They soon changed their name to The Adicts and became known for their distinctive Clockwork Orange 'Droog' image, which, along with their urgent, uptempo music and light-hearted lyrics, helped set them very much apart from the rest of the genre. Temporary 1980s name changes to ADX and FUN ADICTS, for a children's TV appearance, also occurred.
Their song "Viva La Revolution" was featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Underground.
The band still has all its original members, uncommon for a band with such longevity.
The music of The Adicts proves that punk music is a very broad genre, often featuring extra instruments and sound clips such as carousel music (How Sad), violin played by Derick Cook (Joker in the Pack), gongs and keyboard percussion by Anthony Boyd (Chinese Takeaway), and even completely different songs like the switch to Gain To Lose's Tune #24 at the end of G.I.R.L..
The look of the majority of the bandmates is that of the Droogs from the Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange based on the book by Anthony Burgess. All white with black combat boots and black bowler hats. The band says that the look appealed to them because of the teenage angst associated with A Clockwork Orange. Singer "Monkey" wears full joker make-up and his clothes are wild, patterned suits, flared trousers, colorful dress shirts, and other such things. His favorites seem to be checkerboard patterns, or polkadots. And of course, there's the obligatory bowler hat and gloves. Along with the look come stage antics involving streamers, confetti, playing cards, joker hats, toy instruments, and glitter just to name a few things.
members:
Keith 'Monkey' Warren - Vocals.
Mel (Spider)Ellis - Bass
Pete Dee Davison - Guitar
Michael 'Kid Dee' Davison - Drums
John 'Scruff' Ellis (Mel’s brother) - Guitar
Dan Gratziani - Violin,Piano,Mandolin
Distortion
The Adicts Lyrics
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Can't quite hear
Outside Interference
Fills your ears
Have to be careful what you say
Might get distorted
in much the same way
Read the stories of your deeds
you're not too pleased
Just a small voice in a big crowd
Gets distorted when you shout loud
The Adicts's song "Distortion" is a commentary on the impact of outside influences on our perceptions and reality. The lyrics begin by describing the experience of attempting to listen to the radio, but being unable to hear clearly due to "outside interference" that fills the ears. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the interference that we encounter in our lives - other people's opinions, societal pressures, and the constant noise of the world around us.
The song then turns to the idea of distortion in communication. The lyrics caution that we need to be careful what we say, as our words may get distorted in the same way that the radio signal is distorted by the interference. This highlights the importance of clear communication in our relationships and interactions with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn on the radio
Activate the device that receives and broadcasts signals through the airwaves
Can't quite hear
Unable to perceive sound distinctly or clearly
Outside Interference
External noise or disturbance that disrupts communication or reception
Fills your ears
Occupies the auditory senses with unwanted or distracting sound
Have to be careful what you say
Need to exercise caution and discretion in verbal expression
Might get distorted
Could become altered, misrepresented, or misunderstood
in much the same way
Similar to the manner in which the original meaning was altered
Read the stories of your deeds
Examine the narratives of your actions or accomplishments
It's not quite right
Has some degree of inaccuracy or inconsistency
you're not too pleased
Feel somewhat dissatisfied or displeased with the result or portrayal
Just a small voice in a big crowd
A single, unimportant voice among many others in a large gathering
Gets distorted when you shout loud
Becomes further altered or misrepresented when attempting to assert oneself with volume or force
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEITH ANDREW WARREN, MICHAEL DAVISON, PETER JONNATHAN DAVISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lnternet Manster
awesome song. thanks for posting it
Carlos Ruiz
why is this sond not on Spotify????
Does anyone know if it's under a diferent name????? HELP!!!
Yez Danks
Turn on the radio
Can't quite hear
Outside Interference
Fills your ears
Have to be careful what you say
Might get distorted
In much the same way
Read the stories of your deeds
It's not quite right
You're not too pleased
Just a small voice in a big crowd
Gets distorted when you shout loud
Jawbreaker
A version of this great song without that blasted skip. Thank fuck.
Gasu Trías
😍
may
no está en spotify?
CN Stephens
Vintage as fuck
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