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.
Pilchard
Jarvis Cocker Lyrics
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Aww, aww
You pilchard, you pilchard
You pilchard, you pilchard
You pilchard, you pilchard
You pilchard, you pilchard
Aww, aww
You pilchard, you pilchard
You pilchard, you pilchard
You pilchard, you pilchard
You pilchard, you pilchard
Aww, aww
Aww, aww
Aww
At first glance, it may seem that the lyrics to Jarvis Cocker's "Pilchard" are merely the repetition of the word "pilchard" over and over again. However, when viewed in the context of the entire song, the repetition serves a purpose. The song is a commentary on the mundane and repetitive nature of everyday life. By repeating the word "pilchard," Cocker is drawing attention to the monotony and predictability of life, and how we can feel stuck in a never-ending cycle. The "aww" sounds that punctuate the song are also significant, as they add a sense of melancholy and resignation to the lyrics.
While the song may seem simplistic, its minimalism actually serves to highlight the message of the song. Cocker is inviting us to examine our own lives and see how we may be stuck in our own "pilchard-like" routines. The song is a reminder to break free from the monotony and find joy in the unexpected and unpredictable moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Aww, aww
The singer expresses a feeling of disappointment through the repeated use of 'aww'.
You pilchard, you pilchard
The singer is using 'pilchard' as a term of insult towards the subject of the song.
You pilchard, you pilchard
The singer continues to insult the subject of the song by repeating the same phrase.
You pilchard, you pilchard
The singer emphasizes the insult towards the subject of the song.
You pilchard, you pilchard
The singer is hereby calling the subject of the song a 'pilchard' again.
Aww, aww
The singer repeats 'aww' again, indicating that they are still disappointed or frustrated with the subject of the song.
Aww, aww
The singer repeats the expression of disappointment again.
Aww
The singer ends the song with one final expression of disappointment or regret.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, STEPHEN PATRICK MACKEY, TIM MCCALL, ROSS ORTON, MARTIN JAMES F CRAFT, SIMON EDWARD STAFFORD
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Kamila Silva Muñoz
sounds like a fresh melody <3
Kamila Silva Muñoz
sounds like a fresh music <3, thanks!