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
Just Like Me
The Adicts Lyrics
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You do what you want to do
You be what you want to be
You go where you want to go
You say that you want to say
You have what you want to have
You live your own life just like me
The Adicts' song Just Like Me is all about individuality and the idea that every person is unique in their own way. While the lyrics appear to be simple, they carry a powerful message about the importance of self-expression and living life on your own terms. The lines "you say what you want to say, you do what you want to do, you be what you want to be" emphasize that we have the power to create and define ourselves. This can be seen as a rejection of societal expectations and cultural norms that often try to impose a certain conformity on individuals.
The chorus "you live your own life just like me" celebrates the idea of personal freedom and encourages listeners to embrace their individuality. The repetition of this line emphasizes that despite our differences, we are all united in our pursuit of self-expression and living life the way we want to. The song is upbeat and catchy, which is fitting as it encourages listeners to feel good about and embrace their unique qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
You say what you want to say
You express yourself in the way you desire without worrying about others' opinions or perceptions.
You do what you want to do
You act based on your own choices and preferences regardless of any external norms or expectations.
You be what you want to be
You become the person you desire to be, following your own dreams and aspirations instead of conforming to societal norms.
You go where you want to go
You travel to the places you want to explore or visit, without any restrictions or limitations imposed by society or any other external factors.
You say that you want to say
You voice your opinions and thoughts without any fear of censorship or judgment from others.
You have what you want to have
You possess the material and non-material objects that fulfill your needs and desires, independent of any societal norms or expectations.
You live your own life just like me
You lead a life on your own terms, following your own ideals and principles, much like the person speaking in the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEITH WARREN, MELVIN LEROY ELLIS, MICHAEL DAVISON, PETER JONNATHAN DAVISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jamie Duval
This is the best song from the best Adicts album. The lyrics state quite simply what punk was originally about.
satanic poet
Nice riff 🎸
E. RosalesTV
You say what you want to say
You do what you want to do
You be what you want to be
You go where you want to go
You say that you want to say
You have what you want to have
You live your own life just like me.
Purple Fez
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