Little Time
The Beautiful South
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I need a little time To think it over I need a little space Just on my own I need a little time To find my freedom I need a little Funny how quick the milk turns sour Isn't it, isn't it Your face has been looking like that for hours Hasn't it, hasn't it Promises, promises turn to dust Wedding bells just turn to rust Trust into mistrust I need a little room To find myself I need a little space To work it out I need a little room All alone I need a little You need a little room for your big head Don't you, don't you You need a little space for a thousand beds Won't you, won't you Lips that promise fear the worst Tongue so sharp the bubble burst Just into unjust I've had a little time To find the truth Now I've had a little room To check what's wrong I've had a little time And I still love you I've had a little You had a little time And you had a little fun Didn't you, didn't you While you had yours Do you think I had none Do you, do you The Freedom that you wanted bad Is yours for good I hope you're glad Sad into unsad I had a little time To think it over Had a little room To work it out I found a little courage To call it off I've had a little time I've had a little time I've had a little time I've had a little time
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Written by: Dave Rotheray, Paul Heaton
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"A Little Time" was released as the lead single off The Beautiful South's second album "Choke" in 1990.
- The song went on to top the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's only number-one single.
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Song CompositionThe song is written in a pop format with a humorous lyrical approach, featuring melodies that evoke nostalgia.
- It is noted for its unique structure, shifting between the perspectives of a man and a woman in a relationship.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band members performing, interspersed with comedic scenes relating to the song's themes.
- The video garnered popularity, supplementing the song's chart success, and further pushing the band into the limelight.
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Awards"A Little Time" won the award for "Best Video" at the 1991 BRIT Awards, adding to the accolades received by The Beautiful South.
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LegacyDespite its success, the song was reportedly not a favorite of band member Paul Heaton. However, it remains one of their most popular and recognized songs.
- The song has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its lasting influence in pop culture.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "A Little Time" discuss a couple having a disagreement, with each wanting a little time apart to think. The song's portrayal of romantic relationships has been both praised and criticized for its unflinching honesty.
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Band DynamicsThe song features vocal harmonies between two members of the band, Dave Hemingway and Briana Corrigan. Their contrasting voices contributed to the unique sound of the track.
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Impact"A Little Time" established The Beautiful South as one of the UK's leading pop bands in the 1990s. Its success helped fuel the sales of the album "Choke," which also achieved commercial success.
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