Lively Arts
The Damned
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i'm gonna stay in bed all day i'm not gonna hear a word you say it's gonna be a life of style for me electric blankets,pillows,fire,and tv chorus : take a look outside those lively arts are on the slide and culture's just a bore when you're angry, young and poor but if i got my way those idle rich would pay when the discussion starts on the lively arts i'm gonna be a lazy slob stuff the folks and sod the job and tell the foreman that i'm ill and in a week i'll be here still yes i will repeat chorus
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN MILLAR, DAVID VANIAN, PAUL GRAY, RAYMOND IAN BURNS
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Lively Arts" is a single from the British rock band The Damned, known for its contribution to the gothic rock genre and their constant evolution of musical style.
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Album DetailsThe song is a part of their fourth studio album called "The Black Album" which was released in November 1980.
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Song OriginOne theory is that "Lively Arts" reflects the band's growing dissatisfaction with their music label, and the pressures they faced to produce commercially successful hits.
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Unique SoundThe song is a mix of punk rock and gothic rock, marking a departure from The Damned's earlier, raw punk sound.
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Album Success"The Black Album" reached number 29 in the UK Album Chart, making it one of The Damned's most successful releases.
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Influential BandBands such as The Offspring and Green Day have cited The Damned as a significant influence in their music, giving songs like "Lively Arts" a lasting legacy in the punk and goth rock genres.
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics are heavily satirical, critiquing the band's relationship with the media and society's obsession with popular culture and entertainment -- hence the title "Lively Arts."
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Essential PersonnelThe song features Dave Vanian on vocals, Captain Sensible on guitar, Rat Scabies on drums, and Paul Gray on bass.
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Song Duration"Lively Arts" has a duration of 2 minutes and 59 seconds, which is relatively standard for the punk rock genre.
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The Damned LegacyDespite undergoing several lineup changes, breakups, and reunions, The Damned continues to tour and record new music, keeping songs like "Lively Arts" alive for new generations of fans.
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