House of fun
The Madness Lyrics


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Good morning miss
Can I help you son?
Sixteen today
And up for fun
I'm a big boy now
Or so they say
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way

Box of balloons
With the feather-light touch
Pack of party-poppers
That pop in the night
A toothbrush and hairspray
Plastic grin
Miss Clay on all corners
Has just walked in

Welcome to the house of fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the house of fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of

N-n-n-no no miss
You misunderstood
Sixteen big boy
Full pint in my manhood
I'm up to date
And the date's today
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way

Welcome to the house of fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the house of fun

I'm sorry son
But we don't stock
Party gimmicks
In this shop
Try the House of Fun
It's quicker if you run
This is a chemist
Not a jokers' shop!

Party hats
Simple enough clear
Comprehend savvy understand
Do you hear?
A pack of party hats
With the colored tips
Too late!
Gorgon's heard gossip
Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay
Many happy returns from the day

Welcome to the house of fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the house of fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the house of fun

Welcome to the house of fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the house of fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the house of fun

Welcome to the house of fun




Now I've come of age
Welcome to the house of fun

Overall Meaning

The Madness's song "House of Fun" is a playful and exuberant track chronicling a young man's journey to buy party supplies to celebrate his sixteenth birthday. The song is essentially about the joys and tribulations of adolescence and coming of age. The singer is eager to prove that he’s all grown-up and ready to embrace the wild side of life. He goes to a chemist's shop, hoping to buy party supplies like balloons, party poppers, and toothbrushes, but the shop assistant misunderstands him, and the place doesn't stock party gimmicks. Frustrated, he is told to head to the House of Fun, where he finds a place that caters to his needs.


The lyrics of "House of Fun" signify the angst and confusion of growing up, the yearning for independence, the need for self-expression, and the thrill and excitement of being young. The chorus of the song, "Welcome to the House of Fun," is a metaphorical reference to the coming of age, where the singer is entering a new phase of life with a newfound freedom to explore and enjoy life.


Line by Line Meaning

Good morning miss
The singer greets the shopkeeper


Can I help you son?
The shopkeeper asks if the singer needs assistance


Sixteen today
The singer is celebrating his sixteenth birthday


And up for fun
The artist is in the mood for fun and adventure


I'm a big boy now
The artist feels grown up and mature


Or so they say
The singer is uncertain if he is truly an adult


So if you'll serve
The singer asks if he can make a purchase


I'll be on my way
The artist plans to leave after completing his purchase


Box of balloons
The artist wants to buy a box of balloons


With the feather-light touch
The balloons must be very light and easy to handle


Pack of party-poppers
The singer also wants to buy some party poppers


That pop in the night
The party poppers make a loud popping sound when activated


A toothbrush and hairspray
The singer wants to buy some personal hygiene items


Plastic grin
The singer has a fake smile on his face


Miss Clay on all corners
Miss Clay is watching the singer closely from all angles


Has just walked in
Miss Clay has just entered the shop


Welcome to the house of fun
The artist imagines himself in a fun and exciting place


Now I've come of age
The singer feels that he has grown up and is ready for adventure


Welcome to the lion's den
The singer is entering a dangerous or exciting situation


Temptation's on his way
The artist is likely to face temptation or temptation is present


N-n-n-no no miss
The artist expresses surprise or displeasure


You misunderstood
The artist believes that the shopkeeper has misunderstood his intentions


Sixteen big boy
The singer emphasizes that he has reached the age of sixteen


Full pint in my manhood
The artist feels that he has become a man and is ready to take on adult responsibilities


I'm up to date
The singer feels that he is knowledgeable and informed


And the date's today
The singer emphasizes that it is his sixteenth birthday today


But we don't stock
The shopkeeper informs the singer that they do not have what he is looking for


Party gimmicks
The shopkeeper refers to the items the artist wants as gimmicks


In this shop
The shopkeeper explains that their shop does not sell party supplies


Try the House of Fun
The shopkeeper suggests that the singer try a different store


It's quicker if you run
The shopkeeper emphasizes that time is of the essence and the singer should hurry


This is a chemist
The shopkeeper clarifies that their shop sells medical supplies, not party supplies


Party hats
The artist sees a pack of party hats and considers buying them


Simple enough clear
The artist believes that the concept of party hats is straightforward and easy to understand


Comprehend savvy understand
The singer confirms that he understands what party hats are


Do you hear?
The artist asks if the shopkeeper is listening


With the colored tips
The party hats have colorful tips that make them more visually appealing


Too late!
The singer realizes that he has run out of time


Gorgon's heard gossip
The singer hears a rumor or hearsay about someone called Gorgon


Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay
The artist greets Joe and Miss Clay, who have entered the shop


Many happy returns from the day
The artist wishes Joe and Miss Clay a happy birthday or a pleasant day




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CATHAL JOSEPH SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE THOMPSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON

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@martam716

LYRICS:
Good morning miss
Can I help you son?
Sixteen today
And up for fun
I'm a big boy now
Or so they say
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way
Box of balloons
With the feather-light touch
Pack of party-poppers
That pop in the night
A toothbrush and hairspray
Plastic grin
Miss Clay on all corners
Has just walked in
Welcome to the house of fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the house of fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of
N-n-n-no no miss
You misunderstood
Sixteen big boy
Full pint in my manhood
I'm up to date
And the date's today
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way
Welcome to the house of fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the house of fun
I'm sorry son
But we don't stock
Party gimmicks
In this shop
Try the House of Fun
It's quicker if you run
This is a chemist
Not a jokers' shop!
Party hats
Simple enough clear
Comprehend savvy understand
Do you hear?
A pack of party hats
With the colored tips
Too late!
Gorgon's heard gossip
Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay
Many happy returns from the day
Welcome to the house of fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the house of fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the house of fun
Welcome to the house of fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the house of fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the house of fun
Welcome to the house of fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the house of fun


~U welcome~



@Ideabot_69

I like this song because it really captures what it's like to become an adult.

Before you enter the "funhouse" you really have no idea what to expect. If you felt like you'd done decently so far, in spite of all the unfair bullshit life has thrown at you, well you might get cocky and be punished for it almost immediately.
If you've been barely scrapping by, you'll still struggle but even moreso as you're asked to do even more difficult tasks.

Some days you'll feel people are just throwing rocks at you for laughs. Other days, well you might meet an interesting person who ends up being a friend for now. But, like with most of the friends you meet in life, you'll have this gnawing worry that this world with eat your friend alive.
Other days, you'll feel like you were doing well balancing on a tightrope, only to be knocked off it. You'll feel like you've been chewed up and spit out, struck by lightning, shot repeatedly, and knocked off a skyscraper.

But you persevere. You face greater obstacles, and increasingly difficult demands, and eventually you start climbing up and suddenly you see your first glimpse of the sun in what felt like ages.

You continue to climb, higher and higher, until you face your greatest challenge yet. This is it, the culmination of your journey through this hell-hole they call a "funhouse."

You start to think of all the people who are just entering this "funhouse" and the only way you can process the trauma is to laugh at it. You think about all the shit you've gone through, and you realize that's why they call it a "funhouse."

But here you stand, about to face your greatest challenge. You steel your nerves and enlist the help of a friend.

But then Tarkus solos the Iron Golem and you feel like he just stole your triumph, and then the creepy-ass fleshies take you to Anor Londo.



All comments from YouTube:

@veronicacanfield5070

Madness is like Monty Python and Ska music having a baby.

@anthonycastelluci9225

Not sure about the "having a baby" part. But, I did laugh hard while enjoying the music. Good trick! We used to do the in-line Madness walk in the Marines when we went to Army jump school. They thought we were nuts.

@freddieparrydrums

@@anthonycastelluci9225 haha that’s brilliant.

@GlennMichaelHasting

A Mash-up Of Python and Ska Too Right...

@annedonovan9005

You noticed the strong Python influence in this too...esp the guys in drag....

@jimmysealofapproval8480

Yes...that Baby's name is Louis and his braces are permanent...like his position on the UK home travel Police force

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@alanburge2725

Not just the song. The video is pure fun. This is the full package right here. Ahhh the 80s.......

@carabiner7999

Not safe for Florida, luv. Men in drag, 'n' all!

@victorrock1997

So very well said! Much respect and all the best!

@Despondencymusic

Full package...I see what you did there. 😂

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