Lovestruck

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About Lovestruck

"Lovestruck" is a song by the band Madness. The release marked the first time they had put out original material for over ten years, and signified their return to music. The song was the lead single from their 1999 album Wonderful, and was heavily promoted. The song peaked at number ten in the UK Singles Chart, which was the first time a new Madness single had hit the top ten since the 1983 release "The Sun and the Rain". It also charted in Iceland, making it to number 36 on the Íslenski Listinn Topp 40.  


Year:
1997
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I've never seen you look like this without a reason
Another promise fallen through
Another season passes by you
I never took the smile away from anybody's face
And that's a desperate way to look
For someone who is still a child

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive, here we go

I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in a desert
But I can live and breathe
And see the sun in wintertime

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive

So take that look out of here it doesn't fit you
Because it's happened doesn't mean you've been discarded
Pull up your head off the floor, come up screaming
Cry out for everything you ever might have wanted
I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered, see ya
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in a desert
But I can live and breathe
And see the sun in wintertime

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive
Ha, ha

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive

In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive

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Madness

Madness are an English ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976. One of the most prominent bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s 2 Tone ska revival, they continue to perform with their most recognised line-up of seven members. more »

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Written by: Cathal Joseph Smyth, Christopher John Foreman, Daniel Mark Woodgate, Graham Mcpherson, Lee Jay Thompson, Mark William Bedford, Michael Barson

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Band Composition
"Lovestruck" was performed by Madness, a popular British ska band from Camden Town, London, England.
Album Information
"Lovestruck" comes from their album "Wonderful," which was released in 1999. This album marked Madness's comeback to the music industry after six years of inactivity.
Chart Performance
As a pop single, "Lovestruck" peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the chart for nine weeks, making it a significant commercial success for Madness.
Song Theme
"Lovestruck" is about experiencing a love so intense that it feels like being drunk. It explores the giddy, euphoric, and sometimes foolish acts people might commit when they fall deeply in love.
Music Video
The music video of "Lovestruck" features band members in a pub, singing and dancing along to the tune of the song. This was directed by famous British director, Adrian Edmondson.
Return of the Band
"Lovestruck" marked as Madness' return to the music industry after a lengthy hiatus. It evoked the band's sound and energy from their early years, showing a revival of the band's signature style.
Cultural Impact
"Lovestruck" is often played in British pubs and has become something of an anthem for the public house culture.
Critical Reception
Music critics often hail "Lovestruck" as a quintessential Madness song, recognising its trademark blend of ska, pop, and punk, and praising its catchy, sing-along chorus.
Live Performances
"Lovestruck" has been performed numerous times during Madness's concerts and live tours, often getting the crowd on their feet and singing along.
Song Writing
The song was written by band members Mike Barson and Chris Foreman, showing the joining of creative forces from within the band.

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