Jarvis Cocker on Writing and Publishing his Lyrics: Mother, Brother, Lover

[@hsitko]

What a wonderful human being. If only more of us had a mind like his.

[@charliechaz1982]

One of the best lyricists of all time. No question.

[@AllenMZim]

When I try getting into a band, I have a habit of starting with their first releases, which I know isn’t always the best way to do it, but regardless, it was no different for when I first listened to Pulp. The first Pulp song I heard where the lyrics really blew me away was “I Want You” from the Freaks album. That’s still my favorite Pulp song and the lyrics still really amaze me, years later. In their own weird way, the lyrics to that song were kind of a blueprint for what Jarvis would do in the future with his lyrics.

[@liliable144]

OMG, love his thoughts, love his hands, love his voice

[@me_myself_and_I_343]

I could listen to Jarvis read the dictionary aloud.

[@me_myself_and_I_343]

I wish I could make Jarvis my iPhone Siri voice.

[@mayclark3659]

If there's ever to be a "jarvis encyclopaedia of toughs"... then, not only I would buy it, but I would also make a religion of it..... I love his mind

[@Ami483]

Good pop bad pop 🤓

[@FriedEggsWithChips]

Ha ha, that is his flipping style! He's always been unique. A stylist would just make him look the same as everyone else.

[@hydrogen3266]

“Got a baby, only one thing’s wrong: Quote Shakespeare all day long. I said ‘baby, why you ignoring me?’ She said, ‘to be or not to be.’ Shakespeare rock, Shakespeare roll” “Shakespeare Rock” by Jarvis Cocker I’m really glad he got better at lyrics. Went on to be one of my favorite lyricists

[@4-dman464]

What's amazing is that's his kitchen.

[@joelkaranikas7314]

On the top shelf in the frame to Jarvis' right you can see two volumes of Jonathan Sumption's The Hundred Years War series. Good stuff.

[@SpencerSoljak]

hes so gorgeous

[@imnotsure3077]

U are wonderful Jarvis 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lesleymcilroy7883]

Jarvis, any chance of you narrating an Audio book....?.... Love JCWN.... That voice..... C'mon... Do an audio book!......

[@me_myself_and_I_343]

Yes! I would enjoy listening to him read the dictionary out loud.

[@binghamguevara6814]

Can someone who has bought the book give a listing of all the lyrics in it please?

[@romero.art.illustration]

I don't need a computer! only need a good songwriter.

[@edwardmorris3453]

He wasn't embarrassed enough by Shakespeare Rock not to quote the whole chorus. That lyric really is a stinker, though.

[@tomwaddell7968]

Oh dear me. What shit

[@yediveren771]

He badly needs a haircut and his glasses are awful. I think he should hire a stylist.

[@garrywindshield1]

Yet I think he looks gorgeous and doesn't need a haircut

[@NkotBsbAhoy]

His spectacles are not awful,, they are great, he is unique he doesn't need an stylist. I don't think such of intelligent person like Jarvis Cocker will waste time in an Stylist, only insecure people hire stylists to make them look like the rest of the world wants...

[@jenniferbrennan4794]

Looks great and is so modest. Just love his style

[@imnotsure3077]

No

[@imnotsure3077]

Ur mean