The Fear

Embracing the Shadows: Pulp's Melancholic Ode to Fear and Isolation
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Lyrics

This is our "Music from A Bachelor's Den"

This refers to the music playing in the space where a bachelor resides.

The sound of loneliness turned up to ten

The intense feeling of loneliness amplified to the maximum level.

A horror soundtrack from a stagnant waterbed

Describing the music as a horror soundtrack from a stagnant waterbed, suggesting a sense of discomfort and unease.

And it sounds just like this

Emphasizing that the described music represents a certain mood or emotion.

This is the sound of someone losing the plot

The sound symbolizes someone losing control or direction in their life.

Making out that they're okay when they're not

Portrays the act of pretending to be okay while internally struggling.

You're gonna like it

Expectation that the listener will enjoy the music, but not excessively.

But not a lot

Expresses a mild level of enjoyment.

And the chorus goes like this

Introducing the chorus of the song.


Oh, baby

Addressing someone with affectionate terms.

Here comes the fear again, oh-oh

The fear is returning, possibly referring to a recurring sense of anxiety.

The end is near again, oh-oh

Implies that the end or a crisis is approaching once again.

A monkey's built a house on your back

Metaphorically describes a burden or problem as a monkey on one's back.

You can't get anyone to come in the sack

Difficulty in establishing intimate relationships.

And here comes another panic attack, oh

Predicting another episode of intense anxiety.

Here we go again

Indicates a repetitive cycle of experiencing fear and panic.


So now you know the words to our song

Suggesting that the listener has learned the lyrics to the song.

Pretty soon you'll all be singing along

Anticipation that listeners will join in singing the song.

When you're sad, when you're lonely

Highlighting the relevance of the song in moments of sadness and loneliness.

And it all turns out wrong

Acknowledging that life can take unexpected turns leading to negative outcomes.

When you've got the fear

Refers to experiencing the emotion of fear.


And when you're no longer searching

Describes a shift from searching for beauty or love.

For beauty or love

Yearning for a simple, unremarkable life.

Just some kind of life

Describing a life without intense emotions or challenges.

With the edges taken off

Living a subdued life, without extremes.

When you can't even define what it is that you're frightened of

Unable to identify the source of fear or anxiety.

This song will be here

The assurance that the song will be there for the listener in times of confusion or fear.


Oh, baby

Repetition of addressing someone affectionately.

Here comes the fear gain, oh-oh

The fear is returning once more.

The end is near again, oh-oh

Anticipation of an impending crisis or ending.

If you ever get that chimp off your back

If the burden or problem is removed, implying a resolution.

If you ever find the thing that you lack

Finding what one lacks, suggesting a solution to a problem.

But you know you're only having a laugh, oh

Recognition that life's challenges can be taken lightly or humorously.

And here we go again

Entering into another cycle of challenges and fears.

Until the end

Enduring challenges until the ultimate end.


Until the end

Reiteration of enduring challenges until the end.


Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh

Vocalization without specific meaning, possibly emotional expression.

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh

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