The dramatic, overblown production style of the song, loaded with synthesizers, orchestra hits and bookended by a non sequitur sample of a NASA countdown, has come to exemplify the most theatrical extremes of the Pet Shop Boys' musical style. It remains a concert staple, being one of only two songs (alongside "West End Girls") that has been played during every Pet Shop Boys tour.
The song's dramatic and elaborate production style, characterized by synthesizers, orchestral elements, and a non-sequitur sample of a NASA countdown, is a defining characteristic of the Pet Shop Boys' musical style. It remains a popular concert staple, being one of only two songs (alongside "West End Girls") that has been included in every Pet Shop Boys tour.