Press Darlings

Adam And The Ants · Other Songs - Adam And The Ants

We are guilty, we are beyond hope

We beg to differ, we are a terminal case



Press darlings, press darlings, press darlings

Press darlings, press darlings

We depress the press, darlings



We're on the outside, but we're not looking in

We are the Vaseline gang, we don't play your little games



Press darlings, press darlings, press darlings

Press darlings, press darlings

We depress the press, darlings



And if evil be the food of genius

There aren't many demons around

If passion ends in fashion

Nick Kent is the best-dressed man in town



Are we different? No

We are exactly the same

There are no boxes for us

The ones you love to hate, so read on



Press darlings, press darlings, press darlings

Press darlings, press darlings

We depress the press, darlings



And if evil be the food of genius

There aren't many demons around

If passion ends in fashion

Bushel is the best-dressed man in town



Press darlings, press darlings, press darlings

Press darlings, press darlings

We depress the



Press darlings, press darlings, press darlings

Press darlings, press darlings

We are the press, darlings



The press darlings, the press darlings

The press darlings, the press darlings

The press darlings, the press darlings

The press darlings, the press darlings

The press darlings, the press darlings

The press darlings, press darlings

Press darlings, press darlings



And I tell Fibbs

Press Darlings

Adam and the Ants' 1982 hit 'Press Darlings' stands as a defining anthem of the new wave and synth-pop era. Recorded with the band's signature theatrical flair, the track features the iconic 'Ants' character, a charismatic frontman whose flamboyant persona and distinctive voice became central to the group's identity. The song's driving rhythm and catchy melody encapsulated the pop sensibilities of the early 1980s, blending danceable beats with theatrical storytelling. Released during the height of the band's commercial success, 'Press Darlings' remains a staple of their discography, celebrated for its infectious energy and the enduring legacy of the Ants' unique performance style that influenced countless artists in the new wave and pop genres.