The story behind
The Pet Shop Boys released "Being Boring" as the lead single from their album *Behaviour* in 1990. The song explores the theme of growing up and how people's ideas change over time. The title came about after someone in Japan criticized the duo for being boring. It is also inspired by a quote from Zelda Fitzgerald. The song was recorded in studios in Glasgow and Munich, along with other tracks such as "My October Symphony." It had two music videos, one in black and white directed by Bruce Weber. It was a fan favorite, though it wasn’t very successful commercially. Despite that, it was played on almost every tour, even after some fans complained about its absence from the 1991 Performance Tour. Over time, it became part of major concert performances again. ↓ Skip to chords
Pet Shop Boys — Being Boring
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From the album
Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys · 1990 · Track 1