Sweetest Girl
Madness · Mad Not Mad [1985]
These eyes are for you only
The sweetest girl in all the world
These eyes are for you only
The sweetest girl in all the world
These words that die before me
The sweetest girl in all the world
These words that die before me
When we walk in the dark
I never can tell
When when we walk in the dark
I never can tell
It's just loving it
Ooh loving it
The sweetest boy in all the world
His life has got so lonely
The sweetest boy in all the world
His life has got so lonely
The maddest group in all the world
How could they do this to me
The maddest group in all the world
How could they do this to me
What I want I shall take what you think that you know
Oh such an awful mistake to never let go
When the government falls I wish I could tell
When the city calls I never can tell
The weakest link in any chain
I always want to find it
the strongest words in each belief
Find out what's behind it
The politics is prior to
The vagaries of science
She left because she understood
The value of defiance
The sweetest girl in all the world
These eyes are for you only
The sweetest boy in all the world
His life has got so lonely
The sweetest girl in all the world
These words that die before me
(She wants to go, but she don't know why)
(Loving it, ooh loving it)
The maddest group in all the world
How could they do this to me
The sweetest boy in all the world
His life has got so lonely
The sweetest girl in all the world
These words that die before me
The sweetest boy in all the world
His life has got so lonely
Sweetest Girl
Madness's 1985 single 'Sweetest Girl' stands as a quintessential example of their energetic post-punk revival style, characterized by driving rhythms and sharp, rhythmic vocals. Released on the album 'Mad Not Mad', the track exemplifies the band's signature blend of humor and musical intensity that defined their career during the mid-1980s. The song features the distinctive vocal delivery of Dave Ball, who often delivered lyrics with a mix of earnestness and theatrical flair, a hallmark of Madness's approach to ska and punk fusion. As part of their broader discography, 'Sweetest Girl' captures the band's ability to create catchy, danceable tracks that resonated with audiences across the UK and internationally. Its enduring appeal lies in its infectious energy and the band's unique ability to craft memorable melodies that remain relevant decades later.