Neil… Read Full Bio ↴Second single from the album Yes. Features guitars by Johnny Marr.
Neil Tennant told The Big Issue: "My mother used to say: 'They must have seen you coming,' and it meant you were being hoodwinked or something." (Source Did You See Me Coming Songfacts).
Did You See Me Coming?
Pet Shop Boys Lyrics
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Was I that obvious?
For all of a sudden
There were just two of us
You don't have be in "Who's Who" to know what's what
You don't have to be a high-flyer to catch your slot
The night we met was cold and wet
I saw you standing there and I knew
I'd love to be loved by you
Did you see me coming?
Was I that obvious?
For all of a sudden
There were just two of us
You don't have to be what's what to know who's who
You don't need the DNA to find the proof
Then and there my life made sense
You were the evidence
Did you see me coming?
Was I that obvious?
For all of a sudden
There were just two of us
Did you see me coming?
I thought I'd have to make
All of the running
I was all yours to take
Am I superstitious or really religious
Just "to thyself be true"
But now I think I'm starting to believe in fate
Because it delivered you
Did you see me coming?
Was I that obvious?
For all of a sudden
There were just two of us
Did you see me coming?
I thought I'd have to make
All of the running
I was all yours to take
The lyrics of Pet Shop Boys' song "Did You See Me Coming?" hint at the idea of sudden attraction between two people that seems to coincide with fate or destiny. The chorus repeats the question, "Did you see me coming?" and acknowledges that the connection between the two people was so obvious that "there were just two of us." The verses suggest that external markers of success or prestige, such as being in "Who's Who" or having top DNA, are not necessary in order to find love. The singer recalls the night they met, which was "cold and wet" and they just "needed a drink or two." They saw each other across the room and the singer knew they wanted to be loved by them.
The second verse suggests that the connection they share indicates something larger in the universe. The singer describes that when they met, "my life made sense" and the person they met was the "evidence" that things were finally coming together. In the bridge, the singer considers whether their newfound belief in fate is superstitious or religious, stating that they believe in the idea of being true to oneself, but this sudden connection and feeling of destiny has caused them to consider the possibility that fate was at play.
Overall, the song is a celebration of finding love seemingly out of the blue, and it suggests that sometimes, the most meaningful connections are the ones we don't see coming.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you see me coming?
Did you notice me approaching?
Was I that obvious?
Was it easy to tell that I was interested?
For all of a sudden
Suddenly, out of nowhere
There were just two of us
We were the only ones together
You don't have be in "Who's Who" to know what's what
You don't need to be well-connected or famous to understand things
You don't have to be a high-flyer to catch your slot
You don't need to be successful or wealthy to find your place in life
The night we met was cold and wet
It was a dreary night when we first encountered each other
I needed a drink or two
I was feeling thirsty or nervous
I saw you standing there and I knew
You caught my attention and I immediately felt drawn to you
I'd love to be loved by you
I felt a desire to have you love me
You don't have to be what's what to know who's who
You don't need to be knowledgeable or influential to recognize important people
You don't need the DNA to find the proof
You don't need a genetic test to prove something
Then and there my life made sense
At that moment, everything in my life became clear to me
You were the evidence
You were the proof of what I had been searching for
I thought I'd have to make all of the running
I believed that I would need to initiate and pursue the relationship
I was all yours to take
I was available to be taken or chosen
Am I superstitious or really religious
Do I believe in superstitions or religious beliefs?
Just "to thyself be true"
Just be honest with yourself
But now I think I'm starting to believe in fate
But now I am beginning to have faith in destiny
Because it delivered you
Because it brought you to me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
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Lourdes Rey Murcia
Esta es la mejor banda de música electrónica , la adoro me gustan todas sus canciones y eso que no me suena está canción. todas las canciones de los Pet shop boys son muy buenas y las mejores.😃♥️♥️♥️
jennympage
I could never love anyone who didn't love the Pet Shop Boys .... they've made me gloriously happy for 30 years now :) xxxx
the truth is out there
I’m a good guy!
Martín Ibarra
One of best pop vocals and sounds ever. Simply amazing.
Michael Harmon
What is amazing is that their new songs sound just like they did in the mid 80's -- it really shows how ahead of their time they were -- and still are.
MindBenderGaming
Can’t stop coming back to this masterpiece
Mandy Russell
This tune reminds me of the first time my husband and I met. It was in a local book store. We looked at each other and it was love at first sight for the both of us. That was 15 years ago. Still going strong.
lonelyheroine
+Mandy Russell You're in the minority, unfortunately. I'm happy for you both.
Sligo 1978
Awww lovely history Mandy, blessings from Venezuela :)