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.

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

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.

And all of us “Common People” know exactly what he’s talking about here with poverty tourists.

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

“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 🤣

The Brits are known to make socio-realist material in films and music videos, where the message always show socio- economic differences, and the government failing them.
"The Full Monty" is a fine example of a film.

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"

This is a working class anthem in England. The lyrics are a scathing attack on the class system that still exists in today's Britain, delivered with a lot of humour in between.

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.

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.

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.

You will never understand, how it feels to live your life, with no meaning or control.

That’s the line in this song that really stuck with me.
And they cut it….

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.

Probably one of the best songs ever made and it sings to everyone

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

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.

As a common person (skint) this was an ANTHEM of the time. This song had real meaning!

Disco 2000 is another great Pulp song to react to.

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