Squid Law
The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall
Good man, lend a hand
Help me to deal with some scum
Who are only in their late teens
But I hate their existence
They think 3 on 1
A normal thing
Network 7 encouraged them
But tonight they picked the wrong man
Squid Lord
Revenge
Vast
Just
His intelligence
Spreads
[Extra verse on Peel session:
Number One squat with grey turnup jeans
Stuck up white hairstyle
Obviously sheep shag mill town
Squid lord revenge
Just his intelligence vast]
The second one is a streak of piss
Leave me alone with him
His blindness will be fun
But it won't make a difference
Squid Lord
Vast
Just
His intelligence
The third one stood behind
Held my arms
But in the hospital
His bed will be in a draught
A geriatric germ-well
I curse his family and wish them poor
But he'll have time to dwell
On squid revenge, cooped-up
In 3 months of pure Hell
Squid Lord
Vast
Just
His tentacles
Spread
Good man, lend a hand
Help me clear this mess
Give me back the law it took from my life
Give me back the pride of my class
This scum are just a morass
Squid Lord
Revenge
Vast
Just
His intelligence
Help me to deal with some scum
Who are only in their late teens
But I hate their existence
They think 3 on 1
A normal thing
Network 7 encouraged them
But tonight they picked the wrong man
Squid Lord
Revenge
Vast
Just
His intelligence
Spreads
[Extra verse on Peel session:
Number One squat with grey turnup jeans
Stuck up white hairstyle
Obviously sheep shag mill town
Squid lord revenge
Just his intelligence vast]
The second one is a streak of piss
Leave me alone with him
His blindness will be fun
But it won't make a difference
Squid Lord
Vast
Just
His intelligence
The third one stood behind
Held my arms
But in the hospital
His bed will be in a draught
A geriatric germ-well
I curse his family and wish them poor
But he'll have time to dwell
On squid revenge, cooped-up
In 3 months of pure Hell
Squid Lord
Vast
Just
His tentacles
Spread
Good man, lend a hand
Help me clear this mess
Give me back the law it took from my life
Give me back the pride of my class
This scum are just a morass
Squid Lord
Revenge
Vast
Just
His intelligence
Squid Law - The Fall
Released by The Fall, "Squid Law" stands as a defining piece of their post-punk evolution, characterized by the band's signature blend of rhythmic intensity and lyrical wit. The track exemplifies the group's ability to fuse aggressive instrumentation with sharp, satirical commentary, a hallmark of their catalogue during the late 1970s and early 1980s. As a standalone recording, it captures the raw energy and intellectual depth that propelled The Fall to become a central figure in the genre. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to reflect the cultural anxieties of its time while maintaining a unique, unapologetic voice that continues to resonate within the punk and alternative music landscape.