A Little Soul
Pulp
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Hey, man How come you treat your woman so bad? That's not the way you do it No, no, no, you shouldn't do it like that I could show you how to do it right I used to practice every night on my wife, now she's gone Yeah, she's gone You see, her mother and me We never got along that well, you see I'd love to help you But everybody's telling me you look like me But please don't turn out like me, you look like me But you're not like me I know I had one, two, three, Four shots of happiness, I look like a big man But I've only got a little soul I only got a little soul Yeah, I wish I could be an example Wish I could say I stood up for you And fought for what was right But I never did I just wore my trenchcoat and stayed out every single night You think I'm joking? Try me Try me Yeah come on, try me tonight I did what was wrong though I knew what was right I've got no wisdom that I want to pass on Just don't hang round here, no, I'm telling you son You don't want to know me Oh, that's just what everybody's telling me And everybody's telling me you look like me But please don't turn into me You look like me But you're not like me I hope I have run away form the one thing that I ever made, now Only wish that I could show you Wish I could show a little soul Wish I could show a little soul
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Written by: CANDIDA DOYLE, JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, MARK ANDREW WEBBER, NICK BANKS, 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 Composition"A Little Soul" is a song by British alternative rock band Pulp, which was released in 1998.
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Album DetailsIt is part of the band's seventh studio album, "This is Hardcore," which is seen as one of their most influential works.
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Band OriginPulp was formed in 1978 in Sheffield, England, and has gone through several changes in its lineup, with singer Jarvis Cocker remaining as the consistent member.
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Song RankingThe album "This is Hardcore", where "A Little Soul" is one of the tracks, debuted at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold.
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Leaded VocalThe lead vocal, Jarvis Cocker, puts in an emotive performance through his unique, often dramatic delivery, which adds much to the impact of "A Little Soul".
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Song GenreLike many Pulp songs, "A Little Soul" incorporates elements of pop and alternative rock with a unique theatrical flair.
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics detailed a bleak picture of a father talking to his son, telling him not to grow up like him.
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SongwritingAs is typical with Pulp's songs, Jarvis Cocker was the one to write "A Little Soul," and he's praised for his songwriting abilities.
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InspirationThe track is often interpreted as being inspired by the soul and funk music that Cocker and other band members grew up listening to, hence the title "A Little Soul".
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Critical Reception"A Little Soul" has been hailed as one of Pulp's deepest and emotionally resonating songs since its release.
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