Madness
One Step Beyond Lyrics


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Madness, madness, they call it madness
Madness, madness, they call it madness
It is plain to see, that is what they mean to me
Madness, madness I call it gladness

Madness, madness, they call it madness
Madness, madness, they call it madness
I'm about to explain, that someone is using his brain
Madness, madness, they call it gladness

Propaganda ministers
Propaganda ministers
I've got a aim in view
I'm gonna walk all over you

'Cause madness, madness I call it gladness
But if this is madness
Man, I know I'm filled with gladness
It's gonna be rougher, it's gonna be tougher
And I won't be the one who's gonna suffer




Oh, no, I won't be the one who's gonna suffer
You are gonna be the one?

Overall Meaning

The song "Madness" by One Step Beyond is a delightfully upbeat and catchy tune that explores the concept of madness - or perhaps more accurately, people's perceptions of madness. The repetition of the phrase "Madness, madness, they call it madness" sets the tone for the song, as lead singer Suggs gleefully proclaims that what others might see as madness is actually gladness to him. In fact, he seems to revel in the idea of being a little bit crazy, insisting that he's the one filled with gladness even as he acknowledges that others might suffer for it.


The second verse takes a slightly darker turn, with Suggs referencing "propaganda ministers" and declaring that he's "got an aim in view" - though it's not entirely clear what that aim might be. The bridge is a bit of a non sequitur, with Suggs insisting that things are going to be "rougher" and "tougher," but that he won't be the one who suffers. It's a bit of a confusing moment, but it adds to the overall sense of jollity and whimsy that permeates the entire song.


Taken as a whole, "Madness" is a celebration of individuality and not being afraid to have a little fun, even if it means others might look at you like you're a bit mad. The song's upbeat ska-influenced sound and Suggs' infectious delivery make it an instantly recognisable classic, and it's not hard to see why it's endured as a beloved tune for so many years.


Line by Line Meaning

Madness, madness, they call it madness
The world refers to behavior that is seen as irrational as madness


Madness, madness I call it gladness
The singer sees madness as a source of happiness


It is plain to see, that is what they mean to me
The singer acknowledges that the world considers madness to be a clear sign of insanity


I'm about to explain, that someone is using his brain
The singer will elaborate on how someone is using their mind


Propaganda ministers
The singer is addressing those who spread biased or misleading information


I've got a aim in view
The singer has a clear goal to achieve


I'm gonna walk all over you
The singer will overcome and dominate their opponents


But if this is madness
The singer wonders if their own enjoyment of madness may actually be madness


Man, I know I'm filled with gladness
The singer is confident that their happiness is genuine


It's gonna be rougher, it's gonna be tougher
The singer prepares for the challenges ahead


And I won't be the one who's gonna suffer
The singer is optimistic and believes that they will not be the one to suffer the consequences of their actions


Oh, no, I won't be the one who's gonna suffer
The singer repeats their conviction that they will not be negatively affected


You are gonna be the one?
The singer rhetorically asks their opponent if they will be the one to face consequences




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARECE BENJAMIN RICHARDS

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@marvinc999

+alwaysengines

"How can you not love this band?!"

Answer: by being -

a) Tone Deaf AND,

b) Bloody Boring AND,

c) Totally Out of Love with Life AND,

d) Foreign.

Apart from that, I have no idea.................................



@anandaroman3301

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So if you've come in off the street
And you're beginning to feel the heat
Well, listen buster
You better start to move your feet
To the rockinest, rock-steady beat
Of madness

One step beyond!!!



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@mr.l4461

I like how everyone is still together after 40 years of being in this band

@derekburns4651

I was lucky 2 see the Specials and Madness up in Glasgow a lot of years ago it was brilliant 14 a think I was ma and my brother an friends we loved all music at tht time it was the early 8ties music revives every where Rockabilly Gen Vincent And the Blue Caps magic times jst mus no drugs minimul alcahol can't beat in seen the Damned as well in Glasgow can't beat it xx

@derekburns4651

Never get they times back god dam shame yuoth all together Special times😁👍❤️👌

@stormchaser807

Are they really? Wow!!

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