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It's a wonderfully touching story that perfectly accentuates the joyful spirit and all-inclusive message of the song. "Winner" carries a universal meaning and conveys that everyone who perseveres against the odds, loves and lives in the moment is a true winner. And even when life is getting you down, Neil Tennant comforts and reminds listeners that "in desperation you get inspiration," which captures the overarching sentiment of the song.
Winner is taken from the Pet Shop Boys' forthcoming new album, entitled "Elysium," that the group recorded earlier this year in Los Angeles. It's actually marks the first time in the duo's decades long career that the duo has recorded an album in the U.S. They co-produced the record with American producer Andrew Dawson who previously has collaborated with Lil Wayne, Beyonce and Drake. He also produced tracks on Kanye West's prog piece "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" for which he received three GRAMMYs. (Purchase Pet Shop Boys "Winner" on iTunes.)