An Older Lover Etc.
Fall · Other Songs - Fall
You'll soon get tired of her
To take an older lover
Get ready for old stories
Of teenage sex
From the early sixties
Under cover
Behind office desks
Old divorces
Children's faces
You'd better take a younger lover
You'd better take a younger lover
Or take an older lover
You'll soon get tired of her
(she'll shag you out on the table)
Dear girls
Doctor annabel lies! x3
You raced before
It's been done
Tripped and stepped on
You'd better take an older lover
You'd better take an older lover
Or take a younger monster
But deserve better
You'd better take a younger lover
You'd better take a younger lover
You'll miss your older lover
Her love was like your mother's
With added attractions
You'd better take a younger lover x4
You'd better take an older lover
You'd better take an older lover
You'd better take a younger lover
Doctor annabel lies! x4
On the colour page
French fries spread on her face
On the future autolytic enzyme son
An Older Lover Etc.
Released by the English post-punk band Fall, 'An Older Lover Etc.' stands as a defining track from their 1982 debut album, *The Golden Age of Grotesquerie*. The song exemplifies the group's signature style, blending driving rhythms with a distinct, almost theatrical vocal delivery that became central to their identity. As one of the band's earliest works, it captures the raw energy and melodic sophistication that would characterize their subsequent discography. The recording reflects the era's emerging sound, where Fall pushed boundaries within the post-punk landscape, creating a unique fusion of punk aggression and art-house sensibility. This track remains a staple of their catalog, illustrating their early commitment to crafting complex, emotionally resonant music that transcended typical genre expectations.