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Theme From Sparta F.C.
The Fall Lyrics


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Come on I will show you how I will change
When you give me something to slaughter
Shepherd boy (Hey!)
Everybody sing (Hey!)
Better act quick (Hey!)

Be my toy
Come on have a bet
We live on blood
We are Sparta F.C.

I don't have a jack knife it went up the hill
I don't know if I'll get it back
But by hook or by crook I will
Hey! Hey!

Be my toy
Come on have a bet
We live on blood
We are Sparta F.C.

Hey! Hey!
We have to pay for everything (Hey!)
But some things are for free (Hey!)
We live on blood (Hey!)
We are Sparta F.C. (Hey!)
English Chelsea fan this is your last game (Hey!)
We're not Galatasary We're Sparta F.C. (Hey!)

And take your fleecy jumper you won't need it anymore
It is in the car boot moving away
'Cause where you are going clothes won't help
Stay at home with TV set

Be my toy
Come on have a bet
We live on blood
We are Sparta F.C.

Cheap English man in the paper shop
You mug old women in your bobble hat
Better go spot a place to rest
No more ground boutique at match in Chelsea
We are Sparta F.C.

Come on have a bet
We live on blood
We are Sparta F.C.

Hey! Hey!
Shepherd boy (Hey!)
Everybody sing (Hey!)
Better act quick (Hey!)
Be my toy (Hey!)
Come on have a bet (Hey!)
So I can win (Hey!)
This is not a poem (Hey!)
For the bin (Hey!)
I don't have a jack knife (Hey!)
It went up the hill (Hey!)
I don't know if I'll get it back (Hey!)
By hook or crook I will (Hey!)
English Chelsea fan (Hey!)
This is your last game (Hey!)
We're not Galatasary (Hey!)
We're Sparta F.C. (Hey!)

Sparta!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Fall's "Theme From Sparta F.C." are open to interpretation, but it seems to be a song about a rough and violent football/soccer team, who thrive on blood and brutality. The chorus "Be my toy, come on have a bet, we live on blood, we are Sparta F.C." is particularly suggestive of the violent nature of the team. The line "Shepherd boy, everybody sing, better act quick" refers to a sort of chant or rallying cry that the team might use to psych themselves up before a game.


The song also seems to have an underlying tone of aggression towards the sport itself, as well as those who participate in it. Lines like "English Chelsea fan, this is your last game" and "cheap English man in the paper shop, you mug old women in your bobble hat" suggest a disdain for the hooliganism and aggression that can sometimes go along with football fandom.


Overall, "Theme From Sparta F.C." is a chaotic and aggressive song that reflects The Fall's trademark punk rock ethos.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on I will show you how I will change
I will demonstrate how I am capable of changing when presented with the opportunity.


When you give me something to slaughter
I need to destroy or eliminate something when faced with a challenge.


Shepherd boy (Hey!)
A reference to a shepherd keeping watch over his flock.


Everybody sing (Hey!)
A call to action for everyone to participate and join in.


Better act quick (Hey!)
Urging someone to take quick action to avoid consequences.


Be my toy
I want to use someone or something for my personal satisfaction.


Come on have a bet
Encouragement to engage in a game of chance or competition.


We live on blood
Our survival and success depend on taking what we need, often at the expense of others.


We are Sparta F.C.
We are a group with a shared identity and purpose, likely in reference to the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta and their reputation for being militarily formidable.


I don't have a jack knife it went up the hill
I no longer have the tool I need to accomplish my goals due to circumstances beyond my control.


I don't know if I'll get it back
Uncertainty about the future and whether or not I will be able to recover what I have lost.


But by hook or by crook I will
I am determined to find a way to achieve my objectives, even if it means resorting to unscrupulous tactics.


We have to pay for everything (Hey!)
Acknowledging the cost of everything we do or have.


But some things are for free (Hey!)
Contrasting the cost of certain things to items that can be obtained without cost.


English Chelsea fan this is your last game (Hey!)
A declaration that the opposing team will be defeated and this will be their final game against Sparta F.C.


We're not Galatasary We're Sparta F.C. (Hey!)
Affirming the team's identity and reinforcing that they are not to be confused with other teams.


And take your fleecy jumper you won't need it anymore
You should discard unnecessary or superfluous items that no longer hold value or serve a purpose.


It is in the car boot moving away
The item is being relocated or removed from its current place of storage or significance.


'Cause where you are going clothes won't help
Your destination is not one where appearances or attire matter, so you do not need certain clothing items.


Stay at home with TV set
It is best to stay home and be entertained, rather than going out and risk being targeted or adversely affected in some way.


Cheap English man in the paper shop
A derogatory reference to an individual, likely an immigrant or working-class person, who works in a store that sells newspapers.


You mug old women in your bobble hat
Accusation of theft or other unsavory behavior by the man in the hat, possibly due to his appearance.


Better go spot a place to rest
A suggestion that the man find a place to sleep or take a break, perhaps implying that he is homeless or otherwise without a permanent residence.


No more ground boutique at match in Chelsea
Referencing the loss of a high-end venue where one could purchase upscale items while attending a sporting event in a wealthy area of London.


Hey!
A vocal exclamation of enthusiasm or urgency.


So I can win (Hey!)
Expressing a desire or determination to achieve success or gain an advantage over others.


This is not a poem (Hey!)
A statement that what is being conveyed is not intended to be construed as poetic or artistic.


For the bin (Hey!)
The material being presented is not of value or importance and can be discarded or disregarded.


Sparta!
A triumphant chant referencing the team's name and identity.




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Written by: BEN PRITCHARD, JAMES VINCENT WATTS, MARK EDWARD SMITH

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