Cruiser's Creek
The Fall Lyrics
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we only have this excerpt:
There's a party going on down around here
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Watch the shirt-tails flapping in the wind
Sidewalk running
See the people holding from the back
There's a party going down around here
Cruiser's Creek now
uh Cruiser's Creek yea
uh Cruiser's Creek yea
uh Cruiser's Creek yea
uh Cruiser's Creek yea
uh Cruiser's Creek yea
Got nice pink bubbles in my mouth
From what I've taken
There's a party come around annual
Cruiser's Creek now
And Bianco on the breath guaranteed
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Cruiser's Creek now
Cruiser's Creek
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Cruiser's Creek yeah
See the street-litter twisting in the wind
Crisp bags turning
See B&H cartons laughing in the wind
Road-litter turning
Spent forty-five minutes last night
Parallel crease, pow!
There's a good mid-afternoon breeze
In the air now
Welcome treats from party
My brain is clear now
No more Red Wedge in the pub or ZTT stuff
At Cruiser's Creek now
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Cruiser's Creek
There's a party going down around here
Next to Freedom street
Get the last of the poison off my chest
Cruiser's creek
I crave sex behind steel cabinets
It's for what I'm yearning
And there's a dim chance it's what I'm gonna get
At Cruiser's Creek yeah
At Cruiser's Creek now
At Cruiser's Creek
Workforce! Limited!
Cruiser's Creek yeah!
Somebody went and left on the gas
Checkpoint, main gate
As I lit a number 6 cigarette
Like a wick, burning
Cruiser's Creek.
Stamp it out just before it's too late
Turn the tap off.
My name is Big Hero, mate
Cruiser's Creek
Avoid disaster
And I imagine
The sound of its blast, yeah.
There's a party going down around here
Cruiser's Creek now
Watch the shirt-tails flapping in the wind
sidewalk running
See the people holding from the back
Hat-boaters tilting
There's a party going on around here
Cruiser's Creek now
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Cruiser's Creek
Nuptial!
Annual!
Freaks limited!
Cruiser's Creek!
The lyrics to The Fall's song Cruiser's Creek are seemingly nonsensical, yet the song evokes a vivid image of a party scene. The use of vivid imagery in the lyrics paints a picture of the chaos and energy of the party scene. The opening lines are asking the listener or observer to question what is really going on at the party in Cruiser's Creek. The repetition of the phrase "There's a party going on down around here," reinforces the feeling of excitement and liveliness.
The line "Got nice pink bubbles in my mouth from what I've taken" could suggest the use of drugs, which is often associated with partying. The use of anaphora in the repetition of "Cruiser's Creek yeah" creates a kind of chant, emphasizing the party atmosphere. The line "See B&H cartons laughing in the wind, road-litter turning" gives the impression that things are out of control and it is a wild and chaotic scene. The lyrics "I crave sex behind steel cabinets, it's for what I'm yearning, and there's a dim chance it's what I'm gonna get at Cruiser's Creek yeah," reinforces the sense of debauchery and the potential for reckless behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a party going on down around here
There's an exciting gathering happening nearby
Cruiser's Creek yeah
This party is at Cruiser's Creek
Watch the shirt-tails flapping in the wind
Notice the wind blowing the tail of people's shirts
Sidewalk running
People are quick-footing it on the pavement
See the people holding from the back
Observe folks clutching their belongings
Hat-boaters tilting
Witness the tipped brims of boater hats
Got nice pink bubbles in my mouth
I'm enjoying the taste of what I consumed
From what I've taken
Referring to the substance that's been ingested
There's a party come around annual
This gathering happens once a year
And Bianco on the breath guaranteed
Confirms the scent of Bianco on someone's breath
See the street-litter twisting in the wind
Observe trash being blown around
Crisp bags turning
Specifically chips bags that were flapping in the wind
See B&H cartons laughing in the wind
Observe cigarette cartons being blown around
Road-litter turning
Garbage is rolling down the street
Spent forty-five minutes last night
The singer did something for 45 minutes the night before
Parallel crease, pow!
A sharp and precise fold was made
There's a good mid-afternoon breeze
A pleasant gust of wind is being experienced
In the air now
The breeze is all around
Welcome treats from party
Drinks and food provided at the party
My brain is clear now
The artist's mind is no longer foggy
No more Red Wedge in the pub or ZTT stuff
The previous night's entertainment from the pub is over
At Cruiser's Creek now
Back at the party
Next to Freedom street
The party is located near Freedom street
Get the last of the poison off my chest
The artist wants to rid themselves of whatever toxic substance was consumed
I crave sex behind steel cabinets
The singer desires sex in a mechanical place
It's for what I'm yearning
The desire for that type of sex is genuine
And there's a dim chance it's what I'm gonna get
The likelihood of getting what's being craved is uncertain
Workforce! Limited!
A reference to a struggling job market
Somebody went and left on the gas
Someone forgot to turn off or properly store something involving gas
Checkpoint, main gate
Mentioning security measures at a location
As I lit a number 6 cigarette
The singer lights up a type of cigarette branded as a number 6
Like a wick, burning
Comparing the cigarette to a candle wick
Stamp it out just before it's too late
Putting out the cigarette before it becomes problematic
Turn the tap off.
Commanding someone to turn off or stop something
My name is Big Hero, mate
Introducing oneself, might be facetious or ironic
Avoid disaster
Cautioning someone to avoid calamity
And I imagine
The singer is picturing or envisioning something
The sound of its blast, yeah.
Possibly referring to an explosion, the sound of it going off
Nuptial!
A celebratory exclamation for a newlywed couple and wedding
Annual!
An annual celebration or event
Freaks limited!
There might be people of eccentric or unusual appearances or behavior present
Cruiser's Creek!
Repeating the title of the song and location of the party
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRIXE SMITH, CRAIG SCANLON, MARK EDWARD SMITH
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@martinwillis92
What really went on there?
We only have this excerpt:
There's a party going on down around here
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Watch the shirt-tails flapping in the wind
Sidewalk running
See the people holding from the back
Hat-boaters tilting
There's a party going down around here
Cruiser's Creek now
Uh Cruiser's Creek yeah
Got nice pink bubbles in my mouth
From what I've taken
There's a party come around annual
Cruiser's Creek now
And Bianco on the breath guaranteed
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Cruiser's Creek now
Cruiser's Creek
Cruiser's Creek yeah
See the street-litter twisting in the wind
Crisp bags turning
See B&H cartons laughing in the wind
Road-litter turning
Spent forty-five minutes last night
Parallel crease, pow!
There's a good mid-afternoon breeze
In the air now
Welcome treats from party
My brain is clear now
No more Red Wedge in the pub or ZTT stuff
At Cruiser's Creek now
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Cruiser's Creek
There's a party going down around here
Next to Freedom street
Get the last of the poison off my chest
Cruiser's creek
I crave sex behind steel cabinets
It's for what I'm yearning
And there's a dim chance it's what I'm gonna get
At Cruiser's Creek yeah
At Cruiser's Creek now
At Cruiser's Creek
Workforce! Limited!
Cruiser's Creek yeah!
Somebody went and left on the gas
Checkpoint, main gate
As I lit a number 6 cigarette
Like a wick, burning
Cruiser's Creek
Stamp it out just before it's too late
Turn the tap off
My name is Big Hero, mate
Cruiser's Creek
Avoid disaster
And I imagine
The sound of its blast, yeah
There's a party going down around here
Cruiser's Creek now
Watch the shirt-tails flapping in the wind
Sidewalk running
See the people holding from the back
Hat-boaters tilting
There's a party going on around here
Cruiser's Creek now
Cruiser's Creek yeah
Cruiser's Creek
Nuptial!
Annual!
Freaks limited!
Cruiser's Creek!
@bobdobalina838
Probably the most underrated band in history.
@normanjones7490
Yes ; oi oi years l8 we thought " you never know wot u goat till she gone !!!?;!!!!
@stephenbennett1643
Yes Along with... XTC
@t.n.3819
How are they underrated? They've got a large fanbase, were reviewed in all the major music magazines, and have been name-dropped as influences by a bunch of well-known bands. I love The Fall but there's a lot of filler in their discography, which I guess is to be expected when you're as prolific as they were.
@gargantuk
@t.n.3819 Perhaps the post pertains to the fact that The Mighty Fall never really had - or still don't have - recognition/respect at a more mainstream level. You are right in saying their credentials are pretty impeccable with reference to 'the underground' but 99 out of a hundred bastards on the old strasse will have no idea who yer on about, like. You're right as well about filler - apart from the odd touch of sheer brilliance, I think once poor old Craigy Scanlon and then definitely Hanley, S had gone they were on a steady downwards trajectory until the bitter end. The ever changing and personality-less lineups from 99/2000 onwards rarely constituted 'classic' Fall, in my clichéd and tired opinion......
@bobdobalina838
@@gargantuk . . . and even my granny on bongos cudnt help :)
@user-ni2ep1yv7v
I'm 26 in 2022 and I listen to the fall for 4-5 years now It's hypnotic, then discovered my mother Went to a lot of there gigs in early eighties. Excellent Similar tastes
@emerckx53
One of those bands that has to simmer and cook for a few years, you keep coming back to them from time and then one day the light bulb goes off and it's like this is fooking genius music. RIPMES
@epsteenwusmerdered9878
That's exactly how it was for me. Got high and listened to Hip Priest and it suddenly all made sense
@nbenford1837
Exactly. I was given a greatest hits album back in the mid 00s, but something about so many "versions" of The Fall in quick succession was nauseating. Then I picked up Hex and I couldn't believe it. I was in love. I went back, started from the beginning, and it all makes more sense now. Top tier band.