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Bloc Party Вђ“ Banquet -

The song's meaning is layered, though Kele Okereke has often described it as a reflection on and the transition into adulthood:

: The track is famous for its intricate, syncopated guitar interplay between Okereke and Russell Lissack, backed by the frantic, "caffeinated" drumming of Matt Tong. Bloc Party – Banquet

: Okereke has noted that the song explores sex through the lens of power, submission, and "rapacious desire". The song's meaning is layered, though Kele Okereke