Untitled Track
Mark E. Smith And Ed Blaney Lyrics
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Spinning his hat on a cane
Stepping out, out for change
Good morning all, it's a beautiful day
The generals are winning a war
Seemed suicidal before
You came alone, now
L.A.
Morning had to come
You'll be walking in the sun
Living in the day
But last night I was about to throw it all away
If patience started a band
I'd be her biggest fan
Look at me, I'm talking to you
I don't want the lead in your play
The star's just a part of the scene
The gentleman in green
Paying off, out on the street
I can't go home, it's not on my way
L.A.
Things are never done
Car's parked in the sun
Living in the day
But last night I was about to throw it all away
Last night I was about to throw it all away
Last night I was about to throw it all away
Last night I was about to throw it all away
The lyrics of Mark E. Smith and Ed Blaney's "Untitled Track" shroud various themes of resignation, isolation, and angst. The opening stanza presents an image of a well-groomed man exhibiting a symbolic gesture with his hat. It seems like he is trying to garner attention and approval from the people around him, indicating his desperate desire for change. Meanwhile, the following lines describe a war where the antagonists are winning, but then there comes this hope-inspiring character who promises to protect someone if they stay. The mention of L.A. indicates that the setting of the song is somewhere in Los Angeles. The mood then transitions into a self-aware commentary where the singer admires patience as an attribute and expresses a willingness to let someone else lead.
As the song progresses, it highlights the contrast between day and night, where the morning seems to promise positivity with the sun shining bright. However, the previous night must have been a testing time for the singer as he confesses, "Last night I was about to throw it all away." The recurring theme of leaving something behind, whether it is personal demons or the fear of the unknown, is an underlying emotion that lingers throughout the track. The lyrics are impressionistic and open to interpretation, yet they efficiently capture the complexities of human emotions, thereby making the track a fascinating addition to any music aficionado's playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
The gentleman's in the lane
There is a person on the street
Spinning his hat on a cane
He is twirling his hat with a stick
Stepping out, out for change
He is leaving to make a difference
Good morning all, it's a beautiful day
He greets everyone, saying it's a lovely day
The generals are winning a war
Military leaders are succeeding in battle
Seemed suicidal before
It looked like they would lose
You came alone, now
Someone arrived by themselves
I'll protect you, long as you stay
I will shield you if you remain
L.A.
The city of Los Angeles
Morning had to come
The day had to start
You'll be walking in the sun
You'll be outside in daylight
Living in the day
Existing in the present time
But last night I was about to throw it all away
Last night I almost gave up on everything
If patience started a band
If patience formed a musical group
I'd be her biggest fan
I would be the biggest admirer of this band
Look at me, I'm talking to you
I'd like your attention
I don't want the lead in your play
I don't want to be the main character in your story
The star's just a part of the scene
The famous person is simply a small aspect of the environment
The gentleman in green
The man dressed in green
Paying off, out on the street
Making money on the sidewalk
I can't go home, it's not on my way
I can't return home because it's not in my path
Things are never done
Tasks are never completed
Car's parked in the sun
The vehicle is parked in the sunshine
Last night I was about to throw it all away
Yesterday evening I was on the verge of giving up completely
Last night I was about to throw it all away
Yesterday evening I was on the verge of giving up completely
Last night I was about to throw it all away
Yesterday evening I was on the verge of giving up completely
Last night I was about to throw it all away
Yesterday evening I was on the verge of giving up completely
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRIXE SMITH, MARK EDWARD SMITH
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@mikecondy6010
My most treasured possession is the bongo my granny played when she was in The Fall.
@markcarey67
Top kek
@TravelatorH8r
Wow you're lucky I know there's a good chance that somebody's and sister has played in the fall due to the sheer amount of band members but man I am jealous
@FunkyMonk6
My most treasure possession is also the bongo my granny played in the fall, 4 of my mates also have the same story
@dj-um7el
Nice
@improvequickly4932
You say bongo, I heard it was trombone
@1599maybole
Let's not forget the great musicians who made up The Fall over 40 odd years
@blahblahoink
Someone turned up with the Bingo Masters/Repetition single when we were all sitting around on acid listening to Dark side of t' moon. I've never forgotten that wonderful moment. I met Mark in a pub in Brighton not long after (1980?) and had a couple of pints with him before he said 'right I'm off to do this gig then...are you coming?' I told him it was sold out (The New Regent in West Street) He took me up and got me in. Top man. Original. One off.
@helengray8888
A world without MES is a place that is duller and more tedious. His words are forever in my head.
@linsayspence7070
Yeah he was the business