Kasabian are Sergio Pizzorno (guitar, synths, vocals), Christopher Edwards … Read Full Bio ↴Kasabian are Sergio Pizzorno (guitar, synths, vocals), Christopher Edwards (bass), Ian Matthews (drums) and guitarist Tim Carter. Formed in Leicester, England, United Kingdom in 1997, Kasabian are named after Linda Kasabian, who was the getaway driver at the Tate-LaBianca murders committed by members of the Manson Family. The UK rock band has been compared with the likes of Primal Scream and Oasis. Ben Kealey and Gary Alesbrook are long-serving touring members since 2006. Former frontman Tom Meighan was fired in 2020 for assaulting his fiancée, following which time the band have continued as a four piece. Other former members of Kasabian include multi-instrumentalist Chris Karloff and guitarist Jay Mehler.

Their self-titled debut album was released in 2004, featuring UK top 10 single Cutt Off and has been followed with:
2005: Live from Brixton Academy
2006: Empire, featuring UK top 10 single Empire
2009: West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, featuring the global hit single Fire
2011: Velociraptor!
2012: Live!
2014: 48:13
2017: For Crying Out Loud
2022: The Alchemist's Euphoria, the first album since the sacking of Tom Meighan.
2024: Happenings

Club Foot
Kasabian Lyrics

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One, take control of me?
You're messing with the enemy
Said it's two, it's another trick
Messin' with my mind, I wake up

Chase down an empty street
Blindly snap the broken beats
Said it's gone, with the dirty trick

It's taken all these days to find you

Ah
I'll tell you I want you
Ah
I'll tell you I need you

Friends take control of me
Stalking 'cross the gallery
All these pills got to operate
The color quits and all invade us

There it goes again
Take me to the edge again
All I got is a dirty trick
I'm chasing down the wolves to save you

Ah
I'll tell you I want you
Ah
I'll tell you I need you
Ah
The blood ain't on my face
Ah
Just wanted you near me

Ah
I'll tell you I want you
Ah
I'll tell you I need you
Ah
The blood ain't on my hands
Ah
Just wanted you near me

I'll tell you I want you
I'll tell you I need you

The blood ain't on my hands
Just wanted you near me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kasabian's song "Club Foot" speak to the idea of being manipulated and controlled by an external force. The singer addresses this force, which they call "the enemy," and expresses frustration with their attempts to mess with the singer's mind. The theme of control is expressed through the repetition of the phrase "take control of me," which appears in the chorus and throughout the song.

The second verse introduces the idea of addiction, with the singer referencing pills that "got to operate" and the need to "chase down the wolves" to save someone. This sense of urgency and desperation is conveyed through the dynamic music and fast-paced lyrics.

Overall, "Club Foot" is a powerful song that speaks to the idea of struggling to maintain control in the face of external forces. The lyrics are somewhat ambiguous, leaving it up to the listener to interpret their meaning, but the raw energy and emotion of the song make it a standout track for Kasabian.

Line by Line Meaning

One, take control of me?
Can someone take control of me and guide me in the right direction?

You're messing with the enemy
You're playing with fire and putting yourself in danger.

Said it's two, it's another trick
You're up to your old tricks again, trying to deceive me.

Messin' with my mind, I wake up
Your behavior is causing me mental distress and I can't escape it even in my sleep.

Chase down an empty street
Setting off on a futile quest, going nowhere fast.

Blindly snap the broken beats
Acting impulsively and without thought, latching onto the wrong things.

Said it's gone, with the dirty trick
Whatever you had is now lost due to your dishonest ways.

It's taken all these days to find you
You were hard to find and it took a lot of time and effort to locate you.

I'll tell you I want you
I'll be honest with you and let you know that I have feelings for you.

Friends take control of me
My friends are influencing my decisions and actions.

Stalking 'cross the gallery
Moving through life with caution and observation, taking in everything around me.

All these pills got to operate
Taking medication to improve my functioning and well-being.

The color quits and all invade us
Life becomes dull and bleak, and problems start to consume us.

There it goes again
The same old pattern is repeating itself.

Take me to the edge again
Pushing me to my limits and causing me to take risks.

All I got is a dirty trick
I only have a dishonest tactic to rely on in this situation.

I'm chasing down the wolves to save you
I'm putting myself in danger to protect and rescue you from harm.

The blood ain't on my face
I'm not the one who caused harm or committed a violent act.

Just wanted you near me
All I wanted was to be close to you and have your company.

I'll tell you I need you
I'll be upfront about my dependence on you and how important you are to me.

The blood ain't on my hands
I'm not responsible for any wrongdoing or harm that has occurred.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Karloff, Sergio Pizzorno

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