Crisis Of Mine
Undertones · Anthology [2008]
I'm safe in our own stupid world
We're always catching some train
Careering is not where we came
A drop in the ocean making us sweat
Hear another notion shaking us yet
This crisis of mine
What's wrong with millions today
If no-one's got nothing to say
As one more secret explodes
Succeeding but nobody knows
A drop in the ocean ...
I don't feel fine
In this crisis of mine
I don't feel fine
What's wrong with us little girl
Dreaming in our own stupid world
Recurring again and again
Our face on the face of a friend
A drop in the ocean ...
A drop in the ocean making us sweat
Hear another notion shaking me yet
Crisis Of Mine
Released on the 2008 Anthology compilation, "Crisis Of Mine" by The Undertones stands as a defining track of the mid-1980s new wave and punk revival scene. Written by lead singer Paul Heaton, the song captures the raw energy and melodic sensibility characteristic of the band's early work. Its driving rhythm and Heaton's distinctive vocal delivery reflect the era's shift towards more polished yet rebellious soundscapes. As a staple of their discography, the recording exemplifies the genre's emphasis on social commentary delivered through catchy, guitar-driven pop structures. The track remains a significant example of the Manchester sound that influenced countless subsequent acts in the post-punk and alternative rock movements.