My Legendary Girlfriend
Pulp
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You know sometimes, when we're lying together, And I know you're asleep, I can hear the soft sound of your breathing, So I get up, and I go to the window, Outside, I can see all the houses, Curtains shut tight against the night, asleep beneath the roof-tiles, And as I stand here, I wonder, I wonder how many more times, I'm gonna come here, I wonder how many more times, I'm gonna lie here, And most of all, most of all I wonder, I wonder what it means, I just wanna know what it means, So I woke her, And we went walking through the sleeping town, Down deserted streets, frozen gardens grey in the moonlight, Fences, down to the canal, Creeping slowly past the cooling towers, Deserted factories, looking for an adventure, I wandered the streets calling your name, jumping walls, Hoping to see a light in the window, let me in, Let me come in, let me in tonight, Oh I see you shivering in the garden, Silver goose-flesh in the moonlight , she's balancing, There are so many others, with unbroken eyes, No cellulite afternoons, and she is balancing, Balancing on the edge of ugliness tonight, She is balancing, Good God! My legendary girlfriend, She is crying tonight, Oh no she doesn't feel right, She's got no-one to hold, Her love is a sham, He is dancing somewhere. Oh no he doen't care, Oh well, he'll never know. Jump, touch my hair, I wanna, I don't care, cos tonight, we could, Maybe we, maybe we can touch the sky, do you think that we can, Do you think that we can, touch the sky, please, I know, I know it's not forever, but tonight I don't care, Your skin so pale in the moonlight, And the way your lips swell up when you're asleep, Nothing else matters, do you know how much I want you?, Can you feel how much I want you?, Oh Pitsmoor Woman Oh let Oh let me in tonight My legendary girlfriend, She is crying tonight, Oh no she doesn't feel right, She's got no-one to hold. Her love is a sham, He is dancing somewhere. Oh no he doen't care, Oh well, he'll never know. And all the stars came out tonight, And the moon came on it's face, It shone right though the clothes she wore, It shone right through the dress she wore. Good God Oh, y'know, listen, listen, please, oh, I just wanna, I just wanna, , He falls to sleep again, no cheese tonight, she knows My legendary girlfriend, She is crying tonight, Oh no she doesn't feel right, She's got no-one to hold. Her love is a sham, He is dancing somewhere. Oh no he doen't care, Oh well, he'll never know. And all the stars came out tonight, And the moon came on it's face. It shone right through the dress she wore, It shone right through the clothes she wore. And the stars and the moon, And the stars all came down today. Oh please love me tonight Good God now!
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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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10 facts about this song
Musical Composition"My Legendary Girlfriend" is characterized by its distinctive bassline, coupled with Jarvis Cocker's dramatic monologue-style delivery of lyrics. This song marked a significant shift in Pulp's music style, leading more towards the cinematic and atmospheric style they later became known for.
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Album ReleaseThe song is found on Pulp's fourth studio album, "Separations," which was released in 1992. However, "My Legendary Girlfriend" was released as a single two years prior, in 1991.
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Critical ReceptionNME magazine named "My Legendary Girlfriend" as their single of the week in March 1991, which helped the band gain some recognition.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics tell a narrative of an intense, possibly unhealthy fascination with a former lover. The title and lyrics suggest the narrator's idealization of his ex-girlfriend.
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Live PerformancesThe song proved to be a favourite at Pulp's live shows, known for its dynamic musical accompaniments and Jarvis's impassioned performances.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the critical success and the positive reception among Pulp's growing fan base, "My Legendary Girlfriend" failed to chart in the UK Singles Chart. It wasn't until Pulp’s 1995 album, “Different Class”, that the band enjoyed mainstream commercial success.
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Characteristic Style"My Legendary Girlfriend" is often cited as the first true 'Pulp' song due to its amalgamation of dance, pop, and rock music, setting the tone for much of their later work.
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Band's RecognitionIn many interviews, band members have recognized "My Legendary Girlfriend" as a turning point for Pulp. Lead Singer Jarvis Cocker even went as far as to say it was the first real song he ever wrote.
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Music VideoThe music video for "My Legendary Girlfriend" is a simple black and white footage of the band performing, which contrasts with Pulp's later, more sophisticated, and conceptual music videos.
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Cover VersionsAlthough not covered as widely as some of Pulp's other big hits, "My Legendary Girlfriend" has been performed by fellow artists like rock band My Life Story and singer-songwriter Darren Hayman.
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