Bloc Party Вђ“ Banquet Page

: Some interpretations suggest the title is a nod to the book Confessions of a Flesh Eater , where characters serve human meat at a banquet. 3. Music Video Versions

: Okereke has noted that the song explores sex through the lens of power, submission, and "rapacious desire". Bloc Party – Banquet

There are two distinct visual interpretations for "Banquet": : Some interpretations suggest the title is a

: Lyrics like "Turning away from the light, becoming adult" point toward the disorientation of growing up. There are two distinct visual interpretations for "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.

: 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.

: An unreleased, more surreal version features disembodied hands pushing the band members around and eventually attempting to destroy their instruments. 4. Legacy and Impact