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"The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)" was originally written with The Specials in mind, and rehearsed by that band just before their split. After Terry Hall and Lynval Golding re-formed The Specials along with bassist Horace Panter, they all agreed that the social injustices of the Margaret Thatcher era still existed in the world of ...
3 days ago · “The Lunatics” was released in 1981, a time of political upheaval in the UK. The Conservative Party had come to power, and there was a rising tide of far-right politics and a fear of nuclear war. The song can be seen as a comment on these issues.
May 3, 2024 · The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum is not merely a catchy pop song; it is a social commentary that challenges the status quo and encourages listeners to question the actions of those in power. Fun Boy Three’s ability to blend meaningful lyrics with infectious melodies ensures that this song will continue to captivate audiences for ...
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May 1, 2020 · Rowland meditated on the significance of the new move for almost a full second. “So,” he remarked, “the lunatics have taken charge of the asylum.”. It should be added, lest there be an assumption that the comment sprang from snobbery, that Rowland has been philosopher enough to classify himself as “one of the accidentally successful.”.
The lunatic is in my head (*laughter*) The lunatic is in my head. You raise the blade, you make the change. You rearrange me 'till I'm sane. You lock the door and throw away the key. And there's ...
