Michael Caine
Madness
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(I am Michael Caine) He's walking where I'm afraid I don't know I see the firemen jumping from the windows There's panic and I hear somebody scream (aaaah) He picks up useless paper And puts it in my pocket I'm trying very hard to keep my fingers clean I can't remember tell me what's his name (My name is Michael Caine) And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep at home And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep The sun is laughing its another broken morning I see a shadow and call out to try and warn him He didn't seem to hear Just turned away The quiet fellow follows and points his fingers Straight at you He had to sacrifice his pride yes throw it all away (I am Michael Caine) And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep at home And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep His days are numbered he walks round and round in circles There is no place he can ever call his own He seems to jump at the sound of the phone Staring out the window there's nothing he can now do All he wanted was to remain sane He can't remember his own name (My name is Michael Caine) And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep at home And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep And all I wanted was a word or photograph And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep at home And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep And all I wanted was a word or photograph And all I wanted was a word or photograph to keep
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Written by: CATHAL SMYTH, CATHAL JOSEPH SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL WOODGATE, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON
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11 facts about this song
Release Category"Michael Caine" was released as a single on February 03, 1984 by Madness, an English ska band from Camden Town, London.
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Album ClassificationThe song is the third and final single from the band's fifth studio album titled "Keep Moving."
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Lyrical ThemeThe song is named after famous British actor Michael Caine, known best for his roles in films like "The Italian Job" and "The Dark Knight" series.
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Unique InclusionMichael Caine himself features on the song, speaking the line "My name is Michael Caine."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major success, reaching no. 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Genre Profile“Michael Caine” moves away from Madness’s typical ska-pop sound, incorporating more elements of synthpop and new wave genres.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song pays homage to several of Caine's films, and features band member Suggs attempting to "act" like Michael Caine.
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Inspiration EmphasisThe song was reportedly inspired by the tense political environment in the UK in the early 1980s, particularly under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
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Writing Credits"Michael Caine" was co-written by Madness band members Carl Smyth and Daniel Woodgate.
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Later UsageThe spoken line by Michael Caine was sampled in the intro of "And We Danced" by The Hooters on their Nervous Night album and also in The Filmscore Orchestra's “Theme From Harry's Game/The Ipcress File.”
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Interesting FactIt's reported that Michael Caine was initially hesitant to contribute to the song given its political undertones but agreed after his daughter, who was a Madness fan, convinced him.
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