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
Viva la Revolution
The Adicts Lyrics
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Into the Dungeon with evil men
The people have risen we're free again
Come out of the closet
Come out of the hole
Come out of the woodwork
Come into the fold
Unite with the bandits down from the hills
Open your windows
Open your doors
Open your minds
To a freedom of thought
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Raise our voices, raise our flag
Smash the symbols of the life we've had
Long live the future
Long live the scheme
Long live our hopes
Long live the dream
Dance in the streets at the carnival
Celebrate the victory now
Drink the wine from the rich man's cask
This revolution won't be the last
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revoultion
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Rebels and fighters, a license to kill
Unite with the bandits down from the hills
Open your windows
Open your doors
Open your minds
To a freedom of thought
Dance in the streets at the carnival
Celebrate the victory now
Drink the wine from the rich man's cask
This revolution won't be the last
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
Viva la revolution
The Adicts' song Viva La Revolution is an anthem for overthrowing oppressive systems and embracing freedom of thought. The lyrics call for people to rise up against the evil men who have imprisoned them and to join together in rebellion. The message is about coming out of hiding, breaking free from the chains that bind us, and uniting as one to create lasting change.
The opening lines, "Into the Dungeon with evil men, the people have risen we're free again" evoke images of a dystopian society where the ruling class has kept the masses oppressed. The call to "come out of the closet, come out of the hole, come out of the woodwork, come into the fold" is a message for people to stop living in fear and hiding from their oppressors. It's time to stand up and be counted.
The chorus, "Viva la revolution, viva la revolution, viva la revolution" is a chant that reinforces the message of the song. It's a call to action, not just to resist, but to dance in the streets and celebrate the overthrow of the system. The final lines, "Drink the wine from the rich man's cask, this revolution won't be the last" are a reminder that the fight for freedom is ongoing. The struggle for justice is never over, and we must always remain vigilant.
Line by Line Meaning
Into the Dungeon with evil men
We will confront those who oppress and seek to imprison us.
The people have risen we're free again
We have taken charge of our own destiny and regained our freedom.
Come out of the closet
Step out from hiding and be proud of who you are.
Come out of the hole
Leave behind the dark and confining place where you have been trapped.
Come out of the woodwork
Join with others who are also fighting for freedom.
Come into the fold
Join our rebellion and fight for justice.
Rebels and fighters, a license to kill
We are prepared to fight for our freedom and will do what it takes to win.
Unite with the bandits down from the hills
Join forces with those who may have been seen as outlaws, but who are also fighting for the same cause as us.
Open your windows
Allow fresh air and new ideas to come in.
Open your doors
Welcome in those who seek justice and freedom.
Open your minds
Be receptive to new ideas and possibilities.
To a freedom of thought
We seek not only physical freedom, but also the freedom to think and express ourselves.
Raise our voices, raise our flag
We will make our presence known and declare our allegiance to this cause.
Smash the symbols of the life we've had
We will not allow the old ways to hold us back and will break free from the chains of the past.
Long live the future
We look towards a better tomorrow and a brighter future.
Long live the scheme
Our plan for revolution will succeed and bring about lasting change.
Long live our hopes
Our dreams and aspirations for the future will not be easily extinguished.
Long live the dream
Our vision for a better world will live on and inspire generations to come.
Dance in the streets at the carnival
Celebrate our victory and joyfully embrace our newfound freedom.
Celebrate the victory now
We have achieved success and this moment should be savored.
Drink the wine from the rich man's cask
We will take pleasure in the spoils of our triumph and enjoy the fruits of our labor.
This revolution won't be the last
We will continue to fight for our freedom and ensure that it is never taken away from us again.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@thesnapshot3745
Into to the dungeon with evil men
The people have risen we're free again
Come out of the closet
Come out of the hole
Come out of the woodwork
Come into the fold
Rebels and fighters, a license to kill
Unite with the bandits down from the hills
Open your windows
Open your doors
Open your minds
To a freedom of thought
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
Raise our voices, raise our flag
Smash the symbols of the life we've had
Long live the people
Long live the scheme
Long live our hopes
Long live the dream
Dance in the streets at the carnival
Celebrate the victory now
Drink the wine from the rich man's cask
This revolution won't be the last
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
#adicts #viva #la #revolution #vivalarevolution
@aaron9042
Lyrics:
Into the Dungeon with evil men
The people have risen we're free again
Come out of the closet
Come out of the hole
Come out of the woodwork
Come into the fold
Rebels and fighters, a license to kill
Unite with the bandits down from the hills
Open your windows
Open your doors
Open your minds
To a freedom of thought
Viva la revolution X4
Raise our voices, raise our flag
Smash the symbols of the life we've had
Long live the people
Long live the scheme
Long live our hopes
Long live the dream
Dance in the streets at the carnival
Celebrate the victory now
Drink the wine from the rich man's cask
This revolution won't be the last
Viva la revolution X4
@punxroxxhalaqa5760
viva!
Into the dungeon with evil men
The people have risen we're free again
Come out of the closet
Come out of the hole
Come out of the woodwork
Come into the fold
Rebels and fighters, a license to kill
Unite with the bandits down from the hills
Open your windows
Open your doors
Open your minds
To a freedom of thought
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
Raise our voices, raise our flag
Smash the symbols of the life we've had
Long live the people
Long live the scheme
Long live our hopes
Long live the dream
Dance in the streets at the carnival
Celebrate the victory now
Drink the wine from the rich man's cask
This revolution won't be the last
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
@dearjonboy
Into the Dungeon with evil men
The people has risen we're free again
Come out of the closet
Come out of the hole
Come out of the woodwork
Come into the fold
Rebels and fighters, a license to kill
Unite with the bandits down from the hills
Open your windows
Open your doors
Open your minds
To a freedom of thought
Raise our voices, raise our flag
Smash the symbols of the life never had
Long live the symbols
Long live the scheme
Long live our hopes
Long live the dream
Dance in the streets at the carnival
Celebrate the victory now
Drink the wine from the rich man's cask
This revolution won't be the last
@lautyramos9401
Into the dungeon with evil men
the people has risen we're free again
come out of the closet
come out of the hole
come out of the woodwork
come into the fold
rebels and fighters, a license to kill
unite with the bandits down from the hills
open your windows
open your doors
open your minds
to a freedom of thought
raise our voices, raise our flag
smash the symbols of the life never had
long live the symbols
long live the scheme
long live our hopes
long live the dream
dance in the streets at the carnival
celebrate the victory now
drink the wine from the rich man's cask
this revolution won't be the last
@thesnapshot3745
Into to the dungeon with evil men
The people have risen we're free again
Come out of the closet
Come out of the hole
Come out of the woodwork
Come into the fold
Rebels and fighters, a license to kill
Unite with the bandits down from the hills
Open your windows
Open your doors
Open your minds
To a freedom of thought
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
Raise our voices, raise our flag
Smash the symbols of the life we've had
Long live the people
Long live the scheme
Long live our hopes
Long live the dream
Dance in the streets at the carnival
Celebrate the victory now
Drink the wine from the rich man's cask
This revolution won't be the last
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
Viva la revolution, viva la revolution
#adicts #viva #la #revolution #vivalarevolution
@DgurlSunshine
HOKAHE!
@carmenmariaperezperez-medr8261
LOVE ....!&@
@greghauser742
@@DgurlSunshine No.
@kelvinantony936
Como pode um som tão foda?!
@libertadjr1250
Espectaculares!!! Dieron el punto divertido, muy buen rollo, buena música. Este año el juergas festival ha sido genial
. Viva la revolution!!!!!!
@aaron9042
Lyrics:
Into the Dungeon with evil men
The people have risen we're free again
Come out of the closet
Come out of the hole
Come out of the woodwork
Come into the fold
Rebels and fighters, a license to kill
Unite with the bandits down from the hills
Open your windows
Open your doors
Open your minds
To a freedom of thought
Viva la revolution X4
Raise our voices, raise our flag
Smash the symbols of the life we've had
Long live the people
Long live the scheme
Long live our hopes
Long live the dream
Dance in the streets at the carnival
Celebrate the victory now
Drink the wine from the rich man's cask
This revolution won't be the last
Viva la revolution X4
@astroterf.
Not listened to the Adicts in years (saw them live back in the day), no idea why but this just popped into my head...still sounds good!
May have to head off for a 'Chinese Takeaway' next lol
@Jellyboner
saw them perform this a couple days ago. it was amazing!
@nidahidayat2708
Possibly one of the greatest music videos of our time.