Summary
The text reflects on the author's past ignorance of the Pet Shop Boys' sexual orientation and the broader lack of awareness about gay individuals beyond stereotypes.
Abstract
The article "Always on My Mind" delves into the author's nostalgic recollections of listening to the Pet Shop Boys without recognizing the underlying themes of their music, including their gay identity. Despite the duo's subtle expressions of love through their songs, the author remained oblivious, having limited exposure to gay individuals, with only speculative knowledge about two math teachers. The narrative touches on the societal norms of the time that allowed such oversight and the subsequent realization of the author's limited understanding of the LGBTQ+ community.
Opinions
Chorus after chorus, layers of indistinguishable beats. I couldn’t tell
the Pet Shop Boys were gay even when they played
love songs to each other. I didn’t know gay people except
two math teachers with very short hair but they weren’t for sure.
