Self released by the band on their fictional Sci … Read Full Bio ↴Written by Paul Draper
Self released by the band on their fictional Sci Fi Hi Fi Recordings imprint. The band are credited as Manson.
Released September 1995.
Remixed and rerecorded with Mark 'Spike' Stent and released as a single (Two EP) in June 1996. This recording appears on the US edition of Attack of the Grey Lantern in place of "Stripper Vicar".
A nine minute live performance on the song appears as a b-side to Negative (Ten EP) in October 1998.
Take It Easy Chicken
Mansun Lyrics
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It's slashing down We are drowned
Star is here Drinking beer
Star is scrawled On my wall
C.I.D. They follow me
I kidnap Star In my car
A T.V.R. We'll drive to Prague
And stop at Mars And we'll be
We'll drive to Las Vegas for the day
We want to sit in the sun
And Take It Easy Take It Easy
Yeah, Mam's got cake
Belly ache Feeling sick
Through Kuwait Stole a tank
Drove to France Star's amazed
In a trance M53 Hit a tree
Crashed my car I killed Star
Stowaway On a ship
Dodge the pigs What a trip
Taking Star to L.A.
We'll drive to Las Vegas for the day
We want to sit in the sun
And Take It Easy Take It Easy
Take It Easy, yeah, yeah, yeah
Take It Easy Take It Easy, yeah, yeah, yeah
Take It Easy, yeah
The lyrics of Mansun's "Take It Easy Chicken" can be seen as a tale of reckless youth in rebellion against the mundane life in England. The singer of the song begins by expressing his discontent with England, saying he's "sick of this England's sh**." He then proceeds to kidnap a girl named Star in his car, with the police (C.I.D) tailing him. The two drive to Prague in a T.V.R, and stop at Mars along the way. They plan to eventually take Star to L.A, driving to Las Vegas for a day in the sun, where they hope to "take it easy."
The second verse continues the story with the singer's mother having baked a cake which makes him feel sick, and he embarks on a journey to France, stealing a tank along the way. Star is amazed and in a trance as they drive on the M53 and hit a tree, causing the car to crash and killing Star. The singer then becomes a stowaway on a ship, dodging the police in a "trip" that he describes as being "what a trip". The chorus repeats the desire to "take it easy” as the singer seems to be dreaming of a life of freedom, sunny skies, and adventure.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, from a humorous and exaggerated depiction of youth rebellion to an allegory for the vicissitudes of life. However, the chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Take It Easy" may be seen to suggest that this tumultuous journey was an attempt to escape the pressures of life and simply relax.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm sick of this England's sh**
The singer is tired of the current state of affairs in England
It's slashing down We are drowned
It is raining heavily, and they are feeling trapped and beaten by the weather
Star is here Drinking beer
Star, a celebrity, is present and enjoying a cold beer
Star is scrawled On my wall
The artist has graffiti of the celebrity on their wall
C.I.D. They follow me
The Criminal Investigation Department is following the artist, possibly because of their celebrity stalking behavior
I kidnap Star In my car
The singer has taken Star against their will in their car
A T.V.R. We'll drive to Prague And stop at Mars And we'll be
The singer plans to take a road trip with Star in a T.V.R. to Prague and stopped at Mars, likely as a metaphor for experiencing something extraordinary
Taking Star to L.A. We'll drive to Las Vegas for the day We want to sit in the sun And Take It Easy Take It Easy
The artist plans to take Star to Los Angeles, then for a day trip to Las Vegas to relax
Yeah, Mam's got cake Belly ache Feeling sick
The artist mentions they or someone else is experiencing indigestion after eating cake made by Mam
Through Kuwait Stole a tank Drove to France Star's amazed In a trance M53 Hit a tree Crashed my car I killed Star Stowaway On a ship Dodge the pigs What a trip
The artist describes wild and dangerous events on their journey, culminating in the accidental death of Star and their own escape as a stowaway on a ship while evading authorities
Taking Star to L.A. We'll drive to Las Vegas for the day We want to sit in the sun And Take It Easy Take It Easy
Reiterating the plan to take Star to L.A. and Las Vegas before enjoying a relaxing day in the sun
Take It Easy, yeah, yeah, yeah Take It Easy Take It Easy, yeah, yeah, yeah Take It Easy, yeah
The chorus repeats the idea of taking it easy and emphasizing relaxation
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Written by: PAUL EDWARD DRAPER
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Mansun - Take It Easy, Chicken
Yeah, I'm sick of this
England's shit
It's slashing down
We are drowned
Star is here
Drinking beer
Star is scrawled
On my wall
C.I.D.
They follow me
I kidnap Star
In my car
A T.V.R.
We'll drive to Prague
And stop at Mars
And we'll be
Taking Star to L.A.
We'll drive to Vegas for the day
We want to sit in the sun
And take it easy
Take it easy
Yeah, Mam's got cake
Belly ache
Feeling sick
Through Kuwait
Stole a tank
Drove to France
Star's amazed
In a trance
M53
Hit a tree
Crashed my car
I killed Star
Stowaway
On a ship
Dodge the pigs
What a trip
Taking Star to L.A.
We'll drive to Vegas for the day
We want to sit in the sun
And take it easy
Take it easy
@duketranslucent3rd
There isn't a day I don't miss Mansun. My favourite band of all time, with such creative ability behind their jovial facade, and with one of the best male singers of all time in Paul. Six is just a masterpiece.
@jackjude
jovial?
@holmanator79
Going on a massive Mansun nostalgia trip at the moment. Great times. Remember them and this song at Reading 99 - brilliant band
@Nyctophora
That riff will never not be great.
@goodsirknight
need it at least once a week
@Unedited2022
Ah the song that brings back GT2 memories ❤. 90s were the best years.
@clairejyaxley
One of the best live bands of the 90s! This track live was fantastic! On top of that, the nicest of people! Please refoem and tour guys!
@TheRealVettahead
THI live band imho.... saw everytone back then and these just bley mu tiny mind again and again.
@tahirali4578
This song has aged better than most of the songs from the mid-90s. I still listen to it as much as I did back then. In fact, this and Flourella are both played when I am at the gym.
@SourSoul
Flourella is classic! <3