The Fun Powder Plot
The Wild Beasts Lyrics

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When we turn up in our turn ups,
Our hearts are heavy,
Our heads are ready to levy.

For the yippee-less swing,
For the tot-less cot,
For the mock,
For the shock,

For the fun powder plot.

With courage and conviction,
In donkey-jaw diction,
We cry for the cause because the courts have left us lonely;
Disowned us daddies like the poopers of the party.

Gently, gently take them from me
Gently, gently take them from me
Gently, gently take them from me,
And I'll be left dumfound as a donkey.

This is a booty call; my boot up your arse hole.
This is a Freudian slip; my slipper in your bits.

Overall Meaning

The song, The Fun Powder Plot by The Wild Beasts, is a political statement, criticizing the government's treatment of young people. The first verse highlights the heaviness of the heart and readiness of the head of the young people as they arrive in their turn ups. The turn ups may refer to their appearance, dressing up to look good. Their heavy hearts may be due to the burdens placed on them in society. The second verse depicts their cry for the cause of loneliness that they have experienced. The government and courts have failed to listen to their cry for help. The young people feel disowned and left alone, making their desperation for a change more evident.

The lyrics of the chorus talk about the reasons behind their protest. The yippee-less swing and the tot-less cot highlight the lack of basic amenities and pleasures that young people should be able to experience. The mock, shock, and fun powder plot refer to their desire for some form of rebellion or retaliation against the government. They want to fight the injustice that they see in society. The third verse uses a donkey as a metaphor to express how the young people feel when they are ignored. The line "disowned us daddies like the poopers of the party" highlights how young people are treated as though they do not matter.

The last two lines of the song, "This is a booty call; my boot up your arse hole; This is a Freudian slip; my slipper in your bits" are a strong statement of protest against the government. The lines use metaphorical language to express the anger and frustration of the young people towards those in power. The words show that they will not be silenced, and they will not back down from fighting the injustices that they see around them.

Line by Line Meaning

When we turn up in our turn ups,
When we arrive dressed nicely,

Our hearts are heavy,
We feel sad and weighed down,

Our heads are ready to levy.
Our minds are prepared to take action and seek justice.

For the yippee-less swing,
For the joyless celebration,

For the tot-less cot,
For the childless bed,

For the mock,
For the ridicule,

For the shock,
For the unexpected surprise,

For the fun powder plot.
For the act of rebellion meant to bring excitement.

With courage and conviction,
With bravery and strong belief,

In donkey-jaw diction,
Using vulgar and harsh language,

We cry for the cause because the courts have left us lonely;
We fight for a purpose because we feel abandoned by the authorities;