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
Do It
The Adicts Lyrics
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I can't sleep
Can't stay steady on my feet
I can't talk
Can't say shit
Can't do anything about it
Don't know what I wanna do
The clock is wrong
The face don't fit
Should I fight or should I quit
O my o my
A crying shame
You don't wanna play the game
These lyrics from The Adicts's song "Do It" express a sense of being lost and uncertain, with the singer feeling unable to function or control their own thoughts and actions. They are struggling to communicate and articulate what they need, but they do know that they want to do something, anything, with someone else. The clock is wrong and the singer is out of sync with the world, unsure of whether to fight or give up entirely. It's a feeling many of us can relate to - that sense of being stuck in a rut and desperate for a change, even if we don't know what that change should be.
Overall, the song seems to be about the frustrations and uncertainties of being young and aimless, without a clear path forward. It's a rallying cry for anyone who's ever felt lost and unsure of themselves, encouraging them to take action and do something, anything, rather than succumbing to apathy or despair. It's a powerful message that speaks to the human experience, and one that has helped make The Adicts one of the most beloved punk bands of their generation.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't think
I am unable to process coherent thoughts
I can't sleep
I am unable to fall or stay asleep
Can't stay steady on my feet
I am unbalanced in my physical movements
I can't talk
I am unable to verbally communicate effectively
Can't say shit
I cannot express anything meaningful or valuable
Can't do anything about it
I am helpless and cannot resolve the situation
Don't know what I wanna do
I lack clarity and direction in my desires
But I wanna do it with you
I want to engage in an activity or purpose with you
The clock is wrong
Time is not accurately reflecting reality
The face don't fit
I do not fit in with the societal norms or expectations
Should I fight or should I quit
I am caught in a dilemma of whether to continue or give up
O my o my
An exclamation of a stressful or dire situation
A crying shame
A sad and regrettable circumstance
You don't wanna play the game
You do not wish to participate in the activity or purpose
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: KATHERINE ELLIS, RODERICK PROMMERSBERGER, SIMON PURSSELL
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