Hostile
Fall · Other Songs - Fall
Nobody ever gave him a good turn. What do you expect? He was always let
down. They never wanted to let his action down. But also they wanted it
sublime [capitalism] and [equarty] equally. He was always in the middle
for him. On the fields of Brooklyn. They said tone it down. Hill
understood
them. But he is hostile.
We are the elite gansters of the damned, criminals of the damp. Just
troubadours, and put-down to hostiles.
For years they have believed we were inspired by the Holy Spirit and the
work of God. They still recognize that many prominent M.C. members are
wondeful people. They're warm, intelligent, but terribly misguided.
Slowly, painfully, he become disillusioned. They call us "shadowy."
Anti-hostile. They demand to know, with a touching, naive faith of the
individual.
Hostile.
Many times, brothers, have they tried an aesthetic against rhythmn. And
now we're old, elite of the damned. Anti-hostile.
down. They never wanted to let his action down. But also they wanted it
sublime [capitalism] and [equarty] equally. He was always in the middle
for him. On the fields of Brooklyn. They said tone it down. Hill
understood
them. But he is hostile.
We are the elite gansters of the damned, criminals of the damp. Just
troubadours, and put-down to hostiles.
For years they have believed we were inspired by the Holy Spirit and the
work of God. They still recognize that many prominent M.C. members are
wondeful people. They're warm, intelligent, but terribly misguided.
Slowly, painfully, he become disillusioned. They call us "shadowy."
Anti-hostile. They demand to know, with a touching, naive faith of the
individual.
Hostile.
Many times, brothers, have they tried an aesthetic against rhythmn. And
now we're old, elite of the damned. Anti-hostile.
Hostile - Fall
Released by the English post-punk band Fall, "Hostile" stands as a defining track from their early discography, capturing the raw energy and melodic intensity characteristic of their work in the late 1970s. The song exemplifies the band's signature style, blending driving rhythms with emotive vocals to create a sound that resonated deeply within the post-punk movement. As a key recording from this era, it showcases the group's ability to craft memorable hooks and atmospheric textures that would influence subsequent generations of alternative rock musicians. The track remains a staple of their catalogue, often cited by fans and critics alike for its evocative mood and powerful delivery.