianist .. on a Steinway - it doesn't get much better than this.
This Song was the Second Single From the Behavior Album from 1990. The First Single was So hard. Being boring is also One of my Favorite Songs from the Pet Shop Boys. Very good Piano Version of this Song. Greetings from Germany.
One of the best pop songs of all time.
Мурашки по коже 😍😢👍👍👍
❤
Always was my favourite song...very evocative....some are and some are missing in the 1990's...very poignant...
Thank you for doing this piece and loading it for its not only my favorite PSB song but my favorite song. Please do more PSB songs if you can
Ugh....this couldn't be more perfect!!! I didn't think this song could be more beautiful and then you go and make it even more haunting. I love it! I am pretty sure you officially just broke my heart.
Your cover is as good as the original song! I've remembered when I was eighteen years old, in 1992... It was so good! Thanks!
I love this track
Listening in 2021 thank you...
Amazing! Love the original.... very accurate cover!
Thank you very much! It is amazing!
Absolutely superb. I've watched your "Being Boring" piano cover video countless dozens of times and I get goose-bumps every time. So jealous, I only wish I could play this well. The comment others have made about comparing your sound and style to relaxing in a classy lounge or hotel is perfectly apt. I've been a fan of Pet Shop Boys for decades, which is how I discovered this collection, but I enjoy your piano covers of "Winner" and "Your Funny Uncle" far more than the originals.
Thanks a lot, Mark!
Almost made me cry.
Listened to this many times,love the original lyrics from this song.Very talented coversart,thank you for posting...
Wonderful, thank you ☺
Thank you too!
Absolutely lovely playing of a great song on a gorgeous sounding piano.
TODOS OS MESES ASSISTO ESSE VÍDEO, PARA PODER "VIAJAR" NO TEMPO...... BRILHANTE PERFORMANCE..... CONGRATULATIONS.....
Fantastic!
Awesome
Terrific job. Really well done. Brings tears to the eyes.
I love you! In your playing i feel Love for music and that s exactly what makes me sing,beautiful choice for a cover and excellent rendition
superbe groupe ! superbes paroles ! très belle reprise merci💕
So lovely.
Amazing...........Tears on my cheek.......so beautiful...
Great
Brilliant cover!
very melancholic, great play!
Shivers!!!!
Picuj Same. Goosebumps even. And the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. It really is quite beautiful.
Absolutely gorgeous. So tender and soulful. Great piano playing.
I never thought I will get to be the creature I always menat to be but I thoughts in spite of dreams you will be sitting somewhere here with me.pet shop boys.
я восхищена Вашим ВОТ ИМЕННО ТАЛАНТОМ _ СПАСИБО БОЛЬШОЕ
+elena makarkina _COVERSAT____thanks VERY MACH
Outstanding! I couldn’t help but sing along. :)
The Best.!!!!!!!!!
I am the number 2OO Like!!! I really have to thank you very very much for this song. This is one of my favorites of all times. Everytime I listen to this song something inside of me is touched...
+Dafne Seltzer you also made this song the most commented video on my channel, thank you !)
Beautiful.
fantastic version, you should record it again
Good idea!
I think You're My first Love Angela I really enjoy your piano covers and especially this one it just helps me the melancholic Melody and the tempo gives the song more of a freestyle poetry when I'm at the park
I admire your piano skill. It’s so beautiful!
This is so beautiful, it sent shivers down my spine. Absolutely well done! You're an inspiration.
beautiful song beautiful cover
Listening to it in 2019.....AWESOME version!!!!!
Gorgeous rendition!
+dddemarino thanks!
Qué bárbaros! Voy a poner esta música en mi boda ... simplemente elegante y exquisita!
Parabens Show!!!
loving it !
Simply lovely! Great job.
I jz can't stop playing this
Excellent!
magic music
Congratulations!
MARVELOUS!
Amazing...
Thumbs up for you. Regards from Brazil.
Beautiful cover thanks for posting x
Amazing!
very good !
Nice job bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍
excellent
Superb
is the best sound
Simply awesome!!
Elegant, sophisticated, nostalgic. An interesting mixture of a beautiful melody and that particular introverted feeling. I would like to learn this piano arrange and play the song everytime, everywhere. Congratulations!!
A little detail: I can´t avoid listen the "tic tac" from the wall clock at the end of the song.
I love this song!!
Bello!!! Lo amé...
great work!
perfect! thanks a lot!!
Thank you!!!
Could you do king's cross ?
thx
This is lovely and i'm very envious of your piano, it has a gorgeous tone :)
Why are 14 of your Pet Shop Boys covers hidden...? I would like to listen to them!
I like this version
Nice very nice - You're a very good piano player
THANKS THANKS
НЕВЕРОЯТНО как ЗДОРОВО
Day late, $ short! Great vibe#
Christ, this is good.
Hello! Awesome play! Maybe you have note in GTP or note what are you play? Tutorial?
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The way you play is reminiscent of Richard Clayderman. He was a very talented pianist, well before your time young man. :-)
So true ! )))
Very beautiful! I would love to hear your rendition of "Only the Wind" from the same album.
It's amazing!! I love your cover so much!!! Can you share the piano score??
Hello! Awesome play! Thanks
Maybe you have note in GTP or note what are you play? 🙂
SENSACIONAL.......QUASE MELHOR QUE O ORIGINAL !!!!!!!
Another proof that a beautiful melody sounds fantastic regardless of the instrument it's being played on.
PS. IMO, "Being Boring" and "It Couldn't Happen Here" are two most haunting songs ever released by the duo.
Both are my fav)
I love it))) So shocking!!! And where I could download this piano score??
Is this arrangement available for download or purchase? This is my favorite song - and you are doing a GORGEOUS job with it!!
Do you sell the sheet music for this? It's an absolutely fabulous version. 👍🏻
I don't have any
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Didn't come out right I meant to say it reminds me of my first love Angela
Great Version, but can it be that your piano needs some tuning in the higher range? Or are there phasing problems with the microphones?
Se que lo disfrutas...
Nice version of a great song. I'm always way too cautious with my left hand and just to stick to root and fifth of the chord when playing songs like this. Any advice please?
Am I right there's some out of chord bass on "in the nineteen twentieth"? Something like F/G G/G in your key. I don't hear it, I looked the chords up. So, not the bass moves beside the chord but the vice versa, the bass stands still and the chords change to resolve.
Seems like one of their favorite harmony bit, they did the same in "Wouldn't normally do".
Could you please share the score?