Married, 2 Kids

The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall

In 1978

Was in a hotel in Notting Hill Gate

Now in 1992

Staying in a hotel in Notting Hill Gate



Abject



I'm too busy to think

Too busy to work

Just can't cut it



Married, 2 kids

Married, 2 kids



I pretend to go to work

I pretend to go to work

Got a porta-fax

Aftershave like mustard

Two pints of lager do me in

And The Spirit of Man

Is a pub I go in

I'm married, 2 kids

Have a peculiar goatish smell

Am a long-winded article

I get livid

Married, 2 kids

Married, 2 kids

Married, 2 Kids

Married, 2 Kids stands as a quintessential example of The Fall's ability to distill complex social observations into concise, rhythmic statements. Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocal delivery drives the track, capturing the mundane yet often surreal reality of domestic life with characteristic wit and detachment. The song reflects the band's broader post-punk aesthetic, blending jagged guitar work with Smith's idiosyncratic lyrical focus on everyday British existence. Within their extensive discography, this recording highlights the group's knack for turning personal anecdotes into universal commentary. It remains a compelling song in their catalogue, showcasing the raw energy and intellectual depth that defined their long-running influence on alternative rock.