The single's b-side, Decadence, was featured on Further Listening 1992-1994 releases of Very and clocks in around four minutes long.
Liberation
Pet Shop Boys Lyrics
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I've changed my mind again
Really, I believed it true
That all who fell in love were foolish
But I was wrong,
I've learned that lesson well
All the way back home at midnight
You were sleeping on my shoulder
Take my hand,
Don't think of obligations
Now, right now,
Your love is liberation
To free in me
The trust, I never dared
I always thought the risk too great
But suddenly, I don't hesitate, so
Take my hand,
Don't think of complications
Now, right now,
Your love is liberation
Liberation
Ta ra ra ra ra ra
Ta ra ra ra ra ra
The night, the stars
Our light shone through the dark
All the way back home at midnight
You were sleeping on my shoulder
Take my hand,
Don't think of hesitation
Now, right now,
Your love is liberation
Liberation
Ta ra ra ra ra ra
Ta ra ra ra ra ra
Back home at midnight
All the way back home at midnight
The Pet Shop Boys' song, Liberation, is a declaration of surrender to love. The singer, who at first refused to fall in love because they considered it foolish, has now changed their mind. The song begins with a plea for the listener to take their hand, expressing their newfound willingness to be vulnerable and trusting, even though they always considered the risk of being hurt too great. The reference to all the way back home at midnight, with the beloved sleeping on their shoulder, suggests a romantic and intimate moment with the person they love.
The chorus of the song reiterates the idea that the love of the person they are addressing is liberating them from their fears and doubts. The singer asks the listener not to think of obligations or complications, emphasizing the catchphrase "right now." The reference to "ta ra ra ra ra ra" does not stand for anything in particular, but it is a recognizable element of the band's music.
Overall, the song is about letting go of fears and embracing love as a way of freeing oneself. The singer acknowledges that they were wrong about the nature of love and that it is indeed one of the most valuable and significant experiences one can have in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my hand,
The singer wants the listener to join them on their journey
I've changed my mind again
The singer has had a change of heart
Really, I believed it true
The singer believed something to be true
That all who fell in love were foolish
The artist used to think that falling in love was foolish
But I was wrong,
The artist now realizes they were wrong
I've learned that lesson well
The singer has learned from their mistake
All the way back home at midnight
The singer and the listener are on their way home at midnight
You were sleeping on my shoulder
The listener was sleeping on the artist's shoulder
Don't think of obligations
The artist doesn't want the listener to feel obligated to do something
Your love is liberation
The artist feels that the listener's love is liberating
To free in me
The singer wants to become free
The trust, I never dared
The artist never had the courage to trust before
I always thought the risk too great
The singer thought the risk of trusting was too much
But suddenly, I don't hesitate, so
The singer is no longer afraid to trust
Don't think of complications
The singer doesn't want the listener to worry about complications
The night, the stars
The artist is describing the scenery
Our light shone through the dark
The artist and listener's love shone through the darkness
Don't think of hesitation
The singer doesn't want the listener to hesitate
Liberation
The singer feels free
Ta ra ra ra ra ra
Non-lyrical repetition of sounds
Back home at midnight
The artist and listener are back home at midnight
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Take my hand
I've changed my mind again
Really I believed it true
That all who fell in love were foolish
But I was wrong
I've learned that lesson well
All the way back home at midnight
You were sleeping on my shoulder
Take my hand
Don't think of obligations
Now, right now
Your love is liberation
To free in me
The trust I never dared
I always thought the risk too great
But suddenly I don't hesitate so
Take my hand
Don't think of complications
Now, right now
Your love is liberation
Liberation
The night, the stars
A light shone through the dark
All the way back home at midnight
You were sleeping on my shoulder
Take my hand
Don't think of hesitation
Now, right now
Your love is liberation
Liberation
Back home at midnight
All the way back home at midnight
@alexcarlsen4996
Pure art! Amazing video!
The night, the stars
A light shone through the dark
All the way back home at midnight
you were sleeping on my shoulder
Take my hand,
Don't think of hesitation
Now, right now
your love is liberation
@cuxibar
I am Rainer 53 from Germany... wonderful Song....Per Shop Boys my Favorit Band of the 80 s.....i remember the time With this Music
@Italiantonio76
As a BIG PSB fan, I think this is by far their most underappreciated song. Proud to call it my favorite.🙂
@tuntuu
Agreed.
@judemcdonough7867
a true gem in their catalog
@grimacemccheese
Agreed. It's their best song.
@javkimmy
The full orchestra conducted by Anne Dudley! Oh wow!!!
Love love this song!
@vitthalsharale5833
@@javkimmy Anne Dudley's The Closer You Get Soundtrack is My Favorite.
@craigieboy2001
"All the way back home at midnight, you were sleeping on my shoulder". How stunning and beautiful is that line and mental image?
@parceirodasofertas
Very beautiful!
@evilpeti
Came here to find this in the comments. Was definitely not disappointed.