Marquis Cha-Cha
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He can never go home
Stranded in South America
Nothing to go home for
Just another Brit in the bar
Hernandez Fiendish comes over to me
Offers a job as broadcaster
That's how I came to be
Marquis Cha Cha
He can never go home
But is O.K. by him
The generals have many enemies
And them I single out
What does it concern about me?
Good riddance to my native country
It never did a thing for me
It's a better life here
And I am not a traitor
Marquis Cha Cha
He can never go home
Now here is his show
Hey you people over there
And those in sea and air
It has been theirs for years
It is a good life here
Football and beer much superior
Gringo gets cheap servant staff
Low tax and a dusky wife
Intelligentsia
Although your radio has been jammed
I heard talk about by chance
You educated kids know what you're on about
You've been oppressed for years
I hear Rosso-Rosso over there
And you have cha-cha clubs
You should hear the rosso-rosso stuff
I understand you
I'm from a town called
Mmmm
Marquis Cha Cha
He can never go home
He can never go home
One point is made here
The scourge of rosso-rosso
So what if I do propaganda?
After a few steins I feel better
But that broken down fan
They never fix it, them dumb Latins
There's a bayonet beside my head
There's a guard in the annex
Marquis Cha Cha
He never did go home
Marquis Cha-Cha
Marquis Cha-Cha stands as a vibrant example of The Fall's eclectic approach to post-punk and indie rock. The track captures the band's signature energy, blending sharp rhythms with an infectious danceable groove that distinguishes it within their expansive catalogue. As a recording, it reflects the group's willingness to experiment with tempo and style, moving away from their darker, more introspective tendencies to embrace a lively, rhythmic drive. This song highlights the dynamic interplay between the band's core members, showcasing their ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining the raw, unpolished aesthetic that defined their early work. It remains a notable song in their discography, demonstrating the versatility that allowed The Fall to sustain a long and influential career across decades of changing musical landscapes.