THIS MAKES PERFECT SENSE!!! PULP - COMMON PEOPLE (REACTION)

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[manyelephants]

This is a true British anthem and a poetic masterpiece in my opinion. The line “if you call your dad he could stop it all” is a commentary that sums up the class divide in just one line. Genius song.

[TheFacrecords]

Great choice! This song is a masterpiece. If there were any justice in the world, this would’ve been a huge hit in the US.

[fabulousmyriad]

Fun fact: The lead singer wrote this song based on his real life encounter with a rich girl he met at the same college. She wasn't interested in him (unlike in the song) but her offhand comment about "living like common people" directly inspired

[TheEnnisfan]

This is one of the best songs of the 90s. Hands down. Jarvis is a lyrical genius.

[jim]

Brilliant song
A vicious attack on snobby tourist students who like to slum it just for kicks, and it's hidden inside happy, bouncy tunes. The contrast between the angry lyrics and the happy tune is fantastic for me.
Sorted for E's and Wizz is another favourite of mine.

[amandah]

Pulp are from Sheffield in England. Absolutely amazing band. One of my favourites. Other songs I love by them are, help the aged, this is hardcore, babies and acrylic afternoons. I had the privilege of seeing them on their last ever tour in their home town. Close to Christmas. They gave everyone a Christmas card with a free song download. Which I thought was sweet.

[NikkieTwix]

“She told me that her dad was loaded, I said in that case I’ll have a rum and Coca Cola, she said fine” I love that line so much 🤣

[GroovingPict]

unfortunately this "music video edit" version misses out a whole verse:

"like a dog lying in a corner, they'll bite you and never warn you, look out! They'll tear your insides out. 'Cause everybody hates a tourist, especially one who thinks it's all such a laugh... and the chip stains and grease will come out in the bath... you will *never* understand how it feels to live your life with no meaning or control, and with nowhere left to go, you're amazed that they exist and they burn so bright whilst you can only wonder why"

[jamesmcrovers]

This song still gives me chills (goosebumps). It’s great to see some Americans give their thoughts on it. I live in the USA now and I feel like for the most part Americans don’t realize that most white British people are “common people” and have a lot of economic struggles, and constantly deal with classism in society.

[jj-vb]

Oh gosh. You needed to watch this song LIVE. It goes

[christianpatey]

pulp are a 1990s group from sheffield, england uk. This song it made on a true story and voted the greatest britpop song of all time.

[guiness]

4:43 is when you guys finally got the intent of the song. The second verse (cut out of the "Radio Edit" hits MUCH harder). This song is basically a British Anthem and I've seen pubs go wild when this song comes on (during my common person's life stationed in England in the military). Keep up the good work.

[paulfarrell]

A common song of my youth. I am gonna take you lead and listen to other genres daily.

[AndyFNQ]

Incredible mix of funny and dark in this song. That moment when he says, "pretend you've got no money" and her response was "oh you're so funny" and his rejoinder was "well I can't see anyone else smiling in here" gives a hint of what it must be like to have nothing but be surrounded by plenty. Excellent song that illustrates the modern class divide

[marlecmarine]

Absolutely brilliant Band from here in UK, literally everyone in the UK knows and loves this song, it was that big. The reference to St Martins Art School is in Central London is where anyone who became anyone in the Art's studied. Part of the very talented 'Britpop' music scene from the 1990's one of a whole host of top bands over here making great Nice reaction, glad to see the message travelled across the Atlantic ocean ok.

[jamescameron]

It's fascinating how the word 'roaches' (4:30) instantly turns this song from a seemingly fun romp to deadly serious social commentary. The lyrics are pure genius -- especially the last verse, which never should have been cut...

[richey]

This is the edited single version of the song. The unedited album version is even better.

[UAPSweden]

I thoroughly ENJOYED watching you enjoy that British jewel of a song! Be blessed! ✌🏼

[ShotofTea]

Oh wow!! Nice to see Americans react to PULP. Well known, but a smaller following in the States. Very cool to see. One of my favorite bands.💕

[juliemoran]

Just saw them live in Glasgow lsdt weekend.., best concert I’ve been to in years!! Jarvis is a national treasure!