King's Cross
Pet Shop Boys · Ultimate Pet Shop Boys: Special Edition [2010]
To feel the smack of firm government
Linger by the flyposter, for a fight
It's the same story every night
I've been hurt and we've been had
You leave home, and you don't go back
Someone told me Monday, someone told me Saturday
Wait until tomorrow and there's still no way
Read it in a book or write it in a letter
Wake up in the morning and there's still no guarantee
Only last night I found myself lost
By the station called King's Cross
Dead and wounded on either side
You know it's only a matter of time
I've been good and I've been bad
I've been guilty of hanging around
Someone told me Monday, someone told me Saturday
Wait until tomorrow and there's still no way
Read it in a book or write it in a letter
Wake up in the morning and there's still no guarantee
So I went looking out today
For the one who got away
Murder walking round the block
Ending up in King's Cross
Good luck, bad luck waiting in a line
It takes more than the matter of time
Someone told me Monday, someone told me Saturday
Wait until tomorrow and there's still no way
Read it in a book or write it in a letter
Wake up in the morning and there's still no guarantee
Someone told me Monday, someone told me Saturday
Wait until tomorrow and there's still no way
Read it in a book or write it in a letter
Wake up in the morning and there's still no guarantee
And there's still no guarantee
There is still no guarantee
King's Cross
King's Cross stands as a poignant song in the Pet Shop Boys' extensive catalogue, reflecting the duo's enduring ability to blend electronic textures with narrative depth. Released during a period of continued artistic evolution, the track captures the atmospheric essence of its London namesake, a historic transport hub that has long served as a cultural landmark. The recording showcases the group's signature synthesis of pop sensibilities and sophisticated production, maintaining the high standards established throughout their decades-long career. As part of their broader body of work, the song contributes to the rich tapestry of British electronic music, offering listeners a moment of introspection within a polished sonic landscape. It remains a testament to the artists' capacity to find emotional resonance in everyday urban settings.