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Mile End Lyrics by Pulp

Different Class (Deluxe Edition)

1996

[Verse 1]
We didn't have nowhere to live
We didn't have nowhere to go
'til someone said, "I know this place off Burdett Road"
It was on the fifteenth floor
It had a board across the door
It took an hour to prise it off and get inside
It smelt as if someone had died
The living room was full of flies
The kitchen sink was blocked
The bathroom sink not there at all

[Chorus]
Ooh, it's a mess alright
Yes, it's Mile End

[Verse 2]
And now we're living in the sky
I'd never thought I'd live so high
Just like heaven, if it didn't look like hell
The lift is always full of piss
The fifth floor landing smells of fish
Not just on Friday, every single other day
Below the kids come out tonight
They kick a ball and have a fight
And maybe shoot somebody if they lose at pool

[Chorus]
Ooh, it's a mess alright
Yes, it's Mile End

[Bridge]
(muttering)
Oo-ooh

[Verse 3]
Nobody wants to be your friend
'Cause you're not from round here, ooh
As if that was something to be proud about
The pearly king of the Isle of Dogs
Feels up children in the bogs
Down by the playing fields, someone sets a car on fire
I guess you have to go right down
Before you understand just how
How low, how low a human being can go

[Chorus]
Ooh, it's a mess alright
Yes, it's Mile End

[Outro]
(Don't do that! Leave it out!)
(muttering)
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About “Mile End” by Pulp

Read the complete lyrics to "Mile End" by Pulp from the album "Different Class (Deluxe Edition)" in 1996. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Soundtrack, Britpop.

"Mile End" is performed by Pulp. from the album "Different Class (Deluxe Edition)" in 1996 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Mile End", explore more songs by Pulp using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Mile End" is credited to Pulp. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mile End" appears on "Different Class (Deluxe Edition)" in 1996.

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