Ciao!

Pulp · Other Songs - Pulp

Written by Miki Berenyi. Performed by Lush with Jarvis

Cocker on guest vocals.



Together:



I've been so happy since I walked away



I never thought that I could



Feel as great as I do today



Cos you were nothing but a big mistake



And life is wonderful, now that I'm rid of you



Jarvis:



Oh I must've been crazy to have stayed with you



I can't believe I thought I was in love with you



But now the scales have fallen I can really see



And I say go to hell, cos that's where you took me



Miki:



Well, I've felt better since I slammed that door



You always cramped my style, I never noticed before



It's been a non-stop party since I flew the coop



I can't believe I fell for such a loser like you



Jarvis:



And is it any wonder that I felt so blue



When I was always having to put up with you



Miki:



Oh, here we go again, just lay the blame on me



Don't say another word, cos sweetheart, you're history



Jarvis:



I bet you're alone every minute



and you're sitting in the kitchen



eating meager meals with the curtains closed.



Come on



???



I don't give a damn, anyway.



Miki:



I know that you miss me really, bet you wish that you still had me



You'll never find someone like me but I've got no regrets at all



Jarvis:



Cos I've met this girl and she's so good to me



She's really beautiful, fantastic company



Oh, when I'm with her I realise what love can be



Cos she's fifty times the person you will ever be



Miki:



Good luck, mister, do you think I care?



Since you've been gone the offers have been everywhere



I've got a million guys just lining up for me



I've turned a corner, boy, my life is ecstasy



Together:



Well, I've been in heaven since I walked away



I never thought that I could feel as great as I do today



Cos you were nothing but a waste of space



And life is wonderful, now that I'm over you

Ciao!

Ciao! stands as a vibrant song in Pulp's eclectic catalogue, capturing the band's signature blend of Britpop energy and observational wit. Released during a period of significant creative output, the track showcases Jarvis Cocker's distinctive vocal delivery and the group's ability to craft narratives from everyday British life. The song's rhythmic drive and melodic hooks reflect the polished production values that defined the band's mid-career recordings. While often overshadowed by their most famous singles, this recording remains a testament to Pulp's capacity for musical variety and emotional resonance. It serves as an accessible introduction to their broader discography, highlighting the sharp songwriting and dynamic instrumentation that earned them a lasting place in the genre.