A Little Time
The Beautiful South
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I need a little time To think it over I need a little space Just on my own I need a little time To find my freedom I need a little Funny how quick the milk turns sour Isn't it, isn't it Your face has been looking like that for hours Hasn't it, hasn't it Promises, promises turn to dust Wedding bells just turn to rust Trust into mistrust I need a little room To find myself I need a little space To work it out I need a little room All alone I need a little You need a little room for your big head Don't you, don't you You need a little space for a thousand beds Won't you, won't you Lips that promise fear the worst Tongue so sharp the bubble burst Just into unjust I've had a little time To find the truth Now I've had a little room To check what's wrong I've had a little time And I still love you I've had a little You had a little time And you had a little fun Didn't you, didn't you While you had yours Do you think I had none Do you, do you The Freedom that you wanted bad Is yours for good I hope you're glad Sad into unsad I had a little time To think it over Had a little room To work it out I found a little courage To call it off I've had a little time I've had a little time I've had a little time I've had a little time
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Written by: Dave Rotheray, Paul Heaton
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"A Little Time" is a song by English band "The Beautiful South" from their 1990 album, Choke.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song topped the UK Singles Chart and became the band's only number one hit.
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Music VideoThe music video for "A Little Time" features the band members in a humorous, soap opera-style narrative.
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Song StyleThe song is known for its distinct mix of pop and alternative rock.
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Award"A Little Time" won the 1991 British Video of the Year at the Brit Awards.
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VersioningAn alternative version was released by the band with a different ending note in the second verse.
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LyricsThe song narrates the complications of a lackluster love life and the desire for a little more time for self-definition.
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VocalsLead vocals for "A Little Time" were performed by band members Dave Hemingway and Briana Corrigan.
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Cover VersionIn 2010, a cover version by English soul singer Kenny Thomas reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique Band Style"A Little Time" is a perfect instance of The Beautiful South's unique approach to songwriting, combining sly humor with almost melancholy themes.
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Re-releasesThe song has been re-released on multiple occasions as part of the band's various "greatest hits" compilations.
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