Closed for Business

Mansun

About Closed for Business

"Closed for Business" is a song by Englsh rock band Mansun. It was released as the lead song on Seven EP in 1997 and became their second top ten hit on the UK Singles Chart.


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1998
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Roll on up and queue in line
All you need is here
Absurdity in what you see
Can't match the state you're in

[Chorus]
All things are flawed to me
Stick with the things that you know
Buy what you want from me
Hope was the one thing I sold

Say what you can't say, I'll never know
Don't want to know, what you really sold
Say what you can't say, I'll never know
Don't want to know, what you really sold
It's been a bad day
Closed for business, I'm going home

Tasteless gas that comes in cans
Why should I be stoned
For selling things to heal your sins
And make your sorrows go

[Chorus]

Say what you can't say, I'll never know
Don't want to know, what you really sold
Say what you can't say, I'll never know
Don't want to know, what you really sold

Say what you can't say, what you really sold [Repeat: x4]

It's been a bad day
Closed for business, I'm going home

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Mansun

Mansun were an English alternative rock band formed in Chester in 1995. The band comprised vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Draper, bassist Stove King, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dominic Chad, and drummer Andie Rathbone. more »

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Written by: PAUL EDWARD DRAPER

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12 facts about this song

Album History
"Closed for Business" is a song by the British alternative rock band Mansun.
Release
The song was released as the fifth single from the band's debut album, "Attack of the Grey Lantern," in 1997.
Songwriting
Paul Draper, the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Mansun, wrote "Closed for Business."
Chart Performance
It reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart, making it Mansun's third single to reach the top ten in the UK.
B-Sides
This release from Mansun also included three B-Side tracks titled "Dark Mavis (Acoustic)", "Ski Jump Nose (Acoustic)" and "Take It Easy, Chicken."
Music Video
The music video for "Closed for Business" was directed by Mike Lipscombe, who has also directed videos for various highly successful artists like TV on the Radio and Keith Richards.
Reception
British music magazine, NME, gave the track a positive review, describing it as a "bewitching song."
Band's Evolution
The thematic depth and complexity of "Closed for Business" were seen by many as an indication of the band's evolving musical style and maturation as artists.
Album Success
The album "Attack of the Grey Lantern," which includes "Closed for Business," was a commercial success. It topped the UK Albums Chart and was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Live Performances
"Closed for Business" was regularly performed at the shows during Mansun's tour promoting "Attack of the Grey Lantern."
Lyrics Theme
The song lyrics reflect an introspective theme, favoring melancholy and introspective lyrics over traditional rock clichés.
Mansun's Career
While the band was only active for around a decade, from 1995 to 2003, they left a significant mark on British alternative rock with hits like "Closed for Business."

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