Madness
Prince Buster All Stars Lyrics
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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
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?
The lyrics to Prince Buster All Stars' song Madness speak to the idea that what others may call madness is actually something to be celebrated as gladness. The chorus repeats the phrase "Madness, madness, they call it madness," but the singer asserts that it is "plain to see" that this madness is actually something positive. The verses talk about "Propaganda ministers" and someone using their brain, indicating that the madness being referred to may be related to politics or societal norms.
Later in the song, the singer boldly declares that they will "walk all over" those who would try to suppress their gladness, declaring that they are not the one who will suffer. The overall message of the song seems to be that what some people may dismiss as madness or illogical thinking is actually a form of freedom and personal expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Madness, madness, they call it madness
The world sees chaos and confusion, but labels it as madness.
It is plain to see, that is what they mean to me
The singer understands that others perceive chaos and confusion as madness.
Madness, madness I call it gladness
Despite the chaos, the singer finds joy in it all.
I'm about to explain, that someone is using his brain
The artist believes that those causing chaos have a plan in mind and are not just acting randomly.
Propaganda ministers
Those in power are spreading messages to manipulate the masses.
I've got a aim in view
The singer has a goal in mind.
I'm gonna walk all over you
The singer plans to achieve their goal by stepping on those in their way.
But if this is madness
The artist questions whether or not chaos is truly madness.
Man, I know I'm filled with gladness
The artist is certain that despite the chaos around them, they are still happy.
It's gonna be rougher, it's gonna be tougher
The future will be more difficult than the present.
And I won't be the one who's gonna suffer
The singer declares that they will not be the one to experience the hardships of the future.
Oh, no, I won't be the one who's gonna suffer
The artist repeats their declaration that they will not be the one to suffer.
You are gonna be the one?
The singer poses a rhetorical question to those who doubt their strength and ability to overcome challenges.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL JAMES DENTON
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