Fall Out
The Police
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I never thought of leading I've got my own machine And I've paid my dues all along All set for breaking When I missed those other people 'Cause I knew that I was really alone [Chorus:] Fall out Fall out with all the leaders and guys Fall out Fall out with all the leaders and guys I saw my education It was my indoctrination Just to be another parking machine All my sense was breaking When I missed those other people 'Cause I knew that I was not very clean [Chorus x2] Fall out
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Written by: GREG MORA
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11 facts about this song
Formation of "The Police"Fall Out" is the first song ever recorded by the English rock band "The Police". It was released in May 1977 within a few months of the band's formation.
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Lineup VariationThe "Fall Out"/"Nothing Achieving" single was the only Police recording featuring the band’s original guitarist, Henry Padovani. After this song, Andy Summers replaced Padovani, forming the classic trio lineup with Gordon Sumner or "Sting" and Stewart Copeland.
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CompositionStewart Copeland, the band's drummer, wrote the song "Fall Out." Copeland also handled the production duties on this recording.
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Record LabelThe song was originally released as a 7-inch vinyl single on the independent label, "Illegal Records", not on the band's usual label, A&M Records.
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Limited Initial ReleaseUpon its initial release, only 2,000 copies of the song were pressed.
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Charts PerformanceWhen it was first released, "Fall Out" did not chart. It later peaked at No. 47 in the UK Singles Chart when it was re-released in 1979.
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Sound and Style"Fall Out" was distinguished by its fast punk tempo, which was popular during the late 1970s, before "The Police" adopted their more signature reggae-influenced style.
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Album InclusionDespite being their first single, "Fall Out" did not appear on any of the Police's original studio albums. However, it can be found on the compilation albums: "Message in a Box: The Complete Recordings" and "The Police."
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics reflect a theme of independence and defiance, with a refrain that reads: "You think I'm gonna fall out."
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Live PerformanceThe song remained a staple in the band's setlist into the early 1980s. It was also included in the setlist for their reunion tour in 2007–2008.
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Notable CoversOther artists have covered "Fall Out", including American punk band L7, for the 1997 Police tribute album "Reggatta Mondatta."
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