One Better Day
Madness
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Arlington house, address: no fixed abode An old man in a three-piece suit sits in the road He stares across the water, he sees right through the lock But on and up like outstretched hands His mumbled words, his fumbled words, mock Further down, a photo booth, a million plastic bags And an old woman filling out a million baggage tags But when she gets thrown out, three bags at a time She spies the old chap in the road to share her bags with She has bags of time Surrounded by his past, on a short white line He sits while cars pass either side, takes his time Trying to remember one better day A while ago when people stopped to hear him say Walking round you sometimes hear the sunshine Beating down in time with the rhythm of your shoes Now she has walked enough through rainy town She rests her bag against his and sits down She's trying to remember one better day A while ago when people stopped to hear her say Walking round you sometimes hear the sunshine Beating down in time with the rhythm of your shoes Walking round you sometimes hear the sunshine Beating down in time with the rhythm of your shoes The feeling of arriving when you've nothing left to lose Walking round you sometimes hear the sunshine Beating down in time with the rhythm of your shoes The feeling of arriving when you've nothing left to lose
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Written by: Cathal Joseph Smyth, Christopher John Foreman, Daniel Mark Woodgate, Graham Mcpherson, Lee Jay Thompson, Mark Bedford, Mark William Bedford, Michael Barson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Band History"One Better Day" is performed by the English ska band, Madness, which is known for their combination of pop, reggae, and punk rock influences.
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Album InfoThe song is part of the band's 1984 album "Keep Moving", which was the fifth studio album released by Madness.
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Chart Performance"One Better Day" reached number 18 in the UK Singles Chart, showing the band's continued popularity.
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Music Video DetailsThe music video for this song was shot in the east end of London in a then derelict area called Spitalfields Market.
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Song ThemeThis sentimental ballad represents homelessness, a significant departure from the band’s typical lighter, more comedic songs.
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Line-Up Changes"One Better Day" was one of the last songs featuring Madness original keyboardist Mike Barson before he left the band for personal reasons.
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Album ReceptionDespite having a more somber tone, the "Keep Moving" album received mostly positive reviews and was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry.
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Live Performances"One Better Day" has been featured in many of the band's live performances, becoming a fan favorite over the years.
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Song InterpretationThe song, despite its upbeat tempo, showcases the struggles faced by homeless people and portrays a social message.
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Band's LegacyThis song helps reinforce Madness’s enduring popularity. Even today, the band's songs, including "One Better Day", are often used in British media for various projects, increasing their longevity in popular culture.
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Band's InfluenceMadness's diverse styles, as showcased in "One Better Day", have influenced a number of later British bands, including the likes of Blur and Oasis.
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