The one permanent fixture amidst the Fall's ever-changing line-up was Mark E. Smith (1957 – 2018). Smith's lyrics are free, unboxed and unpredictable, touching on an extremely wide range of subjects and places, and caring little for being tied down to easily digestible messages.
Smith's singing could put off some people, but others find it a uniquely expressive instrument. Smith was not a conventionally great vocalist, but his keen sense of rhythm, his energy and personality more than made up for this.
The Fall's music changed depending on the line-up at a given time. Always experimental, Mark E. Smith claimed to invent several musical genres, including house music; "we were doing that years ago" and even the internet. "He told me I didn't understand, that we were from the bleak industrial wastes of North England, or something, and that we didn't understand the Internet. I told him Fall fans invented the Internet. They were on there in 1982." One thing that is for sure is that The Fall (and their fans) always pushed the boundaries, and were never afraid to experiment.
The Fall were a favorite group of DJ John Peel, recording 24 sessions for his BBC1 radio program over the years.
The Fall's back catalogue consists of 29 studio albums, and is very fragmented with a seemingly endless number of compilations and semi-official live albums.
In 2006, British music-critic Dave Simpson published an entertaining account of a journalist's attempt to track down all 43 former members of The Fall in the Guardian. Many previous members have been fired, often with little or no notice. Simpson's ongoing effort was subsequently described at greater length in his book "The Fallen" (2008). His effort to track down the final unaccounted stragglers of at least 50 previous members of The Fall - including drummer Karl Burns - continues in his blog. Having decried Simpson's book as a "hatchet job" in the pages of Pseud. Mag., a Fall fan-mag, Mark E. Smith countered in short order with his autobiography "Renegade: The Lives and Tales of Mark E. Smith" (Viking, 2008/Penguin 2009).
Mark E. Smith died on 24 January 2018, aged 60.
Key Albums include:
# Live At the Witch Trials (debut)
# Dragnet
# Totale's Turns (It's Now Or Nevr)
# Grotesque (after the Gramme)
# Perverted By Language
# Hex Enduction Hour
# This Nation's Saving Grace
# Middle Class Revolt
# Bend Sinister
# Extricate
# The Infotainment Scan
# Country on the Click aka The Real New Fall LP
# Fall Heads Roll
# Reformation Post TLC (new)
Compilations/Singles/B-Sides:
# 50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong: 39 Golden Greats
# The Complete Peel Sessions 1978-2004
# Totally Wired: The Rough Trade Anthology (disc 1) and Totally Wired: The Rough Trade Anthology (disc 2)
# 458489 A-Sides
# 458489 B-Sides
Muzorewi's Daughter
The Fall Lyrics
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'cause I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I was Muzorewi's daughter
I've been in the pot too long
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
Muzorewi's daughter
[African call love]
[Genteel laws love]
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
Left wing hot properties
Out of the closet and sheet
Arose Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
The trees are reeds with evil seeds for me
'cause' I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
[African call love]
[Genteel laws love]
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
[I blow a wall] love
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm too long in the pot
I'm too long in the mouth
I'm too long in the pot
I'm too long in the nips
I'm too long in the tits
I'm too long in the mitts
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
I'm Muzorewi's daughter
Muzorewi's daughter
Muzorewi's daughter
The song "Muzorewi's Daughter" by The Fall is a strange and cryptic piece of music. The lyrics are centered around the figure of Muzorewi's daughter, who seems to be a cursed or oppressed individual. The repeated refrain "I'm Muzorewi's daughter" suggests a deep sense of identity and connection to her heritage. However, she also seems to be trapped in a pot, which may represent a kind of cauldron or crucible that she is being cooked in. The lyrics suggest that she has been in this pot for too long and is suffering as a result.
The song's title and lyrics may be a reference to Josiah Tongogara, a Zimbabwean guerrilla leader who fought against Ian Smith's government during the Rhodesian Bush War. Tongogara was known for his charisma and effectiveness as a military commander, but he died just before Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980. The lyrics may be a metaphorical representation of the struggles and sacrifices of the Zimbabwean people and their fight for freedom and self-determination.
The song's instrumentation is sparse and repetitive, with a driving beat and simple guitar riff. This, combined with the insistent repetition of the lyrics, creates a hypnotic, almost trance-like effect. The meaning of the song remains somewhat elusive, however, and it is likely that each listener will have his or her own interpretation. Some have suggested that the song is a commentary on the political situation in Zimbabwe or a reflection on the human condition more broadly.
Line by Line Meaning
Get that spot, put it in the pot for me
Please obtain that place and prepare it for me.
'cause I'm Muzorewi's daughter
This is because I am the daughter of Muzorewi.
I was Muzorewi's daughter
At some point in the past, I bore relation to Muzorewi, and was his daughter.
I've been in the pot too long
I have been undergoing an extremely stressful experience for far too long.
Too hot in the pot too long
This uncomfortable and challenging experience has persisted for an excessive amount of time and is still ongoing.
[African call love]
This is an unknown phrase, likely of some cultural significance.
[Genteel laws love]
This is another unknown phrase, perhaps of cultural significance.
Left wing hot properties Out of the closet and sheet Arose Muzorewi's daughter
This verse is more difficult to understand and interpret, but it possibly refers to political beliefs and social norms, and how the daughter of Muzorewi must carve out her own identity in a complex and challenging world.
The trees are reeds with evil seeds for me
This metaphorical statement suggests that the world is full of danger and uncertainty for the daughter of Muzorewi, and that surviving and thriving will be an ongoing challenge.
I'm too long in the pot
I have been enduring an intolerable and stressful situation for an excessive amount of time.
I'm too long in the mouth
I have been expressing my frustration and struggle for far too long, without seeing any progress or resolution.
I'm too long in the nips
This perhaps relates to physical or emotional pain, suggesting ongoing soreness or sensitivity.
I'm too long in the tits
Similar to the previous line, this may relate to physical or emotional pain or discomfort, specifically in the chest area.
I'm too long in the mitts
This line may relate to work or manual labor, suggesting that the daughter of Muzorewi has been enduring physical labor for far too long.
Muzorewi's daughter
This final line simply reiterates the central theme of the song: the daughter of Muzorewi, whoever she may be and whatever struggles she may face.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KAY CARROLL, MARK EDWARD SMITH
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