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Fun Music Information -> Madness

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This is the most recent information about Madness that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Madness, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).

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Jokes:

I see Suggs is now campaigning for human rights...
It's Madness gone Politically Correct I tell you!

Submitted by: Kics

Q: What's the first sign of madness?
A: Suggs walking up your driveway.

Submitted by: LucidLupin LeeBee

Band Name Origins:

They took this name from a classic Prince Buster song. Submitted by: Bobo

Music Performer Nicknames:

Known informally as: The Nutty Boys. Submitted by: Todd W. Zimmerman

Vainity Songs:

Song Name	Comments & Submitter Name
"Madness (Is All In The Mind)"	From their 1983 album 'The Rise And Fall.' It should not be confused with another song of theirs, simply titled "Madness", from their 1979 debut. - nally
"Madness"	Yes, the group best known for "Our House" and "One Step Beyond" also had a self titled song. This one was from their 1979 debut album. It should not be confused with "Madness (Is All In The Mind)", a later track of theirs. - nally

Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:

Song Name	Comments & Submitter Name
"Shut Up!"	Now pass the blame and don't blame me Just close your eyes and count to three (One two three) Then I'll be gone and you'll forget The broken window, t.v. set - Ashley Martin
"Cardiac Arrest"	Between '79 and '83 Madness had 15 top 10 hits. Cardiac Arrest was one of only two singles during that period not to get in the top 10. (The other being The Prince). - Nick Brown

New Song Names:

Original Song Name	New Song Name	Submitter Name
"Small Mouse"	"Our House"	John C
"Outhouse"	"Our House"	Elle

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name	Song & Band Name
"I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)," Genesis	"Baggy Trousers," Madness
"Where's The Party?," Madonna	"Our House," Madness
"Where It's At," Beck	"Our House," Madness
"One Step Up," Bruce Springsteen	"One Step Beyond," Madness
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"Hose Of Fun" originally "House Of Fun"

Angelica Monaghan

"I Must Be Love" originally "It Must Be Love"

Thinking oneself the very embodiment of love

Doug Wells

"Our Hose" originally "Our House"

Kirsten Abercrombie

"Wigs Of A Dove" originally "Wings Of A Dove"

Quark

Add a Letter to a Song Title:

"Sour House" originally "Our House"

Bluestar

"It Must Be Loved" originally "It Must Be Love"

Especially if it is a living thing.

Serafina

"House Of Funk" originally "House Of Fun"

Taylor Dadsen

"Dour House" originally "Our House"

Candy Welty

"Your House" originally "Our House"

Surprised this one wasn't up here yet

Captain Irk

There are additional Madness song titles with a letter added available.

Change a Letter:

"Our Louse" originally "Our House"

Candy Welty

"Our Douse" originally "Our House"

Candy Welty

"Our Mouse" originally "Our House"

I'm surprised this wasn't here already!

mandylee

"House Of Fur" originally "House Of Fun"

Wanda Ruppendown

"House Of Nun" originally "House Of Fun"

That would be an abbey.

Quark

There are additional Madness song titles with a letter changed available.

Song Parody Lyrics:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"Our House"	"Our Boat"	Susanna Viljanen
"Our House"	"Loud House (in the Middle of the Dump)"	Cactus Impersonator
"House of Fun"	"House of Trump"	Maximus Buttcrack
"Our House"	"My Mouse"	Robert D. Arndt Jr.
"Our House"	"Loud House"	mouselover
"Our House"	"Loud House"	PikaJoe
"Our House"	"Old House"	Glen Ashbury
"It Must Be Love"	"My Shoes Are Snug"	Blaydeman
"Our House"	"GET OUT!"	Abbott Skelding
"House Of Fun"	"House Of Buns"	Agrimorfee
There are additional Madness song parodies available.

Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

Song Name	Product	Submittor
Yesterday's Men	Old Folks Home	Beef Wang, BobyBird's Trusty Boxer Dog! :0P
Baggy Trousers	Drop-downs	Beef Wang, BobyBird's Trusty Boxer Dog!
Cardiac Arrest	'Something's Gotta Give' Movie Promo	pickle*
Our House	Nationwide Building Society	Rappa
Our House	Real Estate Companies	pengwin1225

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name	Company/Organization	Submittor
Embarrassment	The White House	DJ
Embarrassment	Teenage Pregnancy Helpline	Rosie
Baggy Trousers	School	ClarinetMad
Our House	Homeless shelter	Drewzi

Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

First Band/Song Name	Second Band/Song Name	New Song Name	Submittor
How Can I Keep From Singing? Enya	Michael Caine Madness	How Can I Keep Michael Caine From Singing? Maybe try asking him not to first!	Jacynthia Maries
Love Is All Around The Troggs	Our House Madness	Love Is All Around Our House	Jacynthia Maries
I Think I'm In Love With You Jessica Simpson	Michael Caine Madness	I Think I'm In Love With You, Michael Caine I just can't keep it a secret anymore ...	Jacynthia Maries
1, 2 Step Ciara	One Step Beyond Madness	1, 2 Steps Beyond	Kyla
There are additional Madness duets that haven't been done yet available.

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:

March Madness

Little Peggy March combined with Madness

Submitted By: Candy Welty

Madonnaness

Madness combined with Madonna

Submitted By: Edward

Madness Lads

Madness combined with The Mad Lads

Submitted By: Candy Welty

Misheard Lyrics:

"Our House" Misheard Lyrics: Bar house in the middle of our seat Original Lyrics: Our house in the middle of our street	"Driving in Your Car" Misheard Lyrics: It says Maurice at your door Original Lyrics: It says Morris on the door
"Baggy Trousers" Misheard Lyrics: Nerdy girls in 50 schools Original Lyrics: Naughty girls in nasty schools	"It Must Be Love" Misheard Lyrics: To take her boobs away or To take my booze away or To take my books away Original Lyrics: To take my blues away
There are additional Madness misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Stories:

"Shame & Scandal"

Misheard Lyrics:

Oh, mystery

Original Lyrics:

Oh, misery

Story about this misheard lyric by: Cody Finke

Again, why we confuse "misery" with "mystery", and vice versa.

There are additional Madness misheard stories available.

Funniest Song Lyrics:

"Our House" The Funny Lyrics: We would have such a very good time, such a fine time, Such a happy time Why They're Funny: The way they say the word 'Happy' is so great! Also the way it's always 'something' time! Love this song! Submitted by: Adriana	"Our House" The Funny Lyrics: Our house, in the middle of our street Why They're Funny: What the...? Why would a house be in the middle of a street? What, do cars come swerving round it? Or is it on an island? If so, then that would probably make sense! Submitted by: Ripp
There are additional Madness Funny lyrics available.

Repetitive Song Lyrics:

"Our House"

The Repetitive Lyrics:

Our house in the middle of the street

Why They're Repetitive:

Repeats ad nauseum.

Submitted by: Aaron Brassner

Nonsensical Song Lyrics:

"Our House"

The Nonsensical Lyrics:

The kids are playing up downstairs

Why They're Nonsensical:

This may seem nonsensical at first glance (because of the words "up" and "downstairs" together), but it isn't nonsensical in British English. When children 'play up', they are misbehaving. So when the kids are playing up downstairs, it just means they are misbehaving downstairs.

Submitted by: Celeste

Misrhymed Song Lyrics:

"Our House"

The Misrhymed Lyrics:

Father wears his Sunday best,
Mother's tired, she needs a rest,
The kids are playing up downstairs.
Sister's sighing in her sleep,
Brother's got a date to keep,
He can't hang around.

Why They're Misrhymed:

"Downstairs" and "around" don't rhyme.

Submitted by: Katy

"Our House"

The Misrhymed Lyrics:

We would have such a very good time, such a fine time,
Such a happy time.

Why They're Misrhymed:

He rhymes "time" with itself in 2 lines.

Submitted by: Katy

Inappropriate Song Lyrics:

"House Of Fun"

The Inappropriate Lyrics:

Welcome to the lion's den

Why They're Inappropriate:

What has the lion's den got to do with this song?

Submitted by: sonikal

"Our House"

The Inappropriate Lyrics:

Our house, that was where we used to sleep.

Why They're Inappropriate:

The entire rest of the song is sung in the present tense, going on and on about the house they currently live in and the other family members who live there. Then at the end, it becomes the house 'where we used to sleep'. All of a sudden, they moved out?

Submitted by: Michael S.

Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:

"Driving in My Car" The Lyrics: I've been driving in my car It's not quite a Jaguar It says Morris on the door The G.P.O. owned it before Product Brand Name: 2 car makes: Jaguar & Morris Submitted by: Andy Primus	"Sugar & Spice" The Lyrics: We bought a flat in Golders Green A second hand fridge and washing machine You found a job in Marks & Spencers Filling shelves, sure it was pretty senseless Product Brand Name: Marks & Spencers - a UK department store Submitted by: Tania WYEP
There are additional Madness product lyrics available.