Clearly, there are 3 differen… Read Full Bio ↴(For the punk rock band see: The Eat)
Clearly, there are 3 different bands called "Eat" on this page. So don't just listen to Crossroads & check out the other snippets.
The English one, are London based led by singer Ange Dolittle, who started out as a band devoted to the sound of Louisiana. Their Debut album Sell Me A God (Fiction, 1989), line up, along with Dolittle was Peter Howard on drums, Tim Sewell on Bass, Paul Noble on guitar & lyrics & Max Noble on guitar.
The second album was called Epicure.
Due to Dolittle's addiction, Eat disbanded and took a while to reform. A line up change ensued, losing the Nobles & gaining Jem Moorshead & Max Lavilla, both on guitar. The singles Golden Egg, Bleed Me White and Shame announced the new sound of Epicure (Fiction, 1993), that relies on pop and folk-rock more than their first.
A third album (well... fourth really) was demoed at Abbey Road, but again not released. Ange went on to form We Know Where You Live with The Wonder Stuff minus Miles Hunt, then Big Yoga Muffin with Pim Jones, & is currently fronting Dolittle with 2 guys called Mr.G & Rich. Miles Hunt produced album has just been released. A second album was released in 2013.
Eat have since reformed for a couple of sell out gigs at The Half Moon in Putney with a similar line up to before but without Max. Malcolm Treece, formerly of The Wonder Stuff, was added.
The punk band was from Florida, and released the stellar "Communist Radio" 7" (b/w Catholic Love) by hurling all 500 copies at the crowd. Somehow, some of them found their way onto the famed Killed By Death compilation series
One more group called EAT (this time in capitals) to add to the mix. This time it is the pairing of Morten Cargo & At Ease who together produce killer techno for the Berlin based Diamonds & Pearls Music, a label which plays home to Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano, Henrik Schwarz, Matt john, Sleeparchive, Cassy and Dimbiman.
Fatman
Eat Lyrics
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You are the target in the plan
"Consume till you die!" is the pleasure of the fatman
And if your life ain't good enough and if you don't look good enough
The fatman can be your master, your control is what he's after
[Chorus]
Celebrate your beauty and see the weight come off
Celebrate your beauty and see the weight come off
The fatman can make you what you want
Pretty little people throw up to stay thin
Pretty little people throw up to stay thin
Pretty little people throw up to stay thin
And the pleasure of the fatman begins again
And if your life ain't good enough and if you don't look good enough
The fatman can be your master, you'll shed no tears through his laughter
[Chorus]
Do you look good enough?
Do you look good enough?
Do you look good enough?
Do you look good enough?
Do you look good enough?
Do you look good enough?
Do you look good enough?
Do you look good enough?
Do you look good enough?
"See the weight come off!"
"Pull!"
"I'm sick to the teeth"
The song ‘Fatman’ by Eat is a critique on body shaming, unrealistic beauty standards, and the damaging influence of the diet industry. The opening line, "Late news just arrived, the grass is greener on the other side," may suggest that people are always looking for a better and easier way to achieve their goals, including weight loss. The lyrics point to how the media and society have created an ideal body type that is impossible for most people to attain. In this context, "Consume till you die!" is the pleasure of the fatman, meaning that the diet industry profits from people's self-doubt and insecurities about their appearance.
The chorus suggests a twisted idea of self-improvement through dieting and weight loss. The fatman is portrayed as a powerful figure who can give people the bodies they desire. However, this pursuit of beauty comes at a cost. It's implied that people suffer from disordered eating habits, throwing up their food to remain thin. The last line, "And the pleasure of the fatman begins again," indicates that the cycle of self-hatred and obsession with appearance never really ends.
The repetition of the question "Do you look good enough?" throughout the song underlines how the idea of the perfect body has become a weight on people's shoulders. The final line, "I'm sick to the teeth," may suggest that the singer is tired of these unrealistic ideals that the diet industry has forced upon them.
Line by Line Meaning
Late news just arrived, the grass is greener on the other side
People are constantly seeking something better, even if it's not necessarily true
You are the target in the plan
The fatman is targeting individuals to buy into his lifestyle
"Consume till you die!" is the pleasure of the fatman
The fatman's main goal is for people to keep consuming without thinking about the consequences
And if your life ain't good enough and if you don't look good enough
If someone's life or body doesn't meet certain standards, the fatman will try to convince them that he can fix it
The fatman can be your master, your control is what he's after
The fatman wants to control individuals and their choices for his own gain
Celebrate your beauty and see the weight come off
The fatman encourages people to celebrate their physical appearance and promises results if they follow his plan
The fatman can make you what you want
The fatman claims to have the power to transform people into something they desire
Pretty little people throw up to stay thin
The pressure to conform to societal standards of beauty can lead to unhealthy habits
And the pleasure of the fatman begins again
The fatman thrives off of people's insecurities and the constant cycle of wanting more
The fatman can be your master, you'll shed no tears through his laughter
The fatman can easily manipulate individuals and make them feel like they need him, without feeling any remorse for his actions
Do you look good enough?
The fatman preys on people's insecurities by making them question their physical appearance
"See the weight come off!"
The fatman promises results if people follow his plan
"Pull!"
The fatman is in control and is urging people to keep going
"I'm sick to the teeth"
The singer is fed up with the cycle of wanting more and feeling like they are not enough
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLINTON DARRYL MANSELL
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