The Coliseum
Fall · Other Songs - Fall
Look out, [born].
You ought to know this by now.
You with the empty crane over....
They're the gatekeepers and the sentinels.
Their jokes are hum-drum.
The Colliseum. [X4]
Brown brass leading up to ionic columns.
Trust them.
Sometimes that is not enough
In the vast cavernous emptiness
That is the world of the callow.
But they stood outside of [Bothom]...
The Colliseum. [X3]
Trust them.
But sometimes that's not enough
In the vast cavernous....
The Colliseum.[X2]
And you have to have a good condition
To get into the colliseum.
And the jingle jangle of this city
Makes you hunger and down.
You have to have a good condition
to get into the colliseum.
The colliseum.[X4
Brown brass leading up to ionic columns,
But sometimes that's not enough....
Their jokes are hum-drum.
About 7:30 to 8:00,
tiredness sets in.
You want to take a little break
and get out of home.
The colliseum.[X4]
Brown brass....
You've got to have a good condition
to get into....
These people, they will never ever learn.
They are not fit to walk through
the ionic columns of
the colliseum.
The colliseum.
You've got to have a good condition
to get into the colliseum.
The Coliseum - Fall
Fall's 'The Coliseum' stands as a defining track within the band's post-punk and experimental rock catalog, capturing the raw energy and atmospheric tension characteristic of their work in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The song exemplifies the group's ability to blend driving rhythms with intricate, often dissonant instrumentation, creating a soundscape that mirrors the chaotic intensity of their live performances. As a staple of their discography, the recording showcases the band's commitment to pushing boundaries, utilizing complex time signatures and layered vocals to evoke a sense of claustrophobic grandeur. Its enduring presence in the band's body of work highlights their influence on the alternative rock scene, serving as a testament to their unique approach to songwriting that prioritized emotional depth and sonic experimentation over conventional structures.