Pulp disbanded in 2002 (although they have reformed on a number occasions since), but Cocker has been busy. In 2003, he re-emerged to promote a new album A Heavy Nite With... for his new band, Relaxed Muscle. 2005 then brought Cocker briefly back into the limelight with his contribution to the soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He also collaborated with and wrote lyrics for Nancy Sinatra's and Charlotte Gainsbourg's comeback albums.
Cocker embarked on a solo career under his own name with an album entitled Jarvis (2006). His sophomore effort Further Complications (produced by Steve Albini) was released in 2009.
Cocker released an album called Room 29 (2017) with Chilly Gonzales and then started a new band called Jarv is..., with which he released the critically acclaimed and very successful album Beyond the Pale (2020).
2021 saw the release of Chansons d'Ennui Tip-Top, which served as a companion release to the soundtrack for Wes Anderson's 2021 film, The French Dispatch. Cocker sang the songs in film character, the name of this character being Tip-Top, which explains why the album is sometimes simply referred to as Chansons d'Ennui, formally credited to Tip-Top.
More film music followed in 2022, as Cocker recorded the original soundtrack to the film This Is Going To Hurt. This where it gets complicated: the band name Jarv is... can be spotted on the artwork of This Is Going To Hurt (Original Soundtrack), but the score is listed on streaming platforms such as Spotify under Jarvis Cocker. As a matter of fact, the band name Jarv is... seems to have been dropped altogether, as all Jarv is... albums are now also listed under Jarvis Cocker.
Fuckingsong
Jarvis Cocker Lyrics
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Thinking about you lying in bed, it's gonna get inside your head
And it's the best that I can do, this is the closest I could get
So let it penetrate your consciousness
Oh oh oh oh yes
Turn it up, turn me on, I'm feeling good but don't get me wrong
I know it's just a song
And every time you play it I will perform the best I can
Press repeat and there I am, and there I am, always glad to be your man
And this way, oh well there won't be any mess
As I assure you that there would be in the flesh
This is my very, very best
Turn it up, turn me on, I'm feeling good but don't get me wrong
'Cause I know it's just a song
Always eager, always ready, always in tune and always prime
And I'm always there for you, I'm always on time
Unlike in real life
Turn it up, turn me on, I'm feeling good but don't get me wrong
No, don't get me wrong, don't get me wrong 'cause I know
It's just a fucking song
In Jarvis Cocker's song "Fuckingsong," he appears to be expressing his unrequited love for someone. The lyrics make it apparent that he can't have what he wants and instead wrote this song as a sort of replacement. He muses that he'll never get to touch the person, so he's opted to use music to make an impact instead. The song is about how Cocker hopes his music will be enough to get into the listener's head and consciousness, despite it not being the same as being physically close to them. He admits that it's just a song and not a real relationship, but it's the best he could do under the circumstances.
The repetition of "Turn it up, turn me on" reinforces the idea that Cocker is using music to create an intimate connection with the listener, replacing the connection he wishes he could have in real life. He compares himself to an always-eager performer, always ready to please and comfort the listener whenever they need it. The contrast between this readiness and his inability to have a relationship in real life further highlights the theme of unrequited love that runs throughout the song.
Overall, "Fuckingsong" is a melancholy tune tinged with wistful longing. It highlights the power of music to make us feel better, even when it can't replace the real thing.
Line by Line Meaning
I will never get to touch you so I wrote this song instead
I can't be with you physically, so I created this song as a mere substitute
Thinking about you lying in bed, it's gonna get inside your head
This song will have you thinking about me and hopefully it will stay in your conscience
And it's the best that I can do, this is the closest I could get
Given the circumstances, this song is the greatest approximation of us being together
So let it penetrate your consciousness
Allow this song to enter your mind and thoughts
Oh oh oh oh yes
The song is intended to arouse pleasure and excitement in you
Turn it up, turn me on, I'm feeling good but don't get me wrong
Increase the volume, pay attention to the tune, but don't misconstrue what my intentions are
I know it's just a song
I acknowledge that it's not reality but a mere composition of music
And every time you play it I will perform the best I can
In anticipation of the next time you listen to it, I'll ensure to deliver my best performance
Press repeat and there I am, and there I am, always glad to be your man
Play it again and again, I'll always be present and serve as your devoted man
And this way, oh well there won't be any mess
This way, there won't be any complications or difficulties to deal with
As I assure you that there would be in the flesh
Unlike a physical encounter, there won't be any problems to solve or challenges to overcome
This is my very, very best
I've put in a lot of effort to make this song a masterpiece
Always eager, always ready, always in tune and always prime
In spirit, I'm always motivated and focused, always in sync and at my best
And I'm always there for you, I'm always on time
My presence will always be felt through this song, and never delayed or absent
Unlike in real life
In contrast to our actual physical relationship, which may face obstacles and hindrances
No, don't get me wrong, don't get me wrong 'cause I know
Just to be clear, I understand what this song is and isn't
It's just a fucking song
Let's not take this too seriously, it's just a song with profanity
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vania Daniela
I will never get to touch you so I wrote this song instead
Thinking about you lying in bed, it's gonna get inside your head
And it's the best that I can do, this is the closest I could get
So let it penetrate your consciousness
Oh oh oh oh yes
Turn it up, turn me on, I'm feeling good but don't get me wrong
I know it's just a song
And every time you play it I will perform the best I can
Press repeat and there I am, and there I am, always glad to be your man
And this way, oh well there won't be any mess
As I assure you that there would be in the flesh
This is my very, very best
Turn it up, turn me on, I'm feeling good but don't get me wrong
'Cause I know it's just a song
Always eager, always ready, always in tune and always prime
And I'm always there for you, I'm always on time
Unlike in real life
Turn it up, turn me on, I'm feeling good but don't get me wrong
No, don't get me wrong, don't get me wrong 'cause I know
It's just a fucking song
m3rrys0ngstr3ss
This is so freakin' META - I love it.
cannonthebarbarian
jarvis was always middle aged .
Eunah C
haha <3 Jarvis. Still being awesome in middle-age :)
Patrick Kelly
And every time you play it I will perform the best I can. Press repeat and there I am, and there I am, always glad to be your man. And this way, oh well, there won't be any mess, as I assure you that there would be in the flesh.
im not sure
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