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
Ladies' Man
Pulp Lyrics
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I've got my work cut out, I'm doing what I can
So hold me, touch me, thrill me, don't ever let me go
Don't ask me to explain it
'Cause you don't want to know
Oh your hair is beautiful tonight
Oh and I know the feeling's right
Just for the surfaces I feel
Come on and hold me, hold me, hold me
Yeah yeah yeah
I know a place where we can go
And wear just what we want
I don't want to be me, I get so tired of (?)
So don't ask any questions and I won't tell no lies
Stop moving like some housewife and give yourself tonight
Oh your hair is beautiful tonight
Oh and I know the feeling's right
Just for the surfaces I feel
I just woke up so come on and hold me
Come on and hold me
Hold me, hold me
Yeah yeah yeah
In "Ladies’ Man," Pulp describes the hedonistic behavior of a self-proclaimed ladies man. He is confident in his ability to charm and seduce women, but also acknowledges the inherent emptiness of his lifestyle. The song’s narrator is looking for physical pleasure but is not interested in anything deeper, which is illustrated by his reluctance to explain the situation to his partner. He highlights his control and ability to manipulate his partner, not unlike a predator preying on its prey. The chorus repeats the phrase “come on and hold me” as an attempt to create a connection, but the relationship remains purely physical. Overall, the song is about the dark side of desire and the emptiness of a life spent in pursuit of instant gratification.
Line by Line Meaning
Now let's sit down too, 'cause I'm a ladies man
I am confident around women and trying to impress them, so let's talk and get to know each other.
I've got my work cut out, I'm doing what I can
I have to put in effort to gain the attention of the ladies and show off my charm.
So hold me, touch me, thrill me, don't ever let me go
I want physical affection and attention from women, to feel desired and alive.
Don't ask me to explain it
I am not willing or able to justify my desires and actions to others.
'Cause you don't want to know
You would not understand or approve of the way I live my life and treat women.
Oh your hair is beautiful tonight
I am trying to flatter and compliment you to make you feel good and therefore more attracted to me.
Oh and I know the feeling's right
I sense that there is a connection between us and the potential for something more intimate.
Just for the surfaces I feel
I am only attracted to superficial qualities and physical appearance, not interested in deeper emotional connections.
I just woke up so come on and hold me
I am feeling vulnerable and looking for someone to comfort me and make me feel safe.
Come on and hold me, hold me, hold me
I am begging for attention and physical touch from the person I am interested in.
I know a place where we can go
I have an idea for a location where we can be alone and potentially engage in sexual activity.
And wear just what we want
We can dress however we like and potentially explore each other's bodies with no judgement or rules.
I don't want to be me, I get so tired of (?)
I am unhappy with who I am and often try to escape or hide from myself through shallow relationships or sexual encounters.
So don't ask any questions and I won't tell no lies
I don't want to talk about my intentions or past experiences, because I fear judgement or rejection.
Stop moving like some housewife and give yourself tonight
You are acting too conservative and I want you to let loose and have a good time with me, potentially engaging in sexual activities.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CANDIDA DOYLE, JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, MARK ANDREW WEBBER, NICK BANKS, STEPHEN PATRICK MACKEY
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