Yesterday's Men
Madness
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An insolent speck of youth Being taken for a walk So tightly by the ear That he can hardly talk Yesterday's men hang to today To sing in the old fashioned way It must get better in the long run Has to get better in the long run A metropolitan marathon Has been held today But who you need to catch Will be coming the other way Yesterday's men hang to today To sing in any old way It must get better in the long run Has to get better in the long run Because when you're told to start How far can you go When your race is won And you already know Because when you're told to stop How far will you go When your race is run And you already know Yesterday's men hang to today To sing in any old way It must get better in the long run Has to get better in the long run Will it get better in the long run Will we be here in the long run Yesterday's men hang to today To sing in any old way It must get better in the long run Has to get better in the long run Will it get better in the long run Will we be here in the long run Do do do do do do hang on In the long run
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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
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Yesterday's Men" by Madness is a song belonging to the ska genre. Ska is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and was a precursor to rocksteady and reggae.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as a single in 1985 and reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart, making it a reasonable commercial success for the band.
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Album Appearance"Yesterday's Men" is part of the band's 1985 album "Mad Not Mad". The album marked a departure from the band's earlier sound, with a more mature and sophisticated approach to songwriting and production.
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Band's LineupDuring the recording of "Yesterday's Men", the band was composed of Graham McPherson (Suggs), Mike Barson, Chris Foreman, Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson, Dan Woodgate, and Carl Smyth.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Yesterday's Men" has a significant historical setting and features the band members dressed as Victorian-era gentlemen.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics reflect a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, possibly pointing towards the band's feelings about their own career and the transitory nature of fame.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released in 1986 in a slightly remixed and edited form. The re-released version included a new introduction, as well as some changes to the song's structure and arrangement.
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ReceptionCritics have praised "Yesterday's Men" for its lyrical depth and emotional resonance, labeling it as one of Madness's more underrated tracks.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of their biggest hits, "Yesterday's Men" has remained a staple in Madness's live performances.
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Song's MessageWith phrases such as "splendid isolation" and "time has made us strangers", the song seems to send a sad message about growing apart and the passing of time affecting relationships and personal growth.
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