A new bohemia – English Lyrics

• By: Pet Shop Boys
• Album: Nonetheless

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a lyrical journey with Pet Shop Boys' "A New Bohemia," a song that beautifully blends yearning nostalgia with a search for new freedom. Through its evocative lyrics and lush electronic soundscape, you'll uncover expressions of longing for past artistic communities and the universal desire for a more authentic life. This track is a masterclass in emotional storytelling, offering a unique window into contemporary English expressions of regret and aspiration, making it a captivating choice for language learners to explore.

[English]

Like silent movie stars in 60's Hollywood

No one knows who you are in the hipster neighborhood

Your only friend is a memory of a dream

Walking down the Strip looking for the latest scene

Where have they gone, les Petites Bon-Bons?

Who dances now to their sweet old song?

I wish I lived my life free and easier

I need to find a new Bohemia

Hot on the heels of the absolute last chance

I watched them trying out something new from France

Kamikaze eyes locked in a trance

Improvising a wild hypnotic dance

Where have they gone, les Petites Bon-Bons?

Who dances now to their sweet old song?

I wish I lived my life free and easier

I need to find a new Bohemia

Every day is a warning evening might forget

Then the following morning has the sweet smell of regret

I'm always in love, I'm easily led

My life is a mess, like an unmade bed

Where have they gone, les Petites Bon-Bons?

Who dances now to their sweet old song?

I wish I lived my life free and easier

I need to find a new Bohemia

Where are they now?

Where have they gone?

Who dances now to their song?

I wish I lived my life free and easier

I'm on my way to a new Bohemia