Help the Aged
Pulp
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Help the aged, One time they were just like you Drinking, smoking cigs and sniffing glue Help the aged Don't just put them in a home Can't have much fun when they're all on their own Give a hand, if you can Try and help them to unwind Give them hope and give them comfort 'Cause they're running out of time In the meantime we try Try to forget that nothing lasts forever No big deal, so give us all a feel Funny how it all falls away When did you first realize? It's time you took an older lover, baby Teach you stuff, although he's looking rough Funny how it all falls away Help the aged 'Cause one day you'll be older too You might need someone who can pull you through And if you look very hard Behind those lines upon their face You may see where you are headed And it's such a lonely place, oh In the meantime we try Try to forget that nothing lasts forever No big deal so give us all a feel Funny how it all falls away When did you first realize? It's time you took an older lover baby Teach you stuff although he's looking rough Funny how it all falls away You can dye your hair but it's the one thing you can't change Can't run away from yourself, yourself, yours-s-s-s-self In the meantime we try Try to forget that nothing lasts forever No big deal, so give us all a feel Funny how it all falls away. When did you first realize? It's time you took an older lover, baby Teach you stuff, although he's looking rough Funny how it all falls away Oh, it's funny how it all falls away Funny how it all falls away Oh, it's funny how it all, how it all falls away So help the aged
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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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14 facts about this song
Song Release"Help the Aged" was released in 1997 by the British band Pulp.
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Album PlacementThe song is from their album "This is Hardcore," which is the sixth studio album from the band.
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Chart PositionThe song reached number 8 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ThemeThe song examines the issues of ageing and the passage of time, giving it a more contemplative and melancholic tone compared to some of Pulp's other works.
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Prominent InstrumentThe song features prominent use of organ and synthesizer, adding a vintage touch to the overall sound.
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Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Hammer & Tongs, a British film and music video directing duo.
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Lyrics WriterThe lyrics to "Help the Aged" were written by the band's lead vocalist, Jarvis Cocker, who is known for his witty and poignant writing style.
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Song MeaningAccording to Jarvis Cocker, the song was designed to encourage listeners to contemplate their mortality and value their time on earth.
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Record LabelThe song was released by the record label Island Records.
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Unique Promotional ActivityAs a part of interesting promotional activity, Pulp sent a bottle of ale to music journalists, which was named ‘Help The Aged’ like the song title.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its high placement in the UK chart, the song did not perform as well in other countries and did not appear on the US Billboard charts.
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B-side TracksThe song's b-sides were "Tomorrow Never Lies" and "Laughing Boy," both of which are darker and more experimental than its A-side.
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Artistic StyleMusically, "Help the Aged" reflects the band's shift away from the glam-pop of their breakout album "Different Class" (1995), leaning towards a darker and more mature sound.
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Critical Response"Help the Aged" has been generally well received by critics, with many praising its thoughtful lyrics and sophisticated arrangement.
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