F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E

Pulp's song 'F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E' delves into the bewildering and often inconvenient nature of love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a cold, unchanging room, symbolizing a stagnant and predictable life. The protagonist's ability to visualize every detail of the room, down to the broken handle on the third drawer, reflects a sense of familiarity and routine. This setting contrasts sharply with the chaotic and unpredictable feeling of love that suddenly disrupts this monotony.

The song's chorus repeatedly questions the nature of love, emphasizing its irrationality and lack of convenience. The protagonist is perplexed by why love has chosen to manifest at this particular moment, with this particular person, in this particular place. This confusion is further highlighted by the spelling out of 'F.E.E.L.I.N.G. C.A. double L.E.D. L.O.V.E,' as if trying to make sense of something inherently nonsensical. The repetition of 'it's so cold' underscores the emotional dissonance between the protagonist's previously cold, controlled life and the warm, chaotic intrusion of love.

As the song progresses, the protagonist's feelings intensify. The room, once a symbol of coldness and routine, becomes the center of the universe as they touch their lover's shoulder. This moment is described with a mix of awe and discomfort, likened to standing on top of a very high building. The protagonist's visceral reaction, including a 'slightly sick feeling' and the need to catch their breath, underscores the overwhelming and almost primal nature of love. The song concludes with the protagonist still grappling with this powerful emotion, unable to fully comprehend or control it, but undeniably changed by it.