I Didn't Get Where I Am Today (2012 Remaster)

I Didn't Get Where I Am Today (2012 Remaster) - Pet Shop Boys

Why did I listen to that music

It's made me feel so sad

And brought it home to me once more

I want what I cannot have

When you can't get what you want

You still have all the rest

But isn't it sad to settle for second best

I've been waiting at home

For someone to phone

I didn't get where I am today

Without living that old cliche

I've been lying in bed

The sheets over my head

I didn't get where I am today

Without giving up in dismay

Told everyone I'm over it

I've quit this cul-de-sac

But just when I thought

I'd lost it for good

That feeling comes right back

When you can't get what you want

You wear your bravest face

But deep inside you're sinking without a trace

I've been called repressed

A poet a pest

I didn't get where I am today

Without getting in someone's way

I live my life on a stage

Put it down on the page

I didn't get where I am today

Without writing a resume

I didn't get where I am today

I didn't get where I am today

I didn't get where I am today

I've explored situations

The themes and variations

I didn't get where I am today

Without losing it on the way

On the street of shame

Looking for someone to blame

I didn't get where I am today

Without leaving in disarray

I didn't get where I am today