Cab It Up

Fall · Other Songs - Fall

Cabbing it uptown

You're moving it uptown

You taxi it uptown uptown

And you're moving it southwest

You're cabbing it uptown

You're moving up sideways sideways

And you're cabbing it uptown uptown

Cabbing it uptown

Your business friend

Your business friend's australian

And when he comes it's gotterdamerung!

But you're cabbing it uptown

You're moving up south now

You're moving it uptown uptown

Sideways sideways

[...]

People goingpeople going

Moving it uptown

And locked in the door bins

Slowly slowly

Jump in! jump in!

You're cabbing it uptown uptown

But you know the bestdan

I dunno where I am

I feel like crying

But cabbing it uptown

You're moving up sideways

Moving up slowly

You're cabbing it uptown

(taxi! .....)

You'd better cab it up slowly

Moving in circles

A shepherd's bush man

Eats from a can

He taxi it southwest southwest

He moving it uptown uptown

Uptown uptown

You'd better cab it up slowly

You'd better taxi it slowly

You'd better cab it slowly

You'd better cab it up

Jump in! jump in!

Michael! michael!

Cab It Up

Cab It Up stands as a quintessential example of The Fall's relentless post-punk experimentation. Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocal delivery and the band's jagged instrumental approach define this recording, capturing the raw energy that characterized their early output. The track reflects the group's tendency to blend punk aggression with unconventional song structures, creating a sound that is both immediate and idiosyncratic. As part of their extensive catalogue, the song demonstrates the band's ability to maintain a unique identity while constantly shifting musical gears. It remains a notable song in their discography, showcasing the dynamic interplay between Smith's lyrical obsessions and the band's driving rhythm section.