Our HouseMadness Lyrics
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Father gets up late for workMother has to iron his shirtThen she sends the kids to schoolSees them off with a small kiss (ah)She's the one they're going to miss in lots of ways
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I remember way back then when everything was true and whenWe would have such a very good time, such a fine timeSuch a happy timeAnd I remember how we'd play, simply waste the day awayThen we'd say nothing would come between usTwo dreamers
Father wears his Sunday bestMother's tired, she needs a restThe kids are playing up downstairsSister's sighing in her sleepBrother's got a date to keep, he can't hang around
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Our house, was our castle and our keepOur house, in the middle of our streetOur house, that was where we used to sleep
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"Our House" by Madness is a nostalgic and upbeat song about a typical family and their busy household. The lyrics describe the daily routines and occurrences in the house, from the father wearing his Sunday best to the mother ironing his shirt and sending the kids off to school with a small kiss. The song also describes the constant noise and hustle and bustle that goes on in the household with kids playing downstairs and the sister sighing in her sleep. The mother is proud of her house and keeps everything in order, not allowing a mess to accumulate.
The song evokes a sense of longing for the happy times of the past, with the singer remembering the days when everything was true and they would waste the day away playing with their friends. The song speaks to the universal experience of growing up and moving away from one's childhood home, but also cherishing the memories and experiences that were had there.
Father wears his Sunday bestThe father dresses in his best clothes, usually reserved for special occasions, such as church services
Mother's tired, she needs a restThe mother is exhausted and needs to take a break from her daily activities
The kids are playing up downstairsThe children are causing trouble and being noisy on a lower level of the house
Sister's sighing in her sleep (ah)The sister is sighing while she is sleeping, possibly indicating that she is not getting quality rest
Brother's got a date to keep, he can't hang aroundThe brother has a scheduled appointment or engagement and cannot stay for long
Our house, in the middle of our streetThe physical location of the house is situated in the center of the street where they reside
Our house, it has a crowdThe house often has a lot of people, possibly due to its location or the family's social activities
There's always something happeningThe house is always bustling with activity or events taking place
And it's usually quite loudThe house is frequently noisy or boisterous due to the number of people and events happening there
Our mum she's so house-proudThe mother takes pride in keeping the house tidy and presentable
Nothing ever slows her down and a mess is not allowedThe mother is always busy and does not tolerate a messy, disorganized environment
Father gets up late for workThe father often wakes up later in the day than necessary for his job
Mother has to iron his shirtThe mother has the responsibility of making sure the father has an ironed shirt for work
Then she sends the kids to schoolThe mother assists in getting the children ready and off to school
Sees them off with a small kiss (ah)The mother gives a small kiss to the children before they leave for school
She's the one they're going to miss in lots of waysThe children will miss their mother while they are away at school, both physically and emotionally
I remember way back then when everything was true and whenThe artist recalls a time in the past when everything seemed authentic and genuine
We would have such a very good time, such a fine timeThe singer is reminiscing about enjoyable experiences shared with others
Such a happy timeThose experiences were accompanied by a strong sense of joy and contentment
And I remember how we'd play, simply waste the day awayThe artist recalls spending long periods of time playing and enjoying each other's company
Then we'd say nothing would come between usDuring those moments of bonding, no outside influences or issues could interfere with their relationships
Two dreamersThe artist and another individual shared a sense of ambition and hope for their futures
Our house, was our castle and our keepThe house was a place of safety, security, and protection for the family
That was where we used to sleepThe house was where the family slept and rested
Our house, in the middle of our street, our houseThe house is a central aspect of the family's identity and daily lives
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLCWritten by: Carl Smyth, Chris Foreman, Daniel Woodgate, Garaham McPherson, Lee Thompson, Mark Bedford, Michael Barson
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