Franz Ferdinand - Fallen Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'The Fallen' by Franz Ferdinand released?

   'The Fallen' by Franz Ferdinand was released as a third single from their second studio album, 'You Could Have It So Much Better', on 20 February 2006 in Australia and on 3 April 2006 in the United Kingdom.

2. What are some of the biblical references in 'The Fallen' by Franz Ferdinand?

   'The Fallen' includes references to several New Testament miracles, such as the feeding of the five-thousand, the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and the turning of water into wine. These biblical themes reflect lead singer Alex Kapranos' interest in theology, which he briefly studied at the University of Aberdeen.

3. Did 'The Fallen' achieve any chart success?

   Yes, 'The Fallen' peaked at number four on the Scottish Singles Chart and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.

4. Which Franz Ferdinand album features the song 'The Fallen'?

   'The Fallen' is featured on Franz Ferdinand's second studio album, 'You Could Have It So Much Better', released in 2005.

5. What other song was released as a double A-side with 'The Fallen'?

   Along with 'The Fallen', the new song 'L. Wells' was released as a double A-side single.

6. Is there a reference to another Franz Ferdinand song that also contains biblical themes?

   Yes, the song 'Auf Achse', from Franz Ferdinand's debut album, references the crucifixion and displays the band's interest in biblical themes.