In about 1989, and acid house came along..." And Lee was seduced all over again. Which all casts a little light on the mixed up musical mind of Cut La Roc. And why his debut album 'La Roc Rocs' for Skint hoovers up everything from deft rap cut-ups to camped up jump-up jungle. Or Mills-esque techno pressure.
Having been DJing in Australia, America, across Europe and the Far East it's in the UK where he's caused the most damage, the two early EPs in his 'Mad Skills' series stand alongside Fatboy Slim, Midfield General and Bentley Rhythm Ace's finest as the foundations the Skint empire was built on.
In 2000 he released a mix album for the Ministry Of Sound's FSUK imprint and set his first world record for DJ'ing with 8 decks! His sets continued to be revelatory affairs too, Lee either turning on the showmanship by scratching with all manner of limbs or slapping down a wall-to-wall selection of party-stoking anthems.
Cut had already appeared on Top Of The Pops as the late Wildchild's DJ on the top ten hit 'Renegade Master'. His critically claimed first album for Skint 'La Roc Rocs' was released in July 2000 featuring the hits 'Freeze', 'Fallen' and 'Makin' It Hot'.
Cut La Roc held a 4 year residency at the famous 'Big Beat Boutique' as well as touring the world over numerous times rocking shows all over the globe.
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Fallen
Cut La Roc Lyrics
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It′s slow rumble this home
A ride for simple life
As far as I can get
It made me sick to find
That all those lies were mine
I wanted to believe
She meant nothing at all
The ground that swallows me
Further down the line
I shudder from the track
Snaps me out of it
Try to concentrate
Bullies have some guy
Pinned against the wall
As women scream to them
At least I think she′s his
They're checking him for drugs
Guns or God knows what
I start to itch my sweat
Never seem to think
What goes on above
Just sit here without words
Pretending not to stare
Or even catch an eye
Someone I think I know
He might want to talk
Fallen, Fallen
Fallen, Fallen
Fallen, Fallen
Fallen, Fallen
And when I feel I'm fallen
And when I feel I′m fallen
And when I feel I′m fallen
And when I feel I'm fallen
And when I feel I′m fallen
And when I feel I'm fallen
And when I feel I′m fallen
And when I feel I'm fallen
Left the underground
Blinking in the light
Words don′t come in waves
The sickness in my chest
Wasting all our time
Convincing myself of
I'm not the one to blame
It wasn't really true
Fallen, fallen
Fallen, fallen
Fallen, fallen
Fallen, fallen
The lyrics to Cut La Roc feat. Gary Lightbody's song "Fallen" describe a journey on the underground or subway train, with the singer wrestling with their own feelings of guilt and shame. The train ride serves as a metaphor for the singer’s inner turmoil, with the slow rumble of the train representing their feeling of being stuck in their own life. They yearn for a simple life, for a way to escape from their mistakes, but they know that the lies they have told have trapped them. The chorus of "Fallen" repeats the word "fallen", as if the singer is acknowledging their own downfall and the weight of their own guilt.
The second verse describes a scene of violence, as the singer glimpses a man being bullied by others. The woman who screams at the attackers serves as a reminder that there is still good in the world, even amidst the darkness. The singer feels uncomfortable and powerless to do anything to help, and so they try to distract themselves by itching their sweat. They feel disconnected from the world above, yet they secretly long for human connection.
The final verse finds the singer emerging from the underground train, blinking in the light of day. The weight of their shame and guilt remains, and they continue to convince themselves that they are not to blame for their actions. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song reinforces the idea that the singer feels irreparably "fallen."
Overall, "Fallen" is a poignant and introspective song about the struggle to come to terms with one's own mistakes and flaws. Through the metaphor of a subway ride and the vivid images of urban life, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person trapped in their own inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
I took the underground
I boarded the subway
It's slow rumble this home
The train's vibration is comforting
A ride for simple life
A journey for a peaceful existence
As far as I can get
As distant as possible
It made me sick to find
I felt nauseous upon realizing
That all those lies were mine
The dishonesty was my own
I wanted to believe
I desired to trust
I didn't mean it, dear
My apologies, my love
She meant nothing at all
She held no importance
The ground that swallows me
I feel consumed by the earth
Further down the line
Ahead in the future
I shudder from the track
The rails make me tremble
Snaps me out of it
Awakens me from thought
Try to concentrate
I attempt to focus
Bullies have some guy
Aggressors are intimidating a man
Pinned against the wall
Forced against the barrier
As women scream to them
Ladies shout at them
At least I think she's his
Presumably, she is his companion
They're checking him for drugs
They're examining him for illegal substances
Guns or God knows what
Weapons or other unknown items
I start to itch my sweat
I scratch my perspiration
Never seem to think
I rarely ponder
What goes on above
What occurs beyond this location
Just sit here without words
I only sit silently
Pretending not to stare
Feigning not to gaze
Or even catch an eye
Not even making eye contact
Someone I think I know
Someone I may recognize
He might want to talk
He may desire conversation
Fallen, Fallen
Fallen, Fallen
And when I feel I'm fallen
When I sense that I've failed
Left the underground
I exited the subway
Blinking in the light
Adjusting my eyes to the brightness
Words don't come in waves
My thoughts are not tumultuous
The sickness in my chest
The discomfort in my heart
Wasting all our time
Squandering our existence
Convincing myself of
Persuading myself that
I'm not the one to blame
I am not responsible
It wasn't really true
It was not genuine
Fallen, fallen
Fallen, fallen
Writer(s): Jared Leto
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nefariou5
Haven't seen/heard his in ages. Great track and video..
summerteeeth
Have always liked this track and video (from release) but only just found out who was singing and his part in the video.
Suria Ganthan
ROCKS,HARD.
Parastar Arts
I'm here for Baby Gary
Santiago P
Gary!
Carl Yates
haha worthing pier west sussex my hometown! yay lol
cutlaroc2
"La Roc" :P