My Legendary Girlfriend

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About My Legendary Girlfriend

"My Legendary Girlfriend" is the first single from the album Separations by British band Pulp. The single was first released in 1991 on 12" vinyl and then in 1996 on CD featuring the original track-listing. "Is This House?" and "This House Is Condemned" were remixed by Parrot (Richard Barratt) and Winston (Winston Hazel). There is a 7" vinyl limited edition of 500 copies version of the single released in 1992 on Bob Stanley's label Caff Records. The new A-side "My Legendary Girlfriend" was taken from 11 September 1991 live BBC soundcheck. "Sickly Grin" and "Back in L. A." are 1982 and 1984 demos accordingly. 


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1992
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You know sometimes, when we're lying together, 
And I know you're asleep, I can hear the soft sound of your breathing, 
So I get up, and I go to the window, Outside, I can see all the houses, 
Curtains shut tight against the night, asleep beneath the roof-tiles, 
And as I stand here, I wonder, I wonder how many more times, 
I'm gonna come here, I wonder how many more times, I'm gonna lie here, 
And most of all, most of all I wonder, I wonder what it means, 
I just wanna know what it means, So I woke her, 
And we went walking through the sleeping town, 
Down deserted streets, frozen gardens grey in the moonlight, 
Fences, down to the canal, 
Creeping slowly past the cooling towers, 
Deserted factories, looking for an adventure, 
I wandered the streets calling your name, jumping walls, 
Hoping to see a light in the window, let me in, 
Let me come in, let me in tonight, 
Oh I see you shivering in the garden, 
Silver goose-flesh in the moonlight , she's balancing, 
There are so many others, with unbroken eyes, 
No cellulite afternoons,  and she is balancing, 
Balancing on the edge of ugliness tonight, 
She is balancing, 

Good God!
My legendary girlfriend, 
She is crying tonight, 
Oh no she doesn't feel right, 
She's got no-one to hold, 
Her love is a sham, 
He is dancing somewhere.
Oh no he doen't care, 
Oh well,  he'll never know.

Jump, touch my hair, I wanna, I don't care, cos tonight, we could, 
Maybe we, maybe we can touch the sky, do you think that we can, 
Do you think that we can, touch the sky, please, I know, 
I know it's not forever, but tonight I don't care, 
Your skin so pale in the moonlight, 
And the way your lips swell up when you're asleep, 
Nothing else matters, do you know how much I want you?, 
Can you feel how much I want you?, 
Oh
Pitsmoor Woman
Oh let
Oh let me in tonight

My legendary girlfriend, 
She is crying tonight, 
Oh no she doesn't feel right, 
She's got no-one to hold.
Her love is a sham, 
He is dancing somewhere.
Oh no he doen't care, 
Oh well,  he'll never know.
And all the stars came out tonight, 
And the moon came on it's face, 
It shone right though the clothes she wore, 
It shone right through the dress she wore.
Good God

Oh,  y'know, listen, listen, please, oh, I just wanna, 
I just wanna,  , He falls to sleep again, no cheese tonight, she knows

My legendary girlfriend, 
She is crying tonight, 
Oh no she doesn't feel right, 
She's got no-one to hold.
Her love is a sham, 
He is dancing somewhere.
Oh no he doen't care, 
Oh well,  he'll never know.
And all the stars came out tonight, 
And the moon came on it's face.
It shone right through the dress she wore, 
It shone right through the clothes she wore.
And the stars and the moon, 
And the stars all came down today.
Oh please love me tonight
Good God now!

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Pulp

Pulp are an English alternative rock band formed in Sheffield in 1978. Their lineup consists of Jarvis Cocker (vocals, guitar), Candida Doyle (keyboards), Mark Webber (guitar), Steve Mackey (bass) and Nick Banks (drums). Leo Abrahams has been a touring member of the band since they reunited in 2011, contributing electric and acoustic guitar. more »

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Written by: Stephen Mackey, Candida Doyle, Nicholas Banks, Jarvis Cocker, Russell Senior

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10 facts about this song

Musical Composition
"My Legendary Girlfriend" is characterized by its distinctive bassline, coupled with Jarvis Cocker's dramatic monologue-style delivery of lyrics. This song marked a significant shift in Pulp's music style, leading more towards the cinematic and atmospheric style they later became known for.
Album Release
The song is found on Pulp's fourth studio album, "Separations," which was released in 1992. However, "My Legendary Girlfriend" was released as a single two years prior, in 1991.
Critical Reception
NME magazine named "My Legendary Girlfriend" as their single of the week in March 1991, which helped the band gain some recognition.
Song Meaning
The lyrics tell a narrative of an intense, possibly unhealthy fascination with a former lover. The title and lyrics suggest the narrator's idealization of his ex-girlfriend.
Live Performances
The song proved to be a favourite at Pulp's live shows, known for its dynamic musical accompaniments and Jarvis's impassioned performances.
Commercial Success
Despite the critical success and the positive reception among Pulp's growing fan base, "My Legendary Girlfriend" failed to chart in the UK Singles Chart. It wasn't until Pulp’s 1995 album, “Different Class”, that the band enjoyed mainstream commercial success.
Characteristic Style
"My Legendary Girlfriend" is often cited as the first true 'Pulp' song due to its amalgamation of dance, pop, and rock music, setting the tone for much of their later work.
Band's Recognition
In many interviews, band members have recognized "My Legendary Girlfriend" as a turning point for Pulp. Lead Singer Jarvis Cocker even went as far as to say it was the first real song he ever wrote.
Music Video
The music video for "My Legendary Girlfriend" is a simple black and white footage of the band performing, which contrasts with Pulp's later, more sophisticated, and conceptual music videos.
Cover Versions
Although not covered as widely as some of Pulp's other big hits, "My Legendary Girlfriend" has been performed by fellow artists like rock band My Life Story and singer-songwriter Darren Hayman.

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