The Adicts are an English Punk rock band from Ipswich, Suffolk. They began … Read Full Bio ↴The Adicts are an English Punk rock band from Ipswich, Suffolk. They began life as the Afterbirth & The Pinz, in their hometown of Ipswich in late 1975. Popular in the 1980s, they were often in the indie charts at that time.
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

Make My Day
The Adicts Lyrics

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You don't need a leader
To tell you who to be
What is there to stop you from being free
Well what do you say
This is going to be my day
You can be a hero
You can be a king
It's in you're hands

To be Anything

Overall Meaning

The Adicts's song "Make My Day" encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and creativity. The lyrics suggest that one doesn't need a leader to define who they are or who they should be. Instead, the song urges listeners to break free from conformity and societal norms to seize the opportunity to be whoever and whatever they aspire to be. The lyrics inspire listeners to believe in themselves, to take charge of their lives, and to not be afraid of their dreams. The song serves as an anthem to encourage people to take control of their lives and live freely.

This song's message is empowering and timely, and it continues to resonate with many music lovers today. The Adicts's straightforward lyrics have become an anthem for those who desire to break society's mold and blaze their path. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a favorite among punk and rock enthusiasts. The Adicts's "Make My Day" remains one of the band's most popular and influential tracks.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't need a leader
You are not dependent on someone else to lead and guide you.

To tell you who to be
No one has the authority or right to dictate who you should be.

What is there to stop you from being free
There are no obstacles preventing you from achieving freedom and independence.

Well what do you say
So, what's your answer, decision or plan?

This is going to be my day
Today is the day I am taking charge of my life and making significant changes that matter to me.

You can be a hero
You have the potential and ability to become a hero in your own way.

You can be a king
You have the power and authority to rule over your own life and destiny.

It's in your hands
You are in full control of your life, and the decisions you make will determine your success or failure.

To be anything
You have the freedom and opportunity to become anything you want or desire.

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