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Downside Up (2020)

by Insane Society

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1.
Upside Down 01:35
I caused some aggravation, had a bellyful of ale, I’m in a no win situation, I got a mad man on my tail, I took a pill to calm me, it went straight to my head, The effect was devastating, now the big boys want me dead. Can’t stick around, I gotta get outta town, they’re gonna crucify me, and hang me upside down. I drove on through to Brighton, and missed the 259, someone switched the light on, I ignored a no way sign, I lost my ugly escort, they didn’t have a clue, and then I saw a road block, stopped by the men in blue. Can’t stick around, I gotta get outta town, they’re gonna crucify me, and hang me upside down.
2.
Send in the troops, to start a war, its your duty, its what you signed up for, and if you die, we’ll bring you home, in a wooden box to a heroes welcome. Send in the troops, to foreign soil, the main objective, is to get theiroil, a constant threat, of terrorisation, we are the slaves to the nation. Send in the troops, to who knows where? you’re under orders, of Mr Bush and Blair, they call the tune, in the name of peace, who counts the heads of the deceased? Send in the troops, with a price to pay, we suffered heavy losses, in the field today, no war is won, without aggravation, we are the slaves to the nation.
3.
Bastard 01:52
Daddy was a Nazi, Mummy was a whore, Daddy was a loser in the second world war, Mummy went to heaven and as far as I can tell, Daddy made a reservation for a place in hell. Bastard, Bastard, Bastard. Johnny was a poser, had a flashy car, Johnny liked to think he was a rock n roll star, speeding through the city was John’s idea of fun, failed to see the victim of a helpless hit and run. Bastard, Bastard, Bastard. B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Bastard, Bastard, Bastard. A pensioner was waiting at a bus stop in a queue, coming home from bingo on the number 22, didn’t win a penny then it turned from bad to worse, a mugger took her dignity and made off with her purse. Bastard, Bastard, Bastard. B.A.S.T.A.R.D. Bastard, Bastard, Bastard.
4.
Fat Chick 02:31
We started out at seven, and met up in the Crown, a few pints in our local, before a night out on the town, thought there was no hurry, ‘til they called time in the pub, A Chinese or a Curry? then finish at the club. I just woke up with a fat chick, I’m sure she wasn’t there last night, I had a beer too many, I’m not a pretty sight, I don’t know how she got there, I can’t recall her name, I just woke up with a fat chick, I’ll never be the same. Now the musics over, no money left to spend, The D.J. played a slow one, as the night draws to an end, I remember hearing voices, but didn’t see a face, I fell out of the taxi, a total waste of space. Chorus Monday morning, sober, and no, I cannot lie, she had my name and number, but never said goodbye, I saw her with a push-chair, a gibbon by her side, what a lucky fella, to have a fat chick for a bride.
5.
Paranoia 03:29
There's a baby screaming in the flat down below, the team keep losing so the gaffer must go, same old crap on daytime T.V. and why is everyone laughing at me? This paranoia, it will annoy ya, won't let it get the better of me. Girlfriend giving me grief everyday, people owing but refusing to pay, a man in a pub who’s so full of shit, loads of chairs but nowhere to sit. Chorus Living in a bedsit with nothing to do, having conversation with a wanker like you, Jehovas witness knocking on my door, the upper classes who pretend to be poor. Chorus Politicians counting on my vote, pissing down with rain when I ain’t got a coat, spent all the money now there’s nothing to eat, gotta get out ‘cos I can’t stand the heat. Chorus
6.
Bin Laden 01:35
In the caves of Afghanistan, lives an evil tyrant man, sent his men to suicide, innocent victims had to die. You’re a punk, You’re a punk, You’re a punk, Bin Laden. You’re a punk, You’re a punk, You’re a punk, Bin Laden. You’ve taken us to all out war, it’s time to even up the score, the S.A.S. are gonna get their man, and kick the shit out of the Taliban. You’re a punk, You’re a punk, You’re a punk, Bin Laden. You’re a punk, You’re a punk, You’re a punk, Bin Laden.
7.
In a far off land of rice and Zen, where fifteen pounds buys a load of yen, export goods for our intention, thier guarantee they fail to mention. you can’t get a taxi at the bus stop, so why save pennies at the pound shop, credit cards may get designer, everything is made in China. Cuddly toys or DVD’s attractive costs are aimed to please, plastic guns with no disclaimer, loaded on a huge container. Stylish clothes not made to measure, something else that you may treasure, shipped in on an ocean liner, everything is made in China. This countries debt is getting deeper, because Joe Public wants things cheaper, there ain’t no business in this town, another factory closing down. Once we were a wealthy nation, found our way to beat inflation, kept home grown for nothing finer, everything is made in China.
8.
Armchair ‘arry never goes to games, armchair ‘arry knows all the names, of every player whose on T.V. from Ian Wright to Wayne Rooney. Last year 'arry wore white and red, but now he’s sporting blue instead, armchair 'arry hasn’t got a clue, 541 or 442 'Arry, Arry, 'Arry, Arry, 'Arry ain’t got a clue. Armchair ‘arry found football heaven, watching ceefax 337, saw no goals so needs much more, 4.45 on final score. Blue or Red, he can’t decide, what to wear today with pride, armchair ‘arry hasn’t got a clue, 541 or 442 'Arry, Arry 'Arry, Arry, 'Arry ain’t got a clue.
9.
Seventeen 03:10
Sometimes I think I'm seventeen, though time's erased most of my memory, roll back the years to long ago, I heard a song played on the radio. Through passing years and changing fashion, a teenage crush turned into passion, found excitement everywhere I ran, adolescent boy becomes a man. Doc Martens, black leather, summer seemed to last forever, having fun and staying out all night, great records, on vinyl, seeing my team reach the final, those were the best years of my life. Now I must confess to getting older, and winter always seems much colder, I watched a film from '83, and dreamed about the way it used to be. Doc Martens, black leather, summer seemed to last forever, having fun and staying out all night, great records, on vinyl, seeing my team reach the final, those were the best years of my life.
10.
Jonny Holmes 02:24
He shares his name with a porno star, and drives an old Volkeswagon car, It's sad to see he’s no longer the boss, those days are gone, and we’re all at a loss, so raise your glass to a good friend of mine, from all the lads who had a good time. Jonny, Jonny, Jonny Holmes, Jonny, Jonny, Jonny Holmes. He had a pub where we could go, ‘til closing time when he said no, when jumping Jack flash said Johnny be good, it wasn’t a phrase that John understood, then Long tall Sally rode her bike into town, but where was the queen when the King lost his crown? Jonny, Jonny, Jonny Holmes, Jonny, Jonny, Jonny Holmes. A change is due whatever next? up at six with his fruit and veg, the lights are out, but the legend lives on, I’m not a retard and neither is John, I’d like to say more and to shout it out loud, respect for the man who done us all proud. Jonny, Jonny, Jonny Holmes, Jonny, Jonny, Jonny Holmes.
11.
Evicted 01:51
I got a letter from the council today, said my rent arrears of eight weeks I must pay, ain't got a penny, gotta take out a loan, they're sending round the bailiffs to evict me from home, The citizens advice won't do fuck all, no one ever listens or returns my call, Jesus Christ, I'm forty years old, I bet you wouldn't leave an OAP in the cold. Evicted, now I'm out on the street, Evicted, 'cos I can't make ends meet, Evicted, I got nowhere to go, don't pretend you've been there 'cos ya just wouldn't know. Social worker says to toe the line, don't be tempted by a life of crime, it's not easy when you're always broke, and my wages are a fucking joke. Made an appointment with my local MP, said he'd try but that didn't help me, found a refuge for the clinically dead, in a hostel on flea ridden bed. Evicted, now I'm out on the street, Evicted, 'cos I can't make ends meet, Evicted, I got nowhere to go, don't pretend you've been there 'cos ya just wouldn't know.
12.
Speeding 02:10
I’m off of my face, I’m out of me skull, I’m over the eight, I’m losing control, I'm high as a kite, I’m up on the roof, I'm feeling alright, I’m speeding. I’ve missed the match, I’m feelin' the pain, I’m shot to bits, I’ve pickled me brain, I’m losing the plot, I’ve nothing to lose, I’m over the top, I’m speeding. I can’t get to sleep, I’m spinning around, I’m going too fast, I’ve gotta slow down, I heard what ya said, I know what you mean, My hunger is fed, I’m speeding.
13.
The sun is up it's a brand new day, people running each and every way, don't they know this could be their last, there ain't no future so forget your past, it's in the papers have you heard the news? they've pressed the button to ignite the fuse, you've just got time to say goodbye, on the day that tens of thousands die. There's a fog coming over the hill side, and who knows what it may bring? the worlds greatest ever disaster, destroyed nearly everything. See the panic now they know it's true, they've no idea what the hell to do, someone tell them 'cos the time is near, you've got to hide until the air is clear. Is there a shelter in your local town? who will be there when the sun goes down? will they want the likes of you or me? or just the higher class society? Chorus Thirty years may not seem too long, a lot has happened since I wrote this song, the threat of terror never goes away, maybe tomorrow or another day, tension mounting in the middle east, people dying for the sake of peace, negotiations never go too well, are we destined for life of hell?
14.
Last night I had a dream, I woke up with a scream, it's 1917 in Belgium, we survived a gas attack, got pushed a few yards back, though wounded by the flack, unbeaten. Your history book is true, Dunkirk or Waterloo, our battles fought for you, your nation. if man imposed a law, for a fifteen minute war, we wouldn’t see no more destruction. The field was miles wide, where thousands fell and died, sane or certified, you tell me? again in forty three, I’m here in history, the Russian front I see, its freezing! Chorus And so to modern time, this soldiers only crime, was murdered in his prime, - no justice there is no master plan, Iraq, Afghanistan, no place for western man, we’re not welcome.
15.
Seaford Town 02:23
Here we are it's Saturday, another match for the lads to play, in the league, or in the cup, give it all ‘cos were on the up. We don’t get paid, we play for pride, come on ref that wern’t offside, and even if we’re 1-0 down, we’re all behind Seaford Town. We’re Seaford, Seaford Town, We’re Seaford, Seaford Town, We’re Seaford, Seaford Town, Come on everybody get behind your town. We go away every other week, Crawley Down on the 23, maybe Westfield heading east, for a point at the very least. In this club we place our trust, promotion is a goal we lust, we’re at the Crouch so come on down, bring ‘em on were Seaford Town. Chorus A majestic performance by the home team here at Crouch Gardens where the visitors have been totally outclassed in all departments, and as the referee blows the final whistle, it's Seaford Town who top the table with promotion a mere formality.
16.
Tony Blair 01:33
I've just received good news today, found out Blair was on his way, he quit his job and leaving town, making way for Gordon Brown. No more Blair, no more Blair, who said things in life ain't fair? No more Blair, no more Blair, shake your fist if you don't care. Ten long years, its been no fun, but now Tony's on the run, just in time to stop the rot, If he was a dog he would have been shot. No more Blair, no more Blair, justice has been done I swear, No more Blair, no more Blair, shake your fist if you don't care. Left wing? right wing? centre ground? what goes up must soon come down, he made mistakes like all men do, don't disquise a red with blue. No more Blair, no more Blair, change your colours if you dare! No more Blair, no more Blair, shake your fist if you don't care. The last time that I felt this good, was the day when Maggie understood, to win more votes you must stand down, so raise your glass to Gordon Brown. No more Blair, no more Blair, they would've made a lovely pair, No more Blair, no more Blair, shake your fist if you don't care.

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To mark ten years of Insane Society and the release of 'Upside Down' This is a re-recording using modern technology that we couldn't afford on the original version. Also, after Sheldon left the band in 2011, it was an ideal time to do the old songs with me (Wag) singing as I wrote most of them. The 2007 CD and the first demos are still available as 'Mug'

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released February 25, 2020

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Insane Society Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK

Insane Society have been around for about 18 years. The first three albums had Sheldon Hannaford on lead vocals. Steve and Wag are almost ever present and Chris is the 4th bassist following Stefan (died) Gavin (retired due to fatherhood) and JJ Kaos who is still playing bass for The Last Resort. Sheldon took a free transfer to Vicious Rumours in 2011 before being dropped. ... more

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