The Fallen
Franz Ferdinand Lyrics

So they say you're trouble, boy
People label you as a troublemaker

Just because you like to destroy
Simply because you enjoy tearing down things

All the things that bring the idiots joy
You prefer destroying things that people find excessive or unimportant

Well, what's wrong with a little destruction?
You don't see anything wrong with destructiveness in moderation

And the Kunst won't talk to you
Even the art snobs won't acknowledge you

'Cause you kissed St. Rollox Adieu
Perhaps because you acted rebellious towards a certain institution or idea

'Cause you robbed a supermarket or two
And maybe because you stole or broke a few minor things

Well, who gives a damn about the prophets of Tesco?
Who cares about those who complain about minor theft from chain stores?

Did I see you in a limousine
Have I seen you cruising by in a fancy car

Flinging out the fish and the unleavened
Throwing away food or other things of value carelessly

Turn the rich into wine as you walk on the mean
Transforming the elite into commoners as you stroll around rough areas

Well the fallen are the virtuous among us
Those considered less-than-perfect are often kinder and more honorable

Walk among us
They're not so different from anyone else and can live among us

Never judge us
They don't judge others regardless of their social status or background

Yeah we're all
We're all in this together, no matter who we are

Up now and get 'em, boy
It's time to get up and at 'em, kid

Drink to the devil and death at the doctors
Perhaps you're drinking to the devil and death, or maybe drowning out fear of facing doctors

Five thousand users fed today
You've provided for those in need in some way

Oh, as you feed us
You continue to help others even as you're being celebrated

Won't you lead us
Others are looking to you for guidance

To be blessed
To be rewarded or blessed for doing good acts

So we stole and drank Champagne
You and your friends engaged in some minor luxury theft

On the seventh seal you said you never feel pain
You made a sarcastic remark while feeling pain

I never feel pain, won't you hit me again?
Sarcastic remark about not feeling pain and asking to be hit again

I need a bit of black and blue to be a rotation
You need to feel some pain in order to feel alive or to make a change

In my blood I felt bubbles burst
Your blood boils with energy and excitement

There was a flash of fist, an eyebrow burst
There was a physical altercation where someone was hit around the eye

You've a lazy laugh and a red white shirt
You're relaxed and carefree, and wearing a red and white shirt

I fall to the floor, fainting at the sight of blood
You faint at the sight of blood, perhaps in a dramatic or comedic fashion

To the whore in a hostel
Addressing someone in a demeaning manner

Or the scum of a scheme, turn the rich into wine
Or perhaps you're creating something valuable out of something repugnant

It's not a jag in the arm
It's not some minor problem or inconvenience

It's a nail in the beam
It's a major issue that needs fixing

On the barren Earth
On the lifeless and inhospitable land

You scatter your seed
You spread your influence or ideas around, hoping they'll take hold

Be they Magdalene or virgin, you've already been
Regardless of who they are, you've already had experiences with many types of people

Yeah, you've already been
You've had enough experiences to know what you like and dislike

We've already seen
Others have noticed the things you've been doing

So I'm sorry if I ever resisted
You apologize for pushing back against something or someone in the past

I never had a doubt you ever existed
However, you never once doubted this person's existence or influence

I only have a problem when people insist on
You only have issues when others stubbornly push their own views or values

Taking their hate, placing it on your name
People taking out their anger on you personally, holding you responsible for things outside your control

You are the word, the word is 'destroy'
People associate you with destruction, and that's become your identity

I break this bottle and think of you fondly
You break a bottle as a symbolic gesture of respect towards this person

It's not a jag in the arm
Once again, you emphasize that it's not a minor problem or issue

It's a nail in the beam
It's something that needs to be addressed immediately or it will become a bigger problem later

It's not a jag in the arm
Seriously, this is a huge issue!

It's a nail in the beam
You definitely can't ignore this one

Yeah, you've already been
You've been around the block and have experienced a lot

We've already seen
Others have already noticed what you're capable of

That the fallen are the virtuous among us
You uphold the value of being humble and accepting of those considered 'fallen'

Walk among us
These people can live alongside everyone else

Never judge us
They don't judge others and should not be judged in return

To be blessed
Everyone should have the opportunity to experience blessings in life