The song is about the inevitability of falling in love, even for those who deliberately shun the idea.
Producer Stephen Hague receives a co-writing credit for writing the first two chords of the middle section of the song. Andy Mackay of Roxy Music plays the saxophone parts towards the end of the song.
As with "Opportunities", the 12-version of the single contains remixes by 1980s producer Shep Pettibone. Later, in 2003, new remixes by Blank & Jones were produced for the promotion of the singles collection PopArt.
The cover, featuring Chris Lowe in a baseball cap emblazoned with "BOY" in block letters, has become an iconic Pet Shop Boys image. It has been incorporated into various parodies of the duo's appearance, such as the music video for the 2006 Pet Shop Boys single "I'm with Stupid", and a 2006 comic strip from webcomic Scary Go Round.
Neil Tennant of the duo later recollected that he had expected the image of the cap to be the group's coming out moment, calling it "incredibly gay".
Directed by Eric Watson, regular Pet Shop Boys photographer and music video director throughout the 1980s, the video to the song is very simple, utilizing facial shots of Tennant singing, interposed with blurry montages of the faces of various other people; at points, shots of Lowe, lying on top of a construction of a square grid, are superimposed over these shots. Watson would later call it a "complete disaster".
Love Comes Quickly
Pet Shop Boys Lyrics
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To everyone
You can live your life lonely
Heavy as stone
Live your life learning
And working alone
Say this is all you want
'Cause when you least expect it
Waiting 'round the corner for you
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling
You can live a life of luxury
If that's what you want
Taste forbidden pleasures
Whatever you want
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you to?
'Cause just when you least expect it
Just what you least expect
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I know it sounds ridiculous, but speaking from experience
It may seem romantic, and that's no defense
Love will always get to you
Sooner or later, sooner or later
This happens to everyone
To everyone
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you?
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Pet Shop Boys's song "Love Comes Quickly" is about the inevitability of falling in love, regardless of personal desires or efforts to avoid it. The lyrics suggest that love is unpredictable and can happen unexpectedly, coming quickly and without warning. The song also explores the idea that one can try to live a solitary or indulgent life, but ultimately, love will find its way to them.
The opening lines of the song, "Sooner or later, this happens to everyone," imply that falling in love is a universal experience that cannot be avoided. The lyrics go on to suggest that one can try to live a life of isolation or indulgence, but love will still find its way to them when they least expect it. The song implies that love is a powerful force that cannot be ignored or avoided, regardless of one's best efforts.
The chorus of the song, "Love comes quickly, whatever you do, you can't stop falling," suggests that falling in love is inevitable and cannot be prevented. The repetition of the phrase "whatever you do" emphasizes the idea that no matter what one does or how one tries to avoid love, it will still come quickly and unexpectedly. The song implies that love is a force beyond one's control, and it will eventually find its way into everyone's life.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of inevitability and powerlessness in the face of love. No matter what one does or how one tries to avoid it, love will still come quickly and forcefully.
Line by Line Meaning
Sooner or later, this happens to everyone
At some point in life, everyone experiences love unexpectedly
You can live your life lonely, Heavy as stone
You can choose to lead a solitary life, and feel burdened by it
Live your life learning, And working alone
Keep yourself occupied with knowledge and work, but without anyone to share it with
Say this is all you want, But I don't believe that it's true
You might claim that being alone is all you want, but it's hard to believe that's really what you want
'Cause when you least expect it, Waiting 'round the corner for you
Love comes when you're not even expecting it, and it can be just around the corner
Love comes quickly, whatever you do, You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love is inevitable, and once it hits you, you can't resist its pull
You can live a life of luxury, If that's what you want
You can choose to live a comfortable, wealthy lifestyle, without love
Taste forbidden pleasures, Whatever you want
Experience all the forbidden pleasures you want, but it won't replace love
You can fly away to the end of the world, But where does it get you to?
You can travel to the farthest corners of the earth, but it won't fulfill you if you don't have love
'Cause just when you least expect it, Just what you least expect
When you think you've got everything planned out, love comes and surprises you
I know it sounds ridiculous, but speaking from experience, It may seem romantic, and that's no defense
The idea of unexpected love may sound unrealistic, but it happens in real life and it's not just a romantic fantasy
Love will always get to you, Sooner or later, sooner or later, This happens to everyone, To everyone
Love is inevitable, and it will find its way into your life eventually
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Neil Francis Tennant, Christopher Sean Lowe, Stephen Eric Hague
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sooner or later
This happens to everyone
To everyone
You can live your life lonely
Heavy as stone
Live your life learning
And working alone
Say this is all you want
But I don't believe that it's true
'Cause when you least expect it
Waiting round the corner for you
Love comes quickly
Whatever you do
You can't stop falling
Love comes quickly
Whatever you do
You can't stop falling
You can live a life of luxury
If that's what you want
Taste forbidden pleasures
Whatever you want
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you to?
'Cause just when you least expect it
Just what you least expect
Love comes quickly
Whatever you do
You can't stop falling
Love comes quickly
Whatever you do
You can't stop falling
I know it sounds ridiculous
But speaking from experience
It may seem romantic
And that's no defence
Love will always get to you
Sooner or later, sooner or later
This happens to everyone
To everyone
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you?
Love comes quickly
Whatever you do
You can't stop falling
Love comes quickly
Whatever you do
You can't stop falling
@elenam.7439
Some 80's songs give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia.. This is definitely one of them.
@spottydog4477
I feel it too Elena....x
@kolbee911
I understand, a song like this makes you want to go back and visit that time again. First loves, futures unrevealed, and how it felt to be young and free.
@ady8097
Me too. My heart yearns for yesteryear ❤
@erikaschlafferdiaz9197
Right there with you
@erikaschlafferdiaz9197
It hurts...my heart breaking....it does help to know I'm not alone... thank you 💖
@j78k
How did this only get to number 19 in the charts!!!!! It's brilliant.
@adamdemilo
This is my No 1
@star-ji8vu
the charts are crap, all rigged always was.
@mattyonker2279
Having left home at a young age from an abusive house in 1985 and moving overseas, I felt alone and invisible. These guys and their music spoke to me and acknowledged my pain. "King's Cross", in particular, made me realize the reality of my situation - that I would never be loved at home, and that I couldn't go back. At least, I knew that I was not alone in the world, and that there were others who were feeling the same way. I was 18. I'm 56 now, and I will be forever grateful for their music. Thank you Neil and Chris❤