Welly - 'Shopping' (Official Video)

'BIG IN THE SUBURBS', the debut Welly album, is available to pre-order now :,) OUT 21.03.25
Recorded by ourselves in a Scottish January, it's 14 tracks, 47 minutes of Live, Laugh, Love and Hatred. I started writing it 5 years ago and frankly it's a weight off my mind.

'Shopping’ by Welly

Harvey Payne
Co-Director, DOP, Editor

Elliot Hall
Co-Director, Producer, Editor

Bea Bate
Runner, Local Correspondent

Many thanks to Kathryn, Laurie, Barry, Raj, Mr Aneka, Beth, Dad, Woody (for the tie), and mum.

‘Shopping’ was written, arranged and produced by Elliot Hall

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Lyrics:
I want the high life
Upon the high street
Just like Paris
if Paris is made of concrete,
I want free parking
My water sparkling
And if it’s nice outside
We’ll sit between
The café scaffolding…

The parish love me!
Fashioned locally…
I’m the star of the Blockbuster Melancholy
I want it cashless
I want it trendy
But I also want a Costa
And a massive Aldi

I work part time
And I don’t know why
I want a big big house
To keep my tat inside
So lock up your hoarders
Bored of coughing up the signs
Of taking orders from abroad
But their pleasures online…

Well well well!
My pockets must have holes
‘Cos I don’t know where it all goes
We go out shopping!
I want the best I can afford
I want it all and I want it more
We go out shopping!
Ha!!

(D’ya want a sample?)
I’ll have a gamble!
(D’ya want a trial?)
I’ll try it all!
If it’s the strip, arcade or precinct, instinct takes me to the mall
(Convert to God?)
I’ll have a go…
(Do we have your vote?)
I’ve Joseph’s coat!
I’ll wear my heart upon my sleeve
And party badges on my tote!
I fancy something fancy
I don’t care what it costs
That’s why I buy primark Armani
‘cos Posh don’t come out in the wash
Look at the state of the art
A perfect view of the past
Put your face up to the glass
Watch it dying on its arse…

Well well well!
My pockets must have holes
‘Cos I don’t know where it all goes
We go out shopping!
I want the best I can afford
I want it all and I want it more
We go out shopping!

Just take the money and run…
Everyone but me seems to know what I need…
Oh Lord!!

Well well well!
My pockets must have holes
‘Cos I don’t know where it all goes
We go out shopping!
I want the best I can afford
I want it all and I want it more
We go out shopping!
Everyone but me seems to know what I need!
Can’t I just get these?
Oh can’t I just get
These.

TOUR DATES:
11-Sep-24 - Gloucester, UK - Guildhall
12-Sep-24 - Newport, UK - Le Pub
13-Sep-24 - Exeter, UK - Cavern
15-Sep-24 - Southampton, UK - The Joiners
16-Sep-24 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2
17-Sep-24 - St Albans, UK - The Horn
18-Sep-24 - Reading, UK - The Purple Turtle
19-Sep-24 - Norwich, UK - The Waterfront Studio
21-Sep-24 - Cambridge, UK - Blue Moon
22-Sep-24 - Guildford, UK - The Boileroom
24-Sep-24 - Tunbridge Wells, UK - The Forum
25-Sep-24 - Margate, UK - Where Else?
26-Sep-24 - Lewes, UK - The Con Club
27-Sep-24 - Northampton, UK - The Garibaldi Hotel

[dogwithgun]

This is so fire, sort of like a baby of Oingo Boingo and Talking Heads

[rainbowofdarknezz]

Utter banger. Another day I’m sad I dont live in the UK

[gardenboylee]

You guys are so unique its like a mix of talking heads, blur, and a bunch of other bands. Y'all are amazing

[roj]

One of the most entertaining live bands you’re likely to watch. FACT.

[emmie]

i’m so glad i found your guys’ music yall are my new favorite band

[michaeljames]

Welly supported the mighty Sports Team last year and they absolutely rocked. It was a real surprise to enjoy support act, they were fun, entertaining and captured everyone’s attention. Going to catch them on their Seaside tour this week. 👌👊

[andylloyd]

Vocally reminds me so much of The Young Knives and musically elements of Talking Heads, The Rakes and so many others. Thank you Spotify for putting this on Discover

[kierangrasby]

That cut/transition at around about 3 minutes 28 seconds is sublime. Video as a whole is fantastic.

[AndRewUK]

A great mix of 90s britpop and 2000s indie music with a mix of Talking Heads, Bis, Wedding Present, Blur, Kaiser Chiefs and Franz Ferdinand.

[kamilleon]

this is the kind of vibe i ADORE in a band

[jdwst]

I never expected that I’d listen to a British band’s song unknown in South Korea

[insert_artist_here]

This song is such a fun vibe it’s been on loop for the last two days :3

[porcihno]

The Keiller Centre in Dundee! Named after the first bloke who made and sold marmalade in the UK 🤓 Brilliant song 👍

[angelceballos]

Brit Pop was never dead, just waiting the right moment

[JessicaCAdams]

Major labels must be circling. Good. We need Welly.

[macN.cheezits]

Haven't found a good band that scratched the itch in my brain ever since Lovejoy fell off. This is probably one of my favorite instagram finds ever!!

[Heyheyhaleyd]

I love the sound of the song so much. This song is so cool.

[ddudegaming]

This is class, gives me heavy Blur vibes

[JustMe-mpon]

So glad I came across this band. I'm sharing this!