1992

The Sun reports that the Pet Shop Boys are breaking up—an assertion that they immediately deny.

2005

Chris and Neil finish writing a new song, ‘The Performance of My Life’ (which they will ultimately turn over to Shirley Bassey), and then attend Simon McBurney’s show A Minute Too Late.

2010

The Boys are working on a new song titled ‘Heaven Is a Playground,’ which will eventually evolve into ‘Leaving.’

2012

They work with Andrew Dawson on the song ‘Ego Music.’

2015

As Chris works on a new song (which one specifically is unknown), Neil goes through old recordings in search of tracks that might be included as ‘bonuses’ on upcoming album reissues.

2020

Continuing their round of promotional appearances in the wake of the release of Hotspot, the Boys are interviewed on Nihal Arthanayake’s BBC radio show, and Neil (alone) appears on ITV’s Loose Women show.

You live in a world of excess
where more is more
and less is much less
A day without fame
is a waste
and a question of need
is a question of taste

You’re so flamboyant
the way you look
It gets you so much attention
Your sole employment
is getting more
You want police intervention
You’re so flamboyant
the way you live
You really care that they stare
And the press deployment
is always there
It’s what you do for enjoyment

You live in a time of decay
when the worth of a man
is how much he can play
Every day
all the public must know
where you are, what you do
’cause your life is a show and

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