: 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
: 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
There are two distinct visual interpretations for "Banquet":