This was played at my brothers funeral yesterday, he was only 48 years old. He just died suddenly. This song will forever remind me of him whenever I hear it from now on. Sleep tight my birthday twin ❤️

The art of British sarcasm on full display. A true masterpiece of both wit and song writing.

So MANY FANTASTIC Songs from this band..just genius lyrics..vocals & riffs are beautiful.. The Best of The Beautiful South is one of thee best albums ever!..

'I love you from the bottom of my pencil case..' One of the best opening lines to any song, ever. 😆

The quality of singing on this is out of this world.

My dad used to sing this to me and my sister. He died 3 months ago. This is the first time I've listened to this song since he passed 💔

One of the best songs ever written, in my opinion.

Underrated masterpiece

Dave Hemingway simply outstanding on this

absolutely timeless - Heaton genius I was at Brixton Academy - Dec 1989 - "Welcome to the Beautiful South" Great gig... right up to near the end of the concert when some muppet from the crowd throws a plastic bottle at the band on stage - they all down instruments and walk off - last words into the mic "You're all a bunch of fu#@ing Londoners" ... pure Heaton genius. Hard to believe nearly 34 yrs has passed - but the music of my youth - still keeps me young ( well on the inside - the outside may have deteriorated a bit over time!!)

A Timeless Masterpiece. ♥️🌟

Called my daughter Philippa after this song now she’s 31 and about to be a mum - thanks

This was my parents wedding song. I was 2 and their bridesmaid in 1995. They split before we lost my Mum in 2015. But my Dad, on the note with the flowers at her funeral said:, “I love you ‘till my fountain, pen runs dry”. That line each time - gets me. This song brings so much happiness but also so much sadness at the same time. That’s how you know it’s a great song.

“And I love the PRS cheques, that you bring” hilarious and clever at the same time.

I'm from east germany. We listen behind the wall this wonderful song from Beautiful South. After all these years, i still love it.

I have always liked this song, especially as my name is beautifully sung.

I think this is the best song of all time

2024 who's listening this masterpiece, great anthem?

My mum died at 55 and she was called Alison. Hence why she loves the song. Me and my brother carried the coffin as this song played.

This song is 31 years old and it’s still great. That’s the 80’s music for you. ❤️

A truly great band. As highly as they were rated they were still underrated. So versatile. Great lyrics. Great voices.

My mum use to have this blasting out, when I was younger,I used to be embarrassed now thats she's passed away,I listen to them to remind me of the good times ❤

I was writing a song for a long lost love, a girl named Alyson. Suddenly one day this song came, makes me cry and I don't know why.

Reminds me of my first husband I met back in 1989 although we didn’t last we still have some great memories….

Born and still live in Hull. Paul and the gang were always out and about. Played Sunday football against Paul a few times. Always had time for fans, down to earth and nice bloke. Think he eventually went back home to Manchester but talks about his time in Hull fondly. Great band and they’ve definitely left their mark in the music industry

Reminds me of my dad he loved this song. Rip I’m leave dad can’t believe it’s been 12 years since we last spoke xx rest in eternity love you always xx

A beautiful song that means so much to a lot of people for various reasons god bless ❤

I'm from France and 48 years old and I bought the album "welcome to the beautiful south" so many years ago .. still love this song as if it was the first listening ! "Girlfriend" is also a very good song form this band ! Thank you

Such intelligent lyrics , timeless song

The memories I have of my mother belting this out whilst cleaning up. Good job she was a good cleaner because her singing wouldn't have fed us 😁🤣

If a song can make you smile through tears, you know it's good 😊

I could never tire of this song.

This is genius on so many levels

WHAT a songwriter.Paul heaton.take a bow

The best music tells a story that makes you feel this is one of them

God bless the youtube to keep those lovely old stuff for us..I used to listen to this song when I was kid

I grew up in the early 90s, and i remember my parents playing these songs to me and my sister as children. Never knew what the words meant, because of the language, but i remember the rythm and the sweet melodies, and they gave me great comfort. A feeling i will always carry with me, like an untouched treasure deep inside. And i am forever thankful for the Beautiful South for giving me this sweet piece of my childhood i will always carry with me.

My dad raised me on this band absolutely brilliant. Love them

This has transported me back to being a kid. Better times 😭

Putting aside the pure genius of the lyrics and the perfect harmonies. This has to be one of the most perfect pop songs of all time.

This song is genius. Makes you think of when you’d write the name of your crush on stuff at school and how that could change but ultimately telling someone they give you that feeling from when you were young and thought you were in love. Just booked to see Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbot in October after coming back across this song!

I used to love putting this on late at night the whole album carry on up the charts... such a great album. A lot of their songs sound like love songs but the twist in them and sarcasm is just genius. What a great album and great artists. Will always be a part of my life ❤

I was running low from December. It was tough things for life for me. I remembered this song and then it was a song to listen to. I like to type thanks for this. It’s never easy when it happens. But other that understand keep going please. I pushed through, you can too. Peace :)

Don't you miss the 80's simple music like this? I do, so much.

The brilliant beautiful south and the most underrated song of the 90s love the song and when you hear it you can't help singing along to it to me this song is a masterpiece brilliant and thanks to the person who put this up

Still a legendary track from one hell of an era.

2021 in lockdown #3 playing this to my 3 week old daughter. She’s out like a light ❤️

This is their best ever song. Truly a classic!!

My husband loved this song 57 now can't remember anything had dementia

I was 12 when this song came out.......I'm now 43 and a father of 2 boys ( 12& 10) Jeez.....doesn't time fly!!

I used to work with a boy who was severely autistic. He had a DVD of the Beautiful South videos. I only work with him 2 months I knew the words to all the songs.

Most underrated song!!!

Me and my daughter who just turned 13 use the lyrics as a secret wat way to communicate. She says Jennifer (my full name) I recite back Alison Philippa sue. We say we love each other by saying ‘pencil case’ 💖💖💖

I was 10 when this was released. Took another 12 years to learn who the band was. The song haunted me for so many years. I knew just some of the lyrics and melody. I still love this song.

Awesome& brilliant. Does he realise how amazing he is and what musical talent he exudes. ☘️Thanks -I ❤️your songs and music.🍄

My dad named me after this song My name is pencil case

I love you guys for the voice you have! Still 2023!

fantastic 90s memories.. 80s and 90s forever that music with style

I'm so sad with nostalgia and a sadness for music. We grew up with great music people. This gem is timeless, personal and ethereal. My dad, my childhood, school, friends before teens...treasures that we didn't know we had until they were gone. I miss it all and I'd go back now..right now if I could.

Great song, great band. I’m 32 this reminds me of being a child. Still great to listen to all these years later!

love, i grew up in Hull and knew Paul Heaton and the Hosemartins before they were famous

Currently in some sort of lock down March 2020 and music is the only thing lifting my spirts ; this included . such a beautiful song

What a band. Three absolute perfect singers. They do not do them like this anymore. Mold id broken, unfortunately. Paul and Jacqui are still at it.

Beautiful song. The Beautiful South , a beautiful band ..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Dave Hemingway still makes me weak at the knees. What a gorgeous man.

2021. Love The Beautiful South.

my childhood. this song just came back to my mind and ive saved it on my Playlist. Gonna listen to it daily from now on. Genius lyrics

Having a beer and found myself back here. Still a brilliant tune 👍

Saw Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott at Keepmoat, Doncaster. One of my dreams come true to see them live. Even better they sang this 😍 👌

A lovely song from the late eighties. Unforgettable.

I heard this on Absolute 80's radio station today ,makes me so emotional 😢, I don't know why.Excellent tune.👌

This was when planet earth was a nice place to be

This song always gives me goosebumps.

One of the most iconic opening lines of all time

29 May 2021, in my mid 50s, and despite knowing all the words and the music, i still get goosebumps...wow! Mr Heaton, Mr Hemmingway, The Beautiful South, you are geniuses...you are scholars of the arts. I love you. 🙏

Happy to admit I missed all the excellent humour first time around. Now I watch this, 30years later, and I get it. PURE BRILLIANCE.

Listening to this after nearly 15 years. Still remember every single word. Hallmark of a truly great evergreen.

Been looking for this song for 3 years!!!!! Didn't know who sang it or what it was called.... Today it found me ☺

For me this has changed over time from a funny pop song to one of the most sublime pieces of music ever written. Yes I grew up in the 80s .. so things like that happen :)

" I love you from the bottom of my pencil case " perhaps the best ever song lyric line

A masterpiece. On a great album too.

Dave's vocal is awesome. Absolutely beautiful! (no pun intended).

How beautiful music was in 1989.. 💛

One of the best songs that ever written . I love you from the bottom of my pencil case.

What a song. I'm 43. I wrote names on my pencil case at school ❤️😊

Love this from the bottom of my empty purse. Such clever, cynical lyrics with the very attractive Dave Hemingway on lead vocals as an added bonus ... and thanks for including my first name (and even one of my middle names) lads! 💜

I'm 45 this brings back memories

Listening to this wonderful song in Lockdown I love you from the bottom of my pencil case... CLASSIC! LOVE IT :) Love the Classic Ole English names Phillapa, Annabelle Love and peace to All!

💔❤💔 me n my dad always listened to beauitful south miss him lots

I'm old enough to remember when this was released. Such a beautiful song and the lyrics are perfect.

Happy 60th great 👍 back in the day . Lots of classics 👌

Truly one of, if not THE GREATEST love songs ever written on SO many levels.

How this doesn’t have 1MIL+ likes I’ll never know

Just great music around in the old days, much happier time👍😊

I remember when I was a school girl in Hull I lived on the next street to what Paul Heaton lived down. We knew each other just to say hello to. Memories ❤

Reminds me of a great girl who I met in 1987. I loved her then, and I still do to this day, although she now belongs to another. I cry every time I hear it.

Watched Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott at Glastonbury last week, they were one of my highlights, was such a great set, everything from the beautiful South, house Martin's to their fantastic solo material, go see them if you get chance.

I don’t think I could love this song anymore than I do!

One of the best albums ever made xx

Such a beautiful clever song, the melody, the voices, can be innocently interpreted as a story about a guy head over heels in love but then you realise it’s about a writer breaking hearts to inspire his songs to make a living, equally as tragic.