Little Time

The Beautiful South

About Little Time

"A Little Time" is a song by The Beautiful South. It consists of a duet featuring vocalists Dave Hemingway and Briana Corrigan. "A Little Time" is the band's only single to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart, and it reached the top 20 in Austria, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands. The single was the first to be released from the Choke album. However, the other two singles taken from the album did not share similar success; "My Book" charted at number 43 whereas "Let Love Speak Up Itself" charted at number 51. The song is featured on the PlayStation 2 game SingStar Party. 


Year:
1995
104 
#2

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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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The Beautiful South

The Beautiful South was an English pop group formed at the end of the 1980s by two former members of Hull group The Housemartins, Paul Heaton and Dave Hemingway. Other members were Sean Welch (bass), Dave Stead (drums) and Dave Rotheray (guitar) and a succession of female vocalists - Briana Corrigan, Jacqui Abbott and Alison Wheeler. more »

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Written by: Dave Rotheray, Paul Heaton

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8 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"A Little Time" was released as the lead single off The Beautiful South's second album "Choke" in 1990. - The song went on to top the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's only number-one single.
Song Composition
The song is written in a pop format with a humorous lyrical approach, featuring melodies that evoke nostalgia. - It is noted for its unique structure, shifting between the perspectives of a man and a woman in a relationship.
Music Video
The music video for the song features the band members performing, interspersed with comedic scenes relating to the song's themes. - The video garnered popularity, supplementing the song's chart success, and further pushing the band into the limelight.
Awards
"A Little Time" won the award for "Best Video" at the 1991 BRIT Awards, adding to the accolades received by The Beautiful South.
Legacy
Despite its success, the song was reportedly not a favorite of band member Paul Heaton. However, it remains one of their most popular and recognized songs. - The song has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its lasting influence in pop culture.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "A Little Time" discuss a couple having a disagreement, with each wanting a little time apart to think. The song's portrayal of romantic relationships has been both praised and criticized for its unflinching honesty.
Band Dynamics
The song features vocal harmonies between two members of the band, Dave Hemingway and Briana Corrigan. Their contrasting voices contributed to the unique sound of the track.
Impact
"A Little Time" established The Beautiful South as one of the UK's leading pop bands in the 1990s. Its success helped fuel the sales of the album "Choke," which also achieved commercial success.

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