Razzmatazz

Pulp

About Razzmatazz

"Razzmatazz" is a song by the British rock group Pulp. It was their final single for Gift Records and received much critical acclaim. It was released independently of an album, although it appeared as a bonus track at the end of the US version of His 'n' Hers. All the tracks on the single were re-released within eight months by Island Records on their Intro – The Gift Recordings compilation. "Razzmatazz" has been voted as the fourth best indie song of all time in the 'All Time Indie Top 50'.  


Year:
1993
3:39
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The trouble with your brother, he's always sleeping with your mother
And I know that your sister missed her time again this month
Am I talking too fast or are you just playing dumb?
If you want I can write it down

It should matter to you but aren't you the one with your razzmatazz
and the nights on the town?
Oh-oh-oh Oh you knew it and you blew it didn't you babe?
I was lying when I asked you to stay now no-one's gonna care

If you don't call them when you said
And he's not coming round tonight to try and talk you into bed
And all those stupid little things they ain't working
No they aren't working at all oh

You started getting fatter three weeks after I left you
Now you're going with some kid looks like some bad comedian
Are you gonna go out, are you sitting at home eating boxes of Milk Tray?
Watch TV on your own, aren't you the one with your razzmatazz

And your nights on the town?
Oh-oh-oh And your father wants to help you doesn't he babe?
But your mother wants to put you away
Now no-one's gonna care if you don't call them when you said

And he's not coming round tonight to try and talk you into bed
And all those stupid little things they ain't working
Oh they aren't working at all
Oh well I saw you at the doctor's waiting for a test

You tried to look like some kind of heiress but your face is such a mess
And now you're going to a party and you're leaving on your own
Oh I'm sorry but didn't you say that things go better with a little bit of razzamatazz?
Na na nana na na na... and now no-one's gonna care if you don't call them when you said

And he's not coming round tonight to try and talk you into bed
Now it's half past ten in the evening and you wish that you were dead
'Cause all those stupid little things
No they ain't working, oh they aren't working at all.

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Pulp

Pulp are an English alternative rock band formed in Sheffield in 1978. Their lineup consists of Jarvis Cocker (vocals, guitar), Candida Doyle (keyboards), Mark Webber (guitar), Steve Mackey (bass) and Nick Banks (drums). Leo Abrahams has been a touring member of the band since they reunited in 2011, contributing electric and acoustic guitar. more »

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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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11 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Razzmatazz" is an Indie Pop song. This genre features a softer approach to rock music with lyrical emphasis on personal expression.
Album Information
Released in February 1993, the song is from Pulp's seventh studio album titled "His 'n' Hers".
Chart Performance
"Razzmatazz" is the band's first top 80 hit, reaching number 80 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Theme
The song tells the story of a break-up and the subsequent downfall of the woman who made the decision to end the relationship.
Critical Reception
"Razzmatazz" has been critically appreciated for Jarvis Cocker's witty and cheeky lyrics that depict detailed storytelling.
Song's Popularity
In a fan-voted poll in 2014, conducted by the music magazine "NME", "Razzmatazz" was voted the 7th best Pulp song.
Music Video
The iconic music video for "Razzmatazz" showcases the band performing in a room filled with pink light, signifying the glamorous facade of the word 'razzmatazz'.
Lyrics
Jarvis Cocker, the lead vocalist of the band, wrote the lyrics of the song. His lyrics often dealt with issues of class, sex, and the failures of the romantic ideal, a trend that "Razzmatazz" continues.
Band's Evolution
"Razzmatazz" was instrumental in shaping the band's image and style. The song came out when Pulp was evolving from their earlier, darker art-rock sound to a more pop-oriented, glamorous yet sarcastic style.
Song Title
The term 'razzmatazz' is often used to describe elaborate or showy activity or display designed to attract attention or impress.
B-Sides
The 'Razzmatazz' single was accompanied by two B-sides – "Stacks" and "Inside Susan: A Story in Three Songs" –which served as additional tracks on the record but were not included in the original album.

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