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
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The Adicts Lyrics
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if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
she holds me like no other
she puts me in a squeeze
don't do that to me
i just won't hear her pleas
when she gets down on her knees
don't ask me how i feel
don't do that to me
I don't know
if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
I don't know
if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
I'm not a passionate guy
i don't now how to cry
i'm not in touch with my self
it's just not my scene
I don't know
if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
I don't know
if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
i don't know
i don't know
i don't know
I don't know
if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
I don't know
if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
Why can't I be in sync
with what i feel and i think
you shouldn't ask me to try
don't do that to me
I don't know
if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
i don't know
I don't know
if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
i don't know
I don't know
if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
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if you don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
if you don't know
then i don't know
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The Adicts' "I Don't Know If You Don't Know" is a song that expresses confusion and uncertainty about a relationship. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that he is unsure about his partner's feelings and thoughts, and that he does not understand his own emotions. The opening lines, "I don't know if you don't know, if you don't know then I don't know," set the tone for the rest of the song. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the confusion and lack of communication in the relationship.
The second verse delves into the physical aspects of the relationship, with the singer describing how his partner holds him and puts him in a "squeeze." The lyrics suggest that this physical intimacy is causing some discomfort or unease, as the singer says, "Don't do that to me." The chorus repeats again, reinforcing the idea that the confusion and uncertainty are ongoing.
The third verse reveals more about the singer's character and personality, suggesting that he is not a passionate or emotional person. He states, "I'm not in touch with myself, it's just not my scene." This further emphasizes the difficulty he has in understanding his own feelings and how they intersect with his partner's.
Overall, "I Don't Know If You Don't Know" is a commentary on the struggle to communicate in relationships and understand both ourselves and our partners. The repeating chorus and lack of resolution in the song's lyrics suggest that the singer and their partner remain stuck in this state of confusion and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know
The singer is uncertain or lacks knowledge about something
if you don't know
The singer suggests that if the person they are addressing doesn't know, then they themselves don't know
if you don't know
Reinforcement of the previous line
then i don't know
The artist repeats that they don't know
if you don't know
Again, the artist suggests that the other person's knowledge (or lack thereof) affects their own knowledge
then i don't know
Repeating that they don't know
she holds me like no other
Describing the physical affection the singer feels from this person, through holding or embracing, indicating that this person is different from others they've experienced this with
she is the vice of a lover
The person being described is likened to a drug or addiction, one that induces pleasure but also has harmful effects and is hard to quit
she puts me in a squeeze
The physical embrace is tight or constricting, causing discomfort or distress
don't do that to me
The artist is objecting to the physical action being done to them, whether it is the tight squeeze described previously or something else
i just won't hear her pleas
The person being addressed is begging or pleading for something, but the singer is resistant and does not want to listen or comply
when she gets down on her knees
The person being addressed is pleading so hard that they are physically on their knees, a sign of desperation and subservience
don't ask me how i feel
The singer is uncomfortable with discussing or expressing their emotions and does not want to be asked about them
don't do that to me
Repeating the previous line, indicating that something has been done that the singer does not want to happen
I'm not a passionate guy
The singer feels that they lack passion or intensity in their personality or emotions
i don't now how to cry
The artist admits that they do not know how to cry (whether it is out of sadness, grief, joy, or any other emotion)
i'm not in touch with my self
The artist feels disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, and identity
it's just not my scene
The singer is indicating that this kind of emotional expression or behavior is not something they are comfortable with or accustomed to
Why can't I be in sync
The singer is expressing a desire to be more in tune with their emotions and thoughts
with what i feel and i think
Reinforcing that the artist wants to align their internal experiences with their conscious awareness
you shouldn't ask me to try
The artist is uncomfortable with being asked to change or improve their emotional expression or behavior
don't do that to me
Repeating the previous line, indicating that the person they are addressing should not ask this of them
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Nole
Como me gustaa ♥ ♥
xbendiistraw •
This band gives me hope.
Celida Perez
this song <3
Pascapää
I looove this song. Fifth Overture is definitely the best album of The Adicts
Lucho Blues
Temazoooo, dont let go lml !!!
acetoyreviews
I love the "ADICTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
jimmypagefan111
the adicts make me happy
Daniel Lopez Fonseca
la mejor cacion que tiene los adicts ..primer comentario ...viva the adicts !!!
xJustJuliax
I fucking LOVE this song.
NerdyHotwife (White in the White)
Hey you sound like The Clash but I'm not sure if they're alive for this. Hoping you can read this but your my seudo- Celebcrush I think your pop punk music is cool in my girly high school sat morning show way. Your the coolest