Chance For Living
G.B.H. · Midnight, Madness & Beyond [1986]
All the boys wanna' be so cute.
With the holes in their jeans,
Say they wanna' learn to shoot.
You don't need no judge and jury,
Just vibrate to the sound of fury.
You only get only get one chance for living,
You get too many times to die.
Choose your medicine wisely now,
Once you get up, just stay high.
All the haves ignore the have-nots,
Those with can't see without.
Where reality is King, and you know the fault,
It can house a volcano of doubt.
Everyone's always talking,
And no-one seems to be giving.
Well the sowing of the seed, should compensate,
For suffering the pain of living.
Chance For Living
G.B.H.'s "Chance For Living" stands as a defining track from their 1986 album Midnight, Madness & Beyond. Released during the height of the UK punk revival, the song captures the raw energy and social commentary characteristic of the genre. The recording features the band's signature blend of aggressive guitar work and driving rhythms, reflecting the turbulent political climate of the mid-1980s. As part of their discography, the track exemplifies the group's ability to fuse punk's urgency with a broader musical palette, influencing a generation of alternative acts. Its enduring presence in their catalogue underscores its status as a pivotal moment in their career and the broader history of English punk rock.