O.U.
Pulp
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Oh, the night was ending He needed her undressed He said he loved her She tried to look impressed After the break up It's just something you do To stop the night time From falling down on you The world is ending The sky is falling down She's at the station Because she's leaving town Oh, you could stop her If you get out of bed She wants to see you At least that's what she said You've got a minute At the very most And she'll be gone Gone, gone, gone, gone Oh yeah, she's going away Oh yeah, she's going away Oh yeah, she's going away Oh yeah, she's going away And now it's over 'Cause I just saw the end I saw the credits I turned around and then I saw her running Coming back to me The sky exploded Oh, but I couldn't see The world is ending The sky is falling down She's at the station Because she's leaving town Oh, you could stop her If you get out of bed She wants to see you At least that's what she said You've got a minute At the very most And she's gone And she's gone and she's gone Oh yeah, she's going away
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Written by: CANDIDA DOYLE, JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, NICK BANKS, RUSSELL SENIOR, STEPHEN PATRICK MACKEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song's Background"O.U. (Gone, Gone)" is a song by English alternative rock band Pulp. Released in 1994, it's one of Pulp's most funky and textural pieces, marked by catchy hooks and cheeky lyrics.
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Album DetailsThe song features on their critically acclaimed album, ‘His 'n' Hers.’ This album marked the band's major break into the mainstream.
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Band InformationPulp was formed in 1978 by Jarvis Cocker and has become one of the prominent figures in the '90s Britpop music genre.
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Song's ThemeLike many other Pulp songs, "O.U." has a strong narrative storytelling quality with lyrics that lean on the ironic and playful. The song is libertine and sexual in nature, which is a characteristic style of Pulp.
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Song's RecognitionDespite not being a single, the song "O.U." gained significant recognition and was praised by critics for its eccentricity and distinctive style.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by Ed Buller, an English producer who also worked with bands like Suede and White Lies.
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Song's StyleThe song blends genres effectively, mixing pop, rock, and disco music elements to provide a thrilling listening experience. Moreover, Jarvis Cocker's flamboyant and theatrical vocals add another dimension to the song.
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Originality"O.U (Gone, Gone)" stands out as an original and quirky inclusion in Pulp's discography, often described as a musical roller coaster ride.
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Difference in ReleasesIn the US version of the ‘His 'n’ Hers’ album, "O.U." was replaced by "Razzmatazz," another hit from Pulp.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of ‘His 'n' Hers’ features a series of domestic appliances, which was a cheeky reference to the album's title and themes of mundane life and sexual tension in suburban England.
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