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
Let's Go
The Adicts Lyrics
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Everybody's happy tonight
Getting hot off the lights
Often cheer-ious, no more to spend
You don't got no one to hold your hand
Let's Go! Let's Go!
Let's Go, Non-stop
Please yourself
It's your choice
Just think of your voice
Let's Go! Let's Go!
Let's Go, Non-stop
Let's Go, Non-stop
Let's Go! Let's Go! (Whoa) [x11]
Let's Go! Let's Go!
Let's Go, Non-stop
Let's Go, (whoa) Non-stop
The Adicts’ song “Let’s Go” is a fast-paced and high-energy track that encourages listeners to let loose and have fun. The opening lines “Everybody's happy tonight / Getting hot off the lights” set the tone for a joyful and carefree experience, with the pulsing and upbeat rhythm matching the feeling of excitement. The lyrics suggest that the night can be a chance to forget about everyday worries and just enjoy the present moment, with lines like “Often cheer-ious, no more to spend / You don't got no one to hold your hand” hinting at the possibility of a single night of indulgence.
The repeated refrain of “Let’s Go!” emphasizes the idea of movement and momentum, urging listeners to keep the energy flowing and not slow down. The lines “Please yourself / It's your choice / Just think of your voice” reinforce the idea that everyone has the power to create their own fun and happiness, and the repetition of the words “non-stop” adds to the sense of unbridled energy and excitement.
Overall, “Let’s Go” by The Adicts is a fun and infectious track that encourages listeners to embrace the moment and let go of their worries. The song’s upbeat rhythm and lyrics promote the idea of living life to the fullest, and the repeated refrain of “Let’s Go!” is a call to action that highlights the power of movement and momentum.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's Go! Let's Go!
Encouragement to begin the adventure, excitement is in the air!
Everybody's happy tonight
Everyone is feeling good and joyful this evening.
Getting hot off the lights
The energy feels electric, and the temperature is heating up.
Often cheer-ious, no more to spend
Feeling glad and carefree, without any worries about money or expenses.
You don't got no one to hold your hand
There's no need to rely on anyone else or be afraid; you are independent and confident.
Let's Go, Non-stop
Don't slow down; keep moving forward at full speed.
Please yourself
Make decisions that will make you happy and fulfill your desires.
It's your choice
You have the power to choose what you want to do and where you want to go.
Just think of your voice
Consider your own opinions and desires, and let your unique personality guide your choices.
Let's Go! Let's Go!
The adventure continues, and excitement is still in the air!
Let's Go, (whoa) Non-stop
Keep going, don't let anything hold you back.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL DAVISON, PETER JONNATHAN DAVISON, MELVIN LEROY ELLIS, KEITH WARREN
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