Falke released a few solo singles and EPs, starting with 2006's "Omega Man," and most of these tracks were collected on his 2011 full-length Part IV, released by Kris Menace's Work It Baby imprint. Falke has been far more prolific as a remixer and producer than a solo artist, adding smooth disco guitar and electro-house beats to tracks by a variety of pop, rock, R&B, and dance artists ranging from Hot Chip and VHS or Beta to Ke$ha, Sia, Katy Perry, and Lana Del Rey. He has also co-written and produced songs for several British pop stars, including Ellie Goulding, Florrie, and Will Young.
Falke started out as a bass player around 1995 before turning his hand to production work in the late 1990s. His first record, a collaboration with Alan Braxe named Intro, which sampled The Jets 1987 hit Crush On You, was released in 2000 on Vulture Music.
The pair would form a very productive partnership releasing a handful of singles and becoming in-demand remixers for the likes of Goldfrapp, Röyksopp, Kelis and Justice. The partnership would last until 2008 when they went their separate ways. In addition, he has collaborated on various other productions with artists such as Savage, Miami Horror and Knightlife.
Fred Falke is now an in-demand remixer in his own right and has produced remixes for a number of mainstream rock and electronic artists. Falke has reworked songs from artists as diverse as Little Boots, Gossip, U2, Annie, Grizzly Bear, Ladyhawke, Lykke Li, La Roux among many others. Falke has also worked with Xenomania.
Back to Stay
Fred Falke Lyrics
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Sinners walk proud show their private lives
Depict deception the wrath is on
Kiss of a queen bite of a snake
Deadly poison venomous fate
Feeling down and out
Felling there is no doubt
Some will pay for this pain
In the cup from the water is black
I can't believe you'd stab me in the back
Living life tomorrow you'll know
Hate and anger poured of your soul
Now it's time, time to begin
In the end the humble will win
Feeling up and proud
Feeling there is no doubt
No remorse, I tried to explain
When I rise, I'll come back to reign
I'll come back to reign
Seven bowls cast on the land
Sinners walk proud hand in hand
Painful sores show their private lives
Depict deception the wrath is on
Kiss of a queen bite of a snake
Deadly poison venomous fate
Feeling up and proud
Feeling there is no doubt
No remorse I tried to explain
When I rise, I'll come back to reign
I'll come back to reign
The lyrics of Fred Falke's song Back to Stay present a message of justice, vengeance, and triumph amidst deceit and corruption. The opening lines reference the seven bowls cast on the land, which is a biblical symbol for God's wrath and punishment. The following lyrics describe sinners walking proudly, depicting deception, and the kiss of a queen (representing betrayal) and the bite of a snake (representing treachery). The singer feels down and out, but justice is coming for those who have caused him pain.
The second half of the song shifts to a more positive tone, as the singer feels up and proud and vows to come back to reign after being wronged. The final lines repeat the imagery of the opening, with the sinners walking proud and the wrath of justice upon them.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of strength and determination in the face of adversity and injustice. The theme of vengeance and coming out on top is a common one in music, and this song expresses it through biblical and mythological references.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven bowls cast on the land
Calamitous events occurring in the physical world
Sinners walk proud show their private lives
Arrogant display of immoral actions
Depict deception the wrath is on
Exposing dishonesty with divine retributions
Kiss of a queen bite of a snake
Superficially attractive but ultimately poisonous influence
Deadly poison venomous fate
Conspiring intention to cause harm
Feeling down and out
Overwhelmed by negative emotions
Felling there is no doubt
Absolutely certain of something
Some will pay for this pain
Accountability for causing suffering
Justice picks you out of the game
Divine intervention in determining the outcome
In the cup from the water is black
A corrupted source
I can't believe you'd stab me in the back
Betrayal from someone trusted
Living life tomorrow you'll know
The consequences of current actions will be revealed in the future
Hate and anger poured of your soul
Being consumed by negative emotions
Now it's time, time to begin
Starting a new chapter in one's life
In the end the humble will win
True victory comes from humility
Feeling up and proud
Confident and self-assured
No remorse, I tried to explain
Defending actions without regret
When I rise, I'll come back to reign
Promising to reclaim power and control
Seven bowls cast on the land
Calamitous events occurring in the physical world
Sinners walk proud hand in hand
Arrogant display of immoral actions
Painful sores show their private lives
Suffering as a result of immoral behavior
Depict deception the wrath is on
Exposing dishonesty with divine retributions
Kiss of a queen bite of a snake
Superficially attractive but ultimately poisonous influence
Deadly poison venomous fate
Conspiring intention to cause harm
Feeling up and proud
Confident and self-assured
Feeling there is no doubt
Absolutely certain of something
No remorse I tried to explain
Defending actions without regret
When I rise, I'll come back to reign
Promising to reclaim power and control
Writer(s): Frederick Falke Copyright: Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eazy B
Fred Falke is underrated.
Shmynkell Bonkonstien
Love that typical french stuttered sample! FUnky and danceable
French House Club
we love it, too 😎🤙
Mr. Creamy
This is pretty great, as always. Fred Falke sets a pretty high standard for his material and he certainly never disappoints.
anthony mcgrath
another sheer brilliant track from this man - he can do no wrong!
corbindalis
One of the greatest songs of all time
Christian Garibay
great tune! Jammin too hard over here!
aiko150781
Great track!! Love it, hits my style exactly. Thanks for posting!
hdx
so great to have him back with new stuff !
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