A Lot Of Wind

Fall · Other Songs - Fall

Desperate for entertainment

So I turn my TV on

There's people jumping up and down

Then they have the panel on

And they talk a lot of wind

They talk a lot of wind

Then they have the weatherman on

He used to teach all our friends

He talked a lot of wind

He talks a lot about the wind

Then they have Carl Lewis on

He's got a ponytail and he's a vegan

He talks a lot of wind

He talks a lot about the wind

I turn the tragic lantern on

It's a program 'Good Morning'*

It's a lot of wind

They talk a lot about the wind

I'm real sick and in distress

I got octagonals in my eyelids

From watching all that wind

I get horrible horrible horrible dreams

So I rang the TV line and get a lot of wind

They talk a lot of wind

You see them in the cafes

You see them in the shops

You see them on the kids programs

And they talk a lot of wind

All the boredom in my bones

From watching a lot of wind

They talk a lot about the wind

They talk a lot about the wind

I gotta forget about the wind

Has a lot of nerve

To talk a lot about the wind

There's a roly-poly, roly-poly man

He's got a yak haircut (gut, gut, gut)

They talk a lot about the wind

[ Refers to the UK mid-morning TV show "This Morning," which MES refers

to again in North West Fashion Show: "Richard and Judy's

[the presenters] bastard offspring!" --Ed.]

A Lot Of Wind

Released by the English post-punk band Fall, 'A Lot Of Wind' stands as a defining track from their early discography, capturing the raw energy and atmospheric tension characteristic of their work in the late 1970s. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of driving rhythms and melodic sensibilities that would later influence the shoegaze and dream pop movements. As a standalone recording, it reflects the band's ability to craft immersive soundscapes without relying on traditional album structures, showcasing their commitment to sonic experimentation and emotional depth. The piece remains a staple in discussions of post-punk evolution, illustrating how Fall pushed boundaries while maintaining a distinct, haunting identity.