Jennie (A Portrait Of)
Madness · Other Songs - Madness
Sleeping deeply next to me
To every evening as the sun goes down
Together we stay, together we'll stay
Nobody else to bring you down
Nobody else to be around
This time you're free
Nobody else to draw you away
Nobody else to take you away
This time just you and me
I'm so pleased that you waited for me
And I thought of you oh so much
It could fill an eternity
Her big sad eyes that stare
Nobody else going to bring you down
Nobody else to be around
This time you're free
Where I come from
Nobody knows
And where I'm going
Everything goes
(We'll meet again)
Nobody else to blow you away
Nobody else to take you away
This time just you and me
I've searched about everywhere
But I still can't find her
Events that cease at my memory
I still can't picture
Mother of Mercy, Sister of Mary
Please help me (to find her)
Is there something you should tell me
Please hear me (to find her)
Nobody else going to bring you down
Nobody else to be around
This time you're free
Nobody else to blow you away
Nobody else to take you away
This time just you and me
Mother of Mercy, Sister of Mary
Please help me (to find her)
Is there something you should tell me
Please hear me (to find her)
Nobody else going to bring you down
Nobody else to be around
This time you're free
Jennie (A Portrait Of)
Madness's "Jennie (A Portrait Of)" stands as a quintessential example of their early post-punk and new wave output, capturing the band's signature blend of driving rhythms and melodic hooks. Released during a period where Madness were refining their sound beyond their initial ska roots, the track exemplifies the band's ability to craft catchy, danceable pop-punk anthems that defined the late 1970s and early 1980s landscape. The song features the characteristic interplay between the band's vocal harmonies and the rhythmic precision of their instrumentation, creating a sonic identity that remains influential in the genre. As part of their broader discography, it reflects the era's energy and the band's commitment to creating music that resonated with audiences seeking upbeat, guitar-driven pop.