Madness
Madness
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I've never had much cause for worry And I've not got a lot to say You'll never find me in a hurry Because I live my life day by day People say that I'm crazy But I'm not that way inclined I know what I know and I'll happily show That madness is all in the mind Twenty-four hours is all that I care for I believe that's the only way Twenty-four hours is all that is needed Because I live my life day by day People say that I'm crazy But I'm not that way inclined I know what I know and I'll happily show That madness is all in the mind I'm happy the way that I do things Continually feeling okay I've no worries on what tomorrow brings Because I live my life day by day People say that I'm crazy But I'm not that way inclined I know what I know and I'll happily show That madness is all in the mind Well some men seek answers in bottles And others in degenerate ways But I don't care much for the question Madness is all in the mind Madness is all in the mind Madness is all in the mind Madness is all in the mind
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Written by: DANIEL JAMES DENTON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, PRINCE BUSTER MUSIC
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13 facts about this song
Origin"Madness" is a song by the British ska band also named Madness from their 1980 album "Absolutely."
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Band's HitThe song was one of the band’s biggest hits, peaking at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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No American AudienceDespite its success in the UK, the song "Madness" never became popular in America, unlike their other hit "Our House".
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Song's ThemeThe song's theme is about how love can make a person go into a state of madness.
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Type of MusicMadness is often classified as a "ska" or "2 Tone" band, reflecting their incorporation of reggae and punk styling in the song "Madness".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Madness" displays the band performing in front of a red backdrop, with a simple yet effective performance.
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ComposerThe song was composed by one of the band members, guitarist Chris Foreman.
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Live PerformanceThe song has been frequently performed at live gigs and is still loved by fans of the band.
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Use in MediaThe song has been featured in various films, television shows, and commercials, thus showcasing its wide appeal.
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Band's Signature SongEven though Madness had many other hits, this song is often considered their signature song because it’s one of their most recognizable pieces and is titled after the band's name itself.
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Song's Influence"Madness" and its parent album "Absolutely" were instrumental in spreading the ska/2 Tone sound in the UK in the 1980s, leaving a notable impact on the music scene.
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Chart Re-entryIn 2010, the song re-entered the UK Singles Chart reaching number 90, after featuring in a television advert for the clothing store, "George At Asda."
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Not A Love SongDespite its theme about how love can cause madness, the song is more satirical and goofy rather than being a traditional love song.
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