I Didn't Get Where I Am Today Lyrics - 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 

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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