This Is Hardcore
Pulp
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You are hardcore, you make me hard You name the drama and I'll play the part It seems I saw you in some teenage wet dream I like your get-up, if you know what I mean I want it bad I want it now Oh, can't you see I'm ready now? I've seen all the pictures, I've studied them forever I want to make a movie, so let's star in it together Don't make a move till I say "action" Oh, here comes the hardcore life Put your money where your mouth is tonight Leave your make-up on and I'll leave on the light Come over here, babe, and talk in the mic Oh yeah, I hear you now It's gonna be one hell of a night You can't be a spectator, oh no You got to take these dreams and make them whole Oh, this is hardcore There is no way back for you Oh, this is hardcore This is me on top of you And I can't believe it took me this long That it took me this long This is the eye of the storm It's what men in stained raincoats pay for But in here it is pure, yeah This is the end of the line I've seen the storyline played out so many times before Oh, that goes in there Then that goes in there Then that goes in there Then that goes in there And then it's over Oh, what a hell of a show But what I want to know What exactly do you do for an encore? 'Cause this is hardcore
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Written by: Candida Doyle, Jarvis Branson Cocker, Mark Andrew Webber, Nick Banks, Peter Thomas, Stephen Patrick Mackey
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Genre"This Is Hardcore" by Pulp is classified under the genre of Britpop and alternative rock, demonstrating the band's eclectic style and their departure from the more mainstream pop of their earlier work.
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AlbumIt is the title track from Pulp's sixth studio album, also named "This Is Hardcore," released in 1998.
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Inspirational ThemesThe song has been interpreted as a commentary on the darker, brutal side of fame and the music industry, mirroring lead singer Jarvis Cocker's personal experiences.
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Critics' ReviewCritics often cite "This Is Hardcore" as the band's masterpiece, due to its introspective lyrics, unique sound, and stark departure from the lighter, poppier tunes that were common in the Britpop era.
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Chart Performance"This Is Hardcore" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, showing a solid commercial success for the band.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is inspired by the style of 1930s German Expressionist films and the works of the surrealist painter Feodor Chaliapin. In the video, Jarvis Cocker portrays a sort of noir-style detective.
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Orchestral UseThe song makes heavy use of a soaring, dramatic string section, enhancing its cinematic feel and giving it a sound that stands out in Pulp's discography.
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AwardsAlthough "This Is Hardcore" did not win any major music awards, the album of the same name was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 1998.
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ReceptionThe haunting and atmospheric nature of the song divided fans upon release, some of whom missed the more accessible sound of Pulp's earlier work. However, it has since been recognized as a highlight in the band's catalog.
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Audio LengthThe original studio recording of "This Is Hardcore" is 6 minutes and 26 seconds long, standing as one of the band's longer songs.
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Live PerformancesPulp has played "This Is Hardcore" in several major concerts and it remains a mainstay of their live performances.
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LyricistJarvis Cocker, the band's frontman, is responsible for the song's lyrics, known for his pointed and frequently subversive songwriting.
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