Legendary Girlfriend
Pulp
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Oh I was seventeen, When I heard the countdown start, it started slowly, And I thought it was my heart but then I realised, That this time it was for real there was no place to hide, I had to go out and feel, But there was time to kill, And so I, I walked my way around town, I tried to love the world, Oh but the world just got me down, And so I looked for you, In every street of every town I wanted to see your face, I want to, I want to see you now. I want to see you now. Oh and so it went, Oh so it went for several years I couldn't stand it No, oh it must be getting near now that, You just don't know, Oh no you, you just don't understand how many people have seen you, In the arms of, of of some other man, I've got to meet you, and find you, And take you by the hand, oh my God, My God, you've got to understand, That I was seventeen. I didn't, I didn't know a thing at all. I've got no reason, I've got no reason at all, Oh no. The time, of my life, Oh I think you came too soon, Yeah you came too soon then, Oh and it could, it could be tonight, If I ever leave this room, (I never leave this room no) Oh I wasted all my time on all those stupid things that only get me down, Get down, oh. Oh and the sky, Is crying out tonight, For me to leave this town, So I'm gonna leave this town. Goodbye. O.K. Yeah you can leave me, Oh you, you can go some other place, You can't forget it. Yeah, you know, you know that's O.K. 'cause, 'cause I own this town, Yeah, I brought it to its knees, Can you hear it crying? Can you? Can you hear it begging to me "Please?" I know it's coming, So soon now Oh, oh it's on it's way. Oh no, oh no, oh I can hear them say, They say I can't survive, They say I, I'll never leave the ground, They say it's all a lie, And now, and now it's coming down, Oh baby now, Time, of my life, oh I think you came too soon. Yeah you came too soon now, Oh and it could, oh it could be tonight, If I ever leave this room, (I never leave this room now) Oh oh oh I wasted all my time on all those stupid things that only get me down. Get down, oh Oh and the sky, is crying out tonight, For me to leave this town, So I'm gonna go, gonna be there, I'm gonna go. Bub-bye. It's O.K, You don't have to care. Really. Oh, oh really, I swear, No, no you owe me nothing, You owe nothing to me, And if I messed it up baby, Then, that's all up to me. And if you go, then, then I won't follow, no, no 'cause so many times I've been, I've been thinking maybe, oh maybe I should No, I, I'm gonna stay I, I'm gonna make my way Oh, I'm gonna get on through babe I'm gonna make it all some day Oh, time, of my life, No I think you came too soon, You came too soon then. Oh and it could, it could be tonight, If I ever leave this room, (I never, I never leave this room, no) Oh oh oh I wasted all my time on all those stupid things that only get me down Get down, oh And the sky, is crying out tonight, For me to leave this town. So I'll leave this town. The sky, is crying out tonight, For me to leave this town, Yeah I'm gonna leave this town Time Is crying out tonight For me to leave this town So I'm gonna go yeah I'm gonna go Yeah Bub-bye I'm gonna leave this town You're not gonna have me around Oh The sky and stars and God will never ever laugh Me and stars and moon are falling down.
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Written by: Stephen Mackey, Candida Doyle, Nicholas Banks, Jarvis Cocker, Russell Senior
Lyrics © CONEXION MEDIA GROUP, INC.
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"Legendary Girlfriend" is a track by Pulp, a renowned British band that rose to popularity in the 1990s and is predominantly recognized for its contributions to the Britpop music genre.
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Album and ReleaseThis song is a part of the album "Separations," which was released in the year 1992. Surprisingly, the album was recorded in 1989 but faced a delay in its release.
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Singles Release"Legendary Girlfriend" was released as a single in 1991, even before the album "Separations" hit the market.
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RecognitionDespite not making any chart impact at its initial release, "Legendary Girlfriend" is now considered one of Pulp's best early songs.
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Song ThemeThe song’s lyrics delve into familiar themes of unrequited love and aspiration, characteristic of Pulp's style of storytelling in their songs.
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Music VideoThere is a music video shot for "Legendary Girlfriend," which was directed by Steve Hawkins. It showcases the band performing in a garage.
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Chart Performance"Legendary Girlfriend" did not achieve any significant chart success upon its release. However, it’s become a fan-favorite over time.
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Live Performances"Legendary Girlfriend" was frequently performed live by Pulp during the 1990s and is often highlighted for its energetic renditions.
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Band MembersBand members involved in the creation of "Legendary Girlfriend" include Jarvis Cocker, Russell Senior, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey, and Nick Banks.
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Music StyleThe song embodies Pulp's distinctive synthesis of various musical styles, including pop, punk, and electronica, creating a unique sound that resonated with the audience.
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Song DurationThe track "Legendary Girlfriend" has a runtime of approximately 6 minutes and 12 seconds.
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InfluenceYears after its release, "Legendary Girlfriend" continues to influence numerous indie bands with its distinctive blend of pop, punk, and electronica.
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ReissueThe song also appeared in the reissue of "Separations" album in 2012 by Fire Records, affirming its popularity among Pulp's discography.
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