Madness (Is All in the Mind)
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 are 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 others in bottles And others in degenerate ways But I don't care much for the question Madness is all in the mind
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Written by: CATHAL JOSEPH SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER FOREMAN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON
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10 facts about this song
Band Fact"Madness (Is All in the Mind)" is a song by the British ska band Madness. The band was associated with the 2-tone ska revival.
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Song ThemeThe song was written by Madness's drummer Daniel Woodgate and presents an analysis of the human condition, particularly focusing on the concept of insanity.
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Album FactThe song was released on the band's fourth studio album, "The Rise & Fall," in 1982.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the popularity of other songs on the album, "Madness (Is All in the Mind)" did not chart independently.
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Lyrical ContentThe song features lyrics that talk about the subjective nature of madness and how other people's perspectives can influence our own perception of reality.
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Signature Sound"Madness (Is All in the Mind)" continues the band's signature ska-reggae sound, using brass, bass, and rhythm guitar.
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Vocalist VarianceUnlike most other Madness songs where Suggs, aka Graham McPherson, is the lead vocalist, Chas Smash, real name Cathal Smyth, sings the lead in "Madness (Is All in the Mind)."
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InfluencesAs with many Madness songs, "Madness (Is All in the Mind)" was influenced by the band's appreciation for a wide range of music, including pop, rock, reggae, ska, and even jazz.
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Critical ReceptionThough not as recognized as some of Madness's other hits, the song has been praised for its catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Notable PerformanceThough not a regular feature in their setlist, Madness included "Madness (Is All in the Mind)" in their performance at the 2009 Glastonbury Festival.
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