A.D.X. Medley
The Adicts Lyrics


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Shake, rattle, bang your head
Hey you
Shake shake rattle, bang your head
Whoa, Zimbabwe-gimme some Guinness
Zimbabwe rockers are go
Whoa, hey hey hey, Zimbabwe-droogs are we
Whoa, Zimbabwe-gimme some Guinness
Zimbabwe rockers are go
Hey-yah hey-yah hey-yah
(Straight Jacket)
Police pulled me in on a Saturday night
Accused me of thieving and starting a fight
Never did a job I swear,
Cops come from everywhere
They′re only picking on my generation
They don't need any provocation
Please the police please mister
Get down on your knees mister
You′re going down for a long time Jack
Better put on that straightjacket




Shake rattle, bang your head
Hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Adicts's song A.D.X. Medley consist of two distinctive parts with different messages. The first part is about partying and having fun, regardless of where you are from. The lyrics "Shake, rattle, bang your head / Hey you / Zimbabwe rockers are go" encourage shaking and banging your head while praising Zimbabwe and its rockers. The phrase "gimme some Guinness" also contributes to the party atmosphere of the song. The second part of the song focuses on social issues and police brutality towards the younger generation. The lyrics "They′re only picking on my generation / They don't need any provocation" criticize the police for unjustly targeting young people. The phrase "Better put on that straightjacket" symbolizes the oppression felt by the younger generation, pressured to conform to societal norms.


The contrast between the two parts of the song highlights the different perspectives of the band. On the one hand, they celebrate the joy and excitement of being young and reckless. On the other hand, they recognize the difficulties and challenges faced by young people who feel trapped and oppressed by societal expectations. Overall, the song encourages listeners to enjoy life and have fun while also being aware of the societal and political challenges that exist.


Line by Line Meaning

Shake, rattle, bang your head
Get ready to rock and roll, headbang and enjoy the music


Hey you
Addressing the listener, to grab their attention


Shake shake rattle, bang your head
Repeating the instruction to get the audience pumped up


Whoa, Zimbabwe-gimme some Guinness
Excitement for Zimbabwe, celebratory toast with Guinness beer


Zimbabwe rockers are go
Zimbabweans are ready to rock and party


Whoa, hey hey hey, Zimbabwe-droogs are we
Proudly declaring that Zimbabweans are a group of mates or buddies


Hey-yah hey-yah hey-yah
Nonsensical words to keep up the energetic rhythm


(Straight Jacket)
Introduction to a new part of the song


Police pulled me in on a Saturday night
Narrating the situation of getting arrested on a weekend


Accused me of thieving and starting a fight
Police accused the artist of theft and fighting


Never did a job I swear,
Narrator denying criminal allegations


Cops come from everywhere
Describing the situation of cops surrounding him


They′re only picking on my generation
Narrator's belief that the police is unfairly targeting young people of his generation


They don't need any provocation
Police taking unnecessary action without any reason


Please the police please mister
Displeasure with the government and police's conduct


Get down on your knees mister
Mocking the police's attitude and request


You′re going down for a long time Jack
Warning that the artist is going to jail for a long time


Better put on that straightjacket
The singer is going insane because of his arrest and impending prison sentence


Shake rattle, bang your head
Trying to keep up the liveliness despite the harsh reality of the arrest


Hey
Addressing the listener again to stay engaged




Writer(s): Michael Davison, Peter Davidson, Keith Warren, Melvin Ellis

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@fannymartinez5613

My favorite

@paulkraft7694

One of my favorite bands and I like all music equally including rap.

@gasutrias9961

😍

@paulobrisolla6898

Hey hey hey hey......🎪🎭🃏♠️♣️♦️♥️....ViVa...!🇧🇷

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genial como me encanta esta rola!!pinches adicts los mejores!

@ADDX182

Makes me happy

@ericojeda3364

seeing them tomorrow Here in Santa Ana

@budbundy0073

Did they throw out a pack of cards into the crowd? They did when I saw them in Seattle 10 years ago.

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ViVa...!

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