Cab It Up

The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall

Cabbing it uptown

You're moving it uptown

You taxi it uptown, uptown



And you're moving it southwest

You're cabbing it uptown

You're moving up sideways, sideways



And you're cabbing it uptown, uptown

Cabbing it uptown, uptown



Your business friends

Your business friend's Australian

And when he comes, it's Gotterdamerung



But you're cabbing it uptown

You're moving up south now

You're moving it uptown, uptown

Sideways, sideways

[Incomprehensible]

People going, people going

Moving it uptown, uptown



And locked in the door bins

Slowly, slowly

Slowly, slowly

Jump in, jump in



You're cabbing it uptown, uptown

You're cabbing it uptown, uptown



But you know the best, Dan

I dunno where I am

I feel like crying



But cabbing it uptown

You're moving up sideways

You're moving up slowly, slowly

You're cabbing it uptown, uptown



You'd better cab it up slowly

You'd better cab it up slowly

You'd better cab it up slowly

You'd better cab it up slowly



You'd better cab it up slowly

You'd better cab it up slowly

You'd better cab it up, cab it up, cab it up slowly

Cab it up, cab it up, cab it up slowly



Moving in circles, circles

A shepherd's bush man eats from a can

He taxi it southwest, southwest

He moving it uptown, uptown



Uptown, uptown



Cab it up, cab it up, you better cab it up slowly

You'd better cab it up slowly

You'd better taxi it slowly

You'd better cab it slowly

You'd better cab it up, cab it up, cab it up, cab it up



Jump in, jump in

Jump in, jump in

Michael, Michael

Cab It Up

Cab It Up stands as a quintessential example of The Fall's relentless post-punk energy, capturing the band's signature blend of jagged rhythms and idiosyncratic songwriting. Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocal delivery drives the track, embodying the chaotic spirit that defined the Manchester group throughout their extensive career. The recording reflects the band's tendency to explore unconventional themes with a gritty, industrial edge, maintaining the high tempo and driving basslines characteristic of their early output. As part of their vast discography, the song exemplifies how The Fall consistently challenged listeners with raw, unpolished performances that prioritized attitude over technical perfection. It remains a vital piece of their musical legacy, showcasing the enduring influence they exerted on alternative rock and the broader post-punk landscape.