Living Too Late

Fall · Other Songs - Fall

Crow's feet are ingrained on my face

And I'm living too late

Try to wash the black off my face, but it's ingrained

And I'm living too late

Sleepless, in-control spleen

A green [ace for Millie] must have [stump tripod] in the genes

I'm immune to things

In my dreams

I saw through the trees

O'er the poison river locks

Fork treacherous would beat

But still my heart it is rock

Finally going through old parasite gate

But there's a 24-hour clock watch

And I'm living too late

Think

Sometimes life is like a new bar

Plastic seats, beer below par

Food with no taste, music grates

I'm living too late

Once talking was my favourite while

But now I'm no conversationeer

The thrill is done

Maybe I'm living too long

The daylight

I see trouble on the streets

Fearing catastrophe to meet

Walk down the devil's boulevard

But still my heart is hard

They say the [cellars] were't even black

But I know they're wrong

Think it's one [bin]

Living Too Late

Fall's 'Living Too Late' stands as a defining track within the band's influential post-punk and noise rock catalogue. Released during a period of intense experimentation, the song exemplifies the group's signature approach, blending aggressive guitar work with rhythmic precision and a distinct, often unsettling vocal delivery. As a standalone recording, it captures the raw energy and atmospheric tension characteristic of the early 1980s British underground scene. The piece serves as a testament to Fall's ability to push boundaries, creating a sonic landscape that remains highly regarded by fans and critics alike for its uncompromising intensity and unique musical identity.