Originally called "Arabicus Pulp" (although they shortened it to Pulp within a year), the band achieved sudden success some thirteen years after their formation and became known during the Britpop era as much for their music as for frontman Cocker's antics (notably conducting a stage invasion during Michael Jackson's performance of Earth Song at the 1996 BRIT Awards).
Achieving little success off the back of a Peel session in 1981, Pulp were finally able to release their debut album, It, in 1983. This album and its 1986 follow-up, Freaks, showcased a Pulp keen on Nick Drake (notably on the It single, My Lighthouse), with strong folk roots and little sign of the tendencies for storytelling and acid house music which would eventually bring forth success.
After the release and commercial flop of "Freaks", the band disbanded for a year, but reformed a year later to record a third album, Separations. Delayed for three years after its recording, Separations showed Cocker's increasing exposure to acid house, featuring multiple synths, and a hit single, My Legendary Girlfriend, which helped Pulp's career start to rocket.
Their next single, Babies, which would eventually feature on their 1994's commercial breakthrough His 'n' Hers, and it was the first example of the Pulp-sound most listeners associate with the band--cheap synths, rolling guitars, and Cocker's deadpan vocals telling a story. "His 'n' Hers" in sound, was lumped in with the Britpop movement of the time, receiving commercial and critical acclaim. However, it was the 1995 single Common People, which finally saw them become known, eventually charting at number 2 in the UK charts. Awash with Britpop guitars, catchy keyboard lines and that trademark Cocker vocal performance it has remained a favorite. A successful appearance at Glastonbury that summer cemented their fame, and their success was subsequently confirmed by the release of Different Class, which arrived at the peak of the Britpop movement and featured this song and other UK hits as Disco 2000 and Sorted for E's & Wizz.
Their last two albums, 1998's darker This Is Hardcore, -an album that marked the end of the Britpop era- and 2001's more downbeat We Love Life were commercial successes, but Pulp were no longer as famous or trendy as they had been in the height of Britpop. Following their curation of a music festival, Auto, in 2002, the band announced that they would be embarking on an "indefinite hiatus".
In 2003, Jarvis Cocker released an album as Relaxed Muscle and then two solo efforts, 2006's Jarvis and 2009's Further Complications.
On 8th November 2010, it was announced that the band with its most relevant lineup will reform to play a series of gigs in summer 2011.
Discography:
It 1983
Freaks 1986
Separations 1992
His 'n' Hers 1994
Different Class 1995
This Is Hardcore 1998
We Love Life 2001
Official website:
http://www.pulppeople.com
All Time High
Pulp Lyrics
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Had no intention to do the things we've done
Funny how it always goes with love, when you don't look, you find
But then we're two of a kind, we move as one
We're an all time high
We'll change all that's gone before
Doing so much more than just falling in love
We'll take on the world and win
So hold on tight, let the flight begin
I don't want to waste a waking moment
I don't want to sleep
Cause I'm in so strong and so deep, and so are you
In my time I've said these words before, but now I realize
My heart was telling me lies, but with you they're true
We're an all time high
We'll change all that's gone before
Doing so much more than just falling in love
On an all time high
Yeah, we'll take on the world and win
So hold on tight, let the flight begin
So hold on tight, let the flight begin
We're an all time high
The song "All Time High" by Pulp encapsulates the feeling of falling head over heels in love with someone unexpectedly. The lyrics reflect the excitement, hesitation, and exhilaration that one experiences when connecting with someone on a deep level. The song starts with the singer wanting a "sweet distraction for an hour or two" but realizing that they are doing much more than just falling in love. It's funny how love works when you don't go looking for it, but then two people become inseparable and move as one.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, declaring that they are "an all-time high" and that they are going to "change all that's gone before". The singer wants to take on the world with their newfound love and encourages their partner to hold on tight as they embark on this exciting journey together. The bridge of the song is particularly vulnerable, with the singer reflecting on their past relationships and admitting that they've said these words before, but it's different this time with their current partner.
Pulp's "All Time High" is a timeless love song that encapsulates the dizzying feeling of falling in love, giving yourself over to someone completely, and choosing to take on the world together. The song is a perfect representation of the peak of emotions that comes with falling in love, and one of the best love songs of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
All I wanted was a sweet distraction for an hour or two
I was just looking for a brief break from reality, nothing serious.
Had no intention to do the things we've done
I didn't plan on getting involved in anything deep, but it just happened.
Funny how it always goes with love, when you don't look, you find
It's interesting how love has a way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it.
But then we're two of a kind, we move as one
We have a deep connection, we understand each other and are always in sync.
We're an all time high
Our relationship is at its peak, the best it's ever been.
We'll change all that's gone before
Together, we're going to make a difference and leave our mark on the world.
Doing so much more than just falling in love
Our love is powerful and has the potential to accomplish great things together.
Yeah, we'll take on the world and win
We're unstoppable, we can achieve anything we set our minds to together.
So hold on tight, let the flight begin
Buckle up, because we're about to embark on an incredible journey together.
I don't want to waste a waking moment
I don't want to miss a single second of time spent with you.
I don't want to sleep
I don't want to waste time sleeping when I could be with you.
Cause I'm in so strong and so deep, and so are you
Our love is intense and meaningful, we are both fully invested in this relationship.
In my time I've said these words before, but now I realize
I've been in love before, but this time I know it's the real thing.
My heart was telling me lies, but with you they're true
My past experiences have led me to doubt love, but with you, I finally feel like it's real and honest.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BARRY, TIM RICE
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