The story behind
The Pet Shop Boys recorded "Nervously" in May and June 1990 as part of the album *Behaviour*. The song was released in October of that year, along with ten others. The sound is different from their usual style: they used analog synthesizers instead of digital ones, which they found tiresome. The producer was Harold Faltermeyer, who had experience with that type of equipment. The song has a gentle rhythm, with a bass line that moves as if it were walking. The lyrics talk about nerves, about being on the verge of doing something, about not knowing if it’s the right time. It’s a song that feels like a conversation between two friends who are in a moment of uncertainty. Neil Tennant’s voice is clear, as if he were speaking directly into your ear. The melody moves gently, as if it didn’t want to disturb you. It’s a song that isn’t recorded—it’s built. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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From the album
Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys · 1990 · Track 8