Banquet Lyrics
Bloc Party
Lyrics
A heart of stone, a smoking gun
I can give you life, I can take it away
A heart of stone, a smoking gun
I'm working it out, I'm working
Why'd you feel so underrated?
Why'd you feel so negated?
Turning away from the light, becoming adult
Turning into myself
I wanted to bite, not destroy, to feel her underneath
Turning into the light
She don't think straight
No, no, no, she don't think straight
She got such a dirty mind and it never ever stops
And you don't taste like her and you never ever will
And we don't read the papers, we don't read the news
Heaven's never enough, we will never be fooled
Turning away from the light, becoming adult
Turning into my soul
I wanted to bite, not destroy, to feel her underneath
Turning into the light
And if you feel (And if you feel)
A little left behind (A little left behind)
We will wait for you on the other side
And if you feel (And if you feel)
A little left behind (A little left behind)
We will wait for you on the other side
'Cause I'm on fire
'Cause you know I'm on fire when you come
'Cause you know I'm on fire
'Cause you know I'm on fire, so stomp me out
'Cause I'm on fire
'Cause I'm on fire
'Cause I'm on fire
'Cause I'm on fire
Song & Lyrics Facts
Bloc Party's song "Banquet" is from their debut album Silent Alarm, released in 2005. The band consists of Kele Okereke (vocals/guitar), Russell Lissack (guitar), Gordon Moakes (bass) and Matt Tong (drums).
The lyrics for the song were written by Kele Okereke. The song has a fast tempo and upbeat sound to it. It has been described as a mix between punk-rock and dance music. The lyrics are about living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment. They emphasize that life can be short and you should make the most out of it. The chorus includes the line “Let’s have a banquet, let’s have a party” which encapsulates the message of the song perfectly.