Cab It Up
The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall
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.

