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