The story behind
The Pet Shop Boys released "So Hard" in September 1990 as the lead single from *Behaviour*, their fourth album. The song is about two people living together who are unfaithful but convince themselves they are faithful. The lyrics oscillate between lies and complicity, as if love were a game of deception. The music combines synthesizers with a touch of disco, something the Pet Shop Boys did with ease. The beat is heavy, but not overwhelming. Neil’s voice is dry, as if he were speaking from a corner, while Chris Lowe adds the electronic touch that brings the track to life. The black-and-white video shows people dancing in the streets of Newcastle, with the group in the background. It’s a song that feels closer to real life than to a club. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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From the album
Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys · 1990 · Track 7