Little Soul

Pulp

About Little Soul

"A Little Soul" is a song by British alternative rock band Pulp, from their 1998 album This Is Hardcore. It was released on 8 June 1998 as the third single from the album, charting at number twenty-two in the UK Singles Chart (see 1998 in British music). B-side "Like a Friend" was featured in the 1998 film Great Expectations, and a music video for the song was produced for US music television networks featuring footage from the film. Two versions of the song exist: the "film version" (as featured on the CD1 single at 4:33 in length) and an edited version (at 3:58 in length). The song was also used in the season 4 finale of The Venture Bros. and the Daria episode "Depth Takes a Holiday". B-side "Cocaine Socialism" surfaced as a "proper recorded version" on the 2006 deluxe edition reissue of the This Is Hardcore album. The song features very similar music but completely different lyrics to the song "Glory Days" which features on the album. CD two b-side "That Boy's Evil" features no vocals from Jarvis Cocker and was originally released as a white label vinyl by Cocker and Mackey's side project The Chocolate Layers and features spoken word samples from other media in a similar style to Black Box Recorders' "The Facts Of Life (Chocolate Layers Remix)" 


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2002
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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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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, MARK ANDREW WEBBER, NICK BANKS, STEPHEN PATRICK MACKEY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Little Soul" was created by Pulp, a band that was formed in Sheffield in 1978.
Album placement
The song is from Pulp's seventh studio album, 'This is Hardcore,' which was released in 1998.
Musical Style
The song is categorized as Britpop, a fusion of British music with pop rock elements.
Songwriting
The song, like all of Pulp’s songs, was penned by the group's lead singer, Jarvis Cocker.
Conceptual Theme
"Little Soul" speaks about soul-searching and personal struggle, making it an influential piece for many Pulp fans.
Sound Engineering
Chris Thomas, a British record producer who worked with The Beatles and Pink Floyd, was the producer for "Little Soul".
Chart Performance
Although "Little Soul" wasn't released as a single, the album 'This is Hardcore' reached number one on the UK Albums Chart in March 1998.
Critical Reception
The song, along with the rest of the album, received recognition for its mature sound and darker lyrics compared to their previous albums.
Band's Evolution
The song's somber tone is emblematic of the band's shift from their earlier, lighter pop hits to a more introspective and dark style.
Post-breakup Performance
After Pulp's indefinite hiatus in 2002, "Little Soul" remained a fan-favorite and was performed during the band's reunion concerts in 2011 and 2012.
Social Impact
The song's lyrics about finding one's personal strength in the midst of adversity have been quoted in literature and popular culture.

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