Room To Live
The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall
Some people want eyes in stars
They've been like that for years
They've been like that for years
I suspect they're just if if if
I just want room to live
There's a new club in town
Plenty of space to posy around
It's a copy of the Peppermint Lounge
(I'll stick around the center always
Even if it is run down.)
Some people wanna be joining the club
[Thinks to be on the clientele] is big.*
I just want room to live
Foreigners and Experts go in
And through my place
Turn my home into a museum
Like the murder squad
They scan the room
For the well of inspiration
They don't tolerate ordinary folk
and folk look at me strange
But I'll give them this at least:
They pay for what they eat
Visitors and peripherers never give
I just want room to live
Some people think happy is way to live
Some men want to cram up to women
I've been down that street before
It just makes meat out of the soul
There's a D.H.S.S. Volvo estate
Right outside my door
With a Moody Blues cassette on the dashboard
There's no hate to the point I give
I just want room to live
Violence is just waiting for its due
Some people want money around
You can tell, they're the ones that never buy a round
And some men want reporters with no wig
And some people cannot hold their drink
They've got to tell you what they think
And some men want reporters with no wig
I just want room to live
Room To Live
Room To Live stands as a testament to The Fall's relentless energy and post-punk innovation. Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocal delivery drives the track, capturing the band's signature blend of angular guitar work and rhythmic intensity. The song reflects the group's ability to distill complex social observations into concise, punchy musical statements. Within their extensive discography, this recording exemplifies the raw, unpolished aesthetic that defined much of their early output. It showcases the interplay between Smith's idiosyncratic phrasing and the tight, driving instrumentation that characterized their live performances. The track remains a compelling song point for listeners exploring the band's vast catalogue, highlighting their enduring influence on alternative rock and their capacity to reinvent their sound with each release.

