Madness

[fox69]

"Brand New Beat"

"Brand New Beat"



More leverage was passed today
From the radio I heard him say
I fixed another lock on my toilet door
House to house checks will commence throughout

Looking at my prize possessions
Trying to remember which ones I own
I could be up for a week's detention
Without a line I could die in there

Another law was passed today
Cut price bullets in your hardware store
And to pass your time of stay
Life size cutouts are your target score

Throwing open the windows
And screaming down the street
Eight o'clock and all is well
Until the brand new beat
Can you smell the brand new beat

Star shaped badge that shines upon
Comes free in your bumper pack
But if it's left around too long
It'll burn right through to your back

Throwing open the windows
And screaming down the street
Eight o'clock and all is well
Until the brand new beat
Can you smell the brand new beat

Shipped direct via the Isle of Man
The money maker shows his face
He breeds his fear across the land
Then casts off without a trace

Eight o'clock and all is well
Until the brand new beat
You can smell the brand new beat
Can you hear the brand new beat
You can hear the brand new beat
Can you smell the brand new beat

 

[fox69]

"Burning The Boats"

"Burning The Boats"



The Government have announced
That London Bridge is to be closed
Under the full moon of May the third
All the lighthouses and seaside roads
No I never I never read in the news

Come on tell me who's this for
Lighting the questions and
Burning the boats one by one
Burning the boats one by one

Tap tap tap birds that sing
Telephone calls that do not ring
One two three what's the time
Who's that hanging off my line?

I know that nothing last forever
And I'm just waiting for the sun to set
Blowing dust from my loud hailer
On the roof

Come on tell me who's this for
Lighting the questions and
Burning the boats one by one
Burning the boats one by one
Burning the boats one by one

The ministry of co operation
Washed and hanging on the line
There's a million burning questions
To set the Thames alight

Now I've joined an exclusive club
Just by being more than poor
Saw the deputy chairman
On the floor

Come on tell me who's this for
Lighting the questions and
Burning the boats one by one
Burning the boats one by one
Burning the boats one by one
Burning the boats one by one
Burning the boats one by one

 

[fox69]

"Call Me"

"Call Me"



I have a feeling for you son
I know you think the battle's lost
And that your thoughts are on the run
And you'll never meet the cost

I have a feeling for you girl
And though you're walking in a storm
Alone you may be cold
But together we'll be warm

And now the room is empty
And now the phone is cold
And as the hours are passing
So the day grows old
And as the light is fading
Don't breathe another sigh
And if you think of calling
Don't let me pass you by

Tomorrow there will be no rain
Tomorrow there'll be no more pain
Tomorrow if you feel the same
Call me, call me

Here's to everybody torn up by friends
Here's to the evening that never ever end
Here's to all the things we wished we'd never done
Here's to the summers with no sun
Here's to all the tramps, the beggars and the rich
Here's to the fishers with no fish
Here's to all the faces with no names
All the passengers on this train

Tomorrow there will be no rain
Tomorrow there'll be no more pain
Tomorrow if you feel the same
Call me, call me

I have a feeling in my bones
That I've been this way before
And if I'm ever here again
Washed up outside your door
Call me, call me
Call me...
Call me, call me
Call me.......

 

[fox69]

"Calling Cards"

"Calling Cards"



A sorting office in the Old Kent Road
Caters from coast to most
A nice little number if you're out of work
And aren't the sort to boast,
You're in need of a job, bob-a-job, rob-a-job
I'm your man to see
I'll sit I'll listen I'll not say a word
The less said would be best for we

Ooh, what a firm of naughty boys
Ooh, I've been a naughty boy

We don't want to mark each other's card
Except the one you need
I need you and your returns to help
Build my company.
My twins work Brighton on a sunny day
They cover town with the shake of a hand
On a high come back coz of no come back
Now they're working in the promised land.

Ooh, what a pair of naughty boys
Ooh, I've been a naughty boy

(The Allied Irish Cyprus Bank)
(India Bank Bank of Turkey)
(United Bank The People's Bank)
(To catch the worm you got to be up early)

Temporarily out of bounds had to move office
Clear out of town
For every problem there's a solution and
I can do without constitution
Dealing cards from up the Old Kent Road
I've been checked up on my heavy load
You can go but be back soon
I'll have some work for you to groom.

Ooh, what a lot of naughty boys
Ooh, I've been a naughty boy

(Trustees Bank, Barclays Bank)
(The Natwest Bank, Midland Bank)
(Bank Of Scotland, Williams and Glyns)
(Bureau de Change, The People's Bank)

Ooh, what a lot of naughty boys
Ooh, what a pair of naughty boys
Ooh, what a firm of naughty boys
Ooh, I've been a naughty boy

 

[fox69]

"Cardiac Arrest"

"Cardiac Arrest"



Papers in the morning
Bowler hat on head
Walking to the bus stop
He's longing for his bed,
Waiting with his neighbours
In the rush hour queue
Got to get the first bus
So much for him to do.
He's got to hurry
Got to get his seat
Can't miss his place
Got to rest his feet.

Ten more minutes till he gets there
The crossword's nearly done.
It's been so hard these days
Not nearly so much fun.
His mind wanders to the office
His telephone, desk and chair
He's been happy with the company
They've treated him real fair.
Think of seven letters
Begin and end in 'C'
Like a big American car
But misspelt with a 'D'.
I wish this bus'd get a move on,
Driver's taking his time.
I just don't know, I'll be late
Oh dear what will the boss say?
Pull yourself together now
Don't get in a state

Don't you worry
There's no hurry
It's a lovely day
Could all be going your way
Take the doc's advice
Let up enjoy your life
Listen to what they say
It's not a game they play.

He'll never get there at this rate
He's caught up in a jam.
There's a meeting this morning
It's just his luck oh damn!
His hand dives in his pocket
For his handkerchief.
Pearls of sweat on his collar
His pulse-beat seems so brief.
Eyes fall on his wristwatch
The seconds pass real slow
Gasping for the hot air
But the chest pain it won't go.
Tried to ask for help
But can't seem to speak a word,
Words are whispered frantically
But don't seem to be heard.
What about the wife and kids?
They all depend on me!

We're so sorry
We told you not to hurry.
Now it's just too late
You've got a certain date
We thought we made it clear
We all voiced our inner fears
We left it up to you
There's nothing we can do.

 

[fox69]

"Chipmunks Are Go!"

"Chipmunks Are Go!"



One two three four one two three four
We're the chipmunks hear us roar
We're the chipmunks hear us roar
Sound off chipmunks-sound off chipmunks
One two three four one two three four
One two three four one two three four
One two three four

Did you have a good time tonight boys?-Yep we sure did!
Do you think the time is right boys?-Yep we sure do!
Sound off chipmunks-Sound off chipmunks
One two three four one two three four
One two three four one two three four
One two three four
Chipmunks are go!

 

[fox69]

"Circus Freaks"

"Circus Freaks"



Baby, we are living a life that most could only dream of
And baby, look at the debris of what we have become
Oh can't anybody help us?
Why should anybody care?
I'm so taken in by you
I would follow you oohh to the other side
Our connections are sugar sweet
So strap up, take it all in your stride

Oh can't anybody help us?
Why should anybody care?
Cut throats are going in for the kill
Bumbling flashes snapping at our heels

We may appear like circus freaks
Juggling with all we have able
But at the end of the day our cards upon the table
Nothing left concealed
Oh, all will be revealed

Baby, we are living a life that most could only imagine
Imagine all the people
And baby, look at the debris of what we have become
Clear all this clutter from the front room dear
Give me a little whistle when the coast is clear

'Cause, we may appear like circus freaks
Balancing upon a tight rope
To a dumb struck helpless crowd
Willing us on, hope against hope
We may appear like circus freaks
Death defying antics down a dead end street
Desperate to avoid the tabloid
Soiled to the souls of our feet

We may appear like circus freaks
Juggling with all we have able
But at the end of the day our cards upon the table
No more bets

No more bets

 

[fox69]

"Clerkenwell Polka"

"Clerkenwell Polka"



I request that the best of our minds
Be impressed to repent of their crimes
For the truth is there all for to see
What can be said in defense of man's tyranny?

To declare too content of the view
That to conform to the norm is what you do
If you live wracked in anger and in shame
The only road you'll find is that hard road, my friend

I concur to defer to the sound
Of discontent when it's meant by the crowd
If in fairness is how you see it end
The only road you'll walk is that hard road, my friend

And the papers they were printing they did sell
In Clerkenwell there were presses turning
And the emigrates they boarded ships and sailed
They could not fail to bring passions burning

Why deny that the lie that is sent
Makes you live work and die for some rent
If you're happy then to leave it up to them
The only road you'll know is that hard road, my friend

We resent the intent of the few
Who do conspire to acquire what's our due
If you don't know your rights and defend
The only road you'll go is that hard road, my friend

If you fall and you crawl towards debt
And the sum it is more than what was lent
If you can't keep your eyes on the change
The only road you'll walk is that bloody road, my friend

 

[fox69]

"Close Escape"

"Close Escape"



That was a close escape
Have to get a new hobby to relate
Something less conspicuous
Won't take up too much time
Something less sadistic
For what I've got in mind
I won't be too persistent
'Cause I'm not that way inclined

C that's the one for me
Look, have you got any titties free
What you do is find 5p
415-1683 hello Miss Collins you'll not know me
I'm in the undies business see
Please, please can you tell me
The size, how far from the knee

Oh dear, dear me, luck is running thine
I'll take another name, I might have a win
Got two more coins, I hope no-one thinks I'm dim

C that's the one for me
Look and you're......... free
See if she'll speak to me
Hands are shaking eyes can't see
Having trouble finding 5p
217-1983 hello Miss Dickens you'll not know me
I'm in the undies business see

Don't worry, that's nowt, here we go again
Oi! no peeping, someone must take the hint
Oh dear, dear me, luck is running thin

So please, please can you tell me
The tits do feel real good to me
In a naked mood
Try to grin and bear with me
Please don't think me rude
I only hear, don't want to see

C that's the one for me
That was quick, too quick for me
Of that I can see
What's your name, Mildred, well buggar me
Sugar and milk in my tea
No harm could be, well I'll see
What's your hobby, just the same as me
See you soon for tea

I'll give it one last chance
I think you'll all agree
I'm getting no game here, only lost 5p
I'll flicker through the pages, nothing interests me
I'll ring another number, make sure it's a she
Here we go again, I'll give it third degree
No harm's been done, yes I'm sure you'll all agree
I'll take another name, I might have a win

 

[fox69]

"Coldest Day"

"Coldest Day"



No I never heard through the grapevine
How you left long before your time
But in France on the radio
I could not understand a word
But I thought you'd go

We waited all night for the midnight lover's calling
It was the coldest day of the year and I'm still falling

I didn't sleep a wink but while the radio played
I was day dreaming of what might have been
While the cold night air was freezing
The coldest night the coldest day of the year

What is happening mother father please
Who will save us from the autumn breeze
Shivering to April no one wants to speak too soon
Although we all knew under the pale blue moon
Under the pale moon under the pale blue moon

What happens then when the sun goes down
Tell me what's the word Johanaseburg
When the rent goes up and the lights go down
On the coldest day outside the coldest town

We waited all night and I'm still falling
I didn't sleep a wink but while the radio played
I was day dreaming of what might have been
While the cold night air was freezing
The coldest night the coldest day of the year
The coldest night the coldest day of the year
The coldest night
Day