Cardiac Arrest
Madness
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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.
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Written by: CATHAL SMYTH, 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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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Cardiac Arrest" by Madness was released on February 5, 1982.
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AlbumThe song is a part of the album "7", which is the third album by the British ska/pop band.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Cardiac Arrest" peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThis track is typically classed under the genres of ska and pop.
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Song LengthThe duration of "Cardiac Arrest" is about 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
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SongwritersThe songwriters for "Cardiac Arrest" are Chris Foreman and Cathal Smyth.
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Theme"Cardiac Arrest" tells a narrative about the stresses of modern life leading to a literal heart attack, hence the title.
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B-Side TrackIt's B-side track is called "In The City."
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ReceptionAlthough a successful release, "Cardiac Arrest" was controversial due to its dark and grim themes.
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Band MembersThe members of Madness at the time of release were Graham McPherson, Mike Barson, Chris Foreman, Lee Thompson, Daniel Woodgate, Mark Bedford, and Cathal Smyth.
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VideoThe music video for "Cardiac Arrest" was set in a typical London working environment, aligning with the theme of stress and pressure in the lyrics.
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End of Chart Topping Era"Cardiac Arrest" marked the end of Madness's initial run of top 20 hits on the UK charts.
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Unique SoundIncorporating sounds like a honking, blaring horn in the song, it aimed to mimic the congested traffic of London streets, driving home the point of urban pressure.
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Repetitive WordsThe song uses the word 'nonsense' 10 times adding to the repetitive, grinding feel that reflects the theme of stressful urban life
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Withdrawal from BBCInteresting to note, the song was withdrawn from Top of the Pops on BBC due to its potentially depressing subject matter.
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