Happy birthday, Bear!

I was lost
for so long
feels like it's taken
half my life
to find where
I belong

seeing you here
you're my nation
this is my application
give me hope
keep me sane
give me
indefinite leave to remain

all the worlds
that I saw
I went so far away
and still wanted you more

it may sound superficial
but can we make it official?
give me hope
keep me sane
give me
indefinite leave to remain

tell me where I stand
what do you envision?
one way or another
give me your decision now

is it time
to proceed?
will you give me a chance
and the status I need?

seeing you here
you're my nation
this is my application
give me hope
keep me sane
give me
indefinite leave to remain.

— Neil Tennant/Chris Lowe for the Pet Shop Boys: "Indefinite Leave to Remain", in "Fundamental" (Parlophone, 2006).