I Just Want To Be Mad

The Countdown Singers · Other Songs - The Countdown Singers

Last night we went to bed not talkin'

'Cause we'd already said too much

I faced the wall you faced the window

Bound and determined not to touch



We've been married seven years now

Some days it feels like twenty-one

I'm still mad at you this mornin'

Coffee's ready if you want some

I've been up since five thinkin' 'bout me and you

And I gotta tell ya the conclusion I've come to



I'll never leave I'll never stray

My love for you will never change

But I ain't ready to make up

We'll get around to that

I think I'm right I think you're wrong

I'll probably give in before long

Please don't make me smile

I just wanna be mad for a while



For now you might as well forget it

Don't run your fingers through my hair

Yeah that's right I'm bein' stubborn

No I don't wanna go back upstairs

I'm gonna leave for work without a goodbye kiss

But as I'm drivin' off just remember this



I'll never leave I'll never stray

My love for you will never change

But I ain't ready to make up

We'll get around to that

I think I'm right I think you're wrong

I'll probably give in before long

Please don't make me smile

I just wanna be mad for a while



I'll never leave I'll never stray

My love for you will never change

But I ain't ready to make up

We'll get around to that

I think I'm right I think you're wrong

I'll probably give in before long

Please don't make me smile

I just wanna be mad for a while

I Just Want To Be Mad

Released by The Countdown Singers, this track exemplifies the group's signature blend of soulful R&B and psychedelic pop that defined their early career. The song features a driving, upbeat rhythm that contrasts with its melancholic lyrical themes, a hallmark of the artist's ability to fuse emotional depth with infectious energy. As part of the band's broader discography, the recording showcases their distinctive vocal harmonies and production style, which drew comparisons to the Motown and British Invasion sounds of the late 1960s. The Countdown Singers were known for their dynamic live performances and studio experimentation, and this single reflects their commitment to crafting memorable, emotionally resonant pop records that bridged the gap between rock and soul. The song remains a notable example of their contribution to the genre during a pivotal era in music history.