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: Okereke has noted that the song explores sex through the lens of power, submission, and "rapacious desire".
: Frontman Kele Okereke wrote the song while on tour in 2003, drawing heavy inspiration from the Pixies —specifically the track "I Bleed" from their Doolittle album. Bloc Party – Banquet
: Lyrics like "Turning away from the light, becoming adult" point toward the disorientation of growing up. : Okereke has noted that the song explores
The song's meaning is layered, though Kele Okereke has often described it as a reflection on and the transition into adulthood: Bloc Party – Banquet
: Directed by AlexandLiane , this version features the band performing in front of a rotating crowd of people, alternating between full colour and stark black-and-white.