Chaos UK is a hardcore punk band formed in 1979 near Bristol. Consisting of… Read Full Bio ↴Chaos UK is a hardcore punk band formed in 1979 near Bristol. Consisting of Simon on vocals, Andy on guitar, Kaos on bass, and Potts on drums (although the band has been through many different line-ups over the years with Kaos as the only consistent member). Their lyrics deal with topics such as unemployment, economic recession, drinking, infanticide, distrust of government, the police, and authority in general.

After what can be described as the first or classical period, in which the band released two 7inch EP's (1982), contributed to the 'Punk and Disorderly' (1982), 'Riotous Assembly' (1982) and UK/DK (1983) LP/Video samplers and released a self titled LP (1983) Kaos remained the only member.

The second LP, titled 'Short Sharp Shock' (1984), and the 'Radioactive' (1986) split LP which introduced Extreme Noise Terror to the world on Earache Records saw Mower on vocals, Gabba on guitar and Chuck on drums. This line up is considered the most hard-hitting and most productive and remained more or less unchanged until the late eighties/early nineties, with first Chuck and later Mower leaving. Gabba and Kaos/Chaos (now on vocals) remained at the core of the band.

In their more than 20-year career Chaos UK toured the world (including several Japanese tours, the first of which produced the Live in Japan album) played with bands such as Napalm Death, Extreme Noise Terror, Oi Polloi, The Exploited, Swingin' Utters, Misery, and many others. They also released over 20 LPs, EPs, singles, splits, and live albums.

They split up in 2007, the members moving on to other projects, like A.D. Rice and the Wazzucks, FUK and Sick on the bus. They are still living in Bristol drinking cider, a favorite subject of several songs throughout the band's history.

Indecisión
Chaos UK Lyrics

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Can't think what to think
Can't think what to say
Can't seem to live my life
From now or day to day
No, yes:.etc.
Now I'm going mad
At all the fun I've had
It's all going wrong

Me, I don't belong
Crippled by my mind
For something I can't find
Something I can't be
Is it really me?
One day I'll pull through
I'll come back to you
And what will I say

Then what will I say?
Yes, yes, yes, yes: yes!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Indecision" by Chaos UK express the confusion and uncertainty of the singer's life. They can't seem to find a direction for themselves and can't make decisions about what to think, say, or do. The repetitive use of "no, yes" reinforces the feeling of indecisiveness and the wavering back and forth between different options. The singer feels like they are losing their mind, and they feel like they don't belong in their own life.

The singer expresses feeling crippled by their own mind and unable to find what they are looking for. They question whether the person they are is really who they want to be. The lyrics suggest that the singer has had some fun in their life, but that everything is now going wrong. They desire to pull through these feelings and return to their previous self, but are unsure of what they would even say when they return.

This song speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost and uncertain, and not knowing which path to take. The repetition of the indecision theme and the "no, yes" reinforces the feeling of frustration in trying to choose a direction.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't think what to think
I'm feeling confused and unable to form a concrete thought or opinion.

Can't think what to say
I'm struggling to speak and articulate myself effectively.

Can't seem to live my life
I'm feeling directionless and lost, unable to find purpose in my day-to-day existence.

From now or day to day
I'm unable to plan or look ahead, struggling with basic decisions and actions that others take for granted.

No, yes:.etc.
I'm stuck in a cycle of indecision, unable to commit to any one choice or path.

Now I'm going mad
I'm feeling overwhelmed and on the brink of a mental breakdown.

At all the fun I've had
I'm struggling with guilt and confusion over past experiences and actions that no longer bring me joy or fulfillment.

It's all going wrong
I'm spiraling out of control, unable to find stability or a sense of control.

Me, I don't belong
I'm feeling alienated and disconnected from others.

Crippled by my mind
My negative thoughts and emotions are paralyzing me, preventing me from taking action or making progress.

For something I can't find
I'm searching for answers and meaning, but coming up empty-handed.

Something I can't be
I'm struggling with self-doubt and feeling like I can't live up to expectations.

Is it really me?
I'm questioning my identity and whether I truly know who I am.

One day I'll pull through
I'm holding onto hope that things will get better.

I'll come back to you
I hope to find support and connection with others who care about me.

And what will I say
I'm uncertain what the future holds, and what I'll be able to communicate to those who are waiting for me.

Then what will I say?
I'm grappling with uncertainty and the unknown, unsure of what lies ahead.

Yes, yes, yes, yes: yes!
I'm repeating the word "yes" as a way of forcing myself to believe that everything will be okay, despite my doubts and fears.

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