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Released as a standalone single in 1982, this song remains Madness’s only UK #1 single despite enduring popularity over the last thirty years.
This song is about a boy who has just turned 16, and visits his local chemist shop (AKA drugstore in the US) to buy condoms to have some “fun”. His embarras...
[Verse 1]
Good morning, miss
Can I help you, son?
Sixteen today
And up for fun
I'm a big boy now
Or so they say
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way
[Verse 2]
Box of balloons
With the feather-light touch
Pack of party-poppers
That pop in the night
A toothbrush and hairspray
Plastic grin
Miss Clay on all corners
Has just walked in
[Chorus]
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of
[Verse 3]
N-n-n-n-n-n-no no, miss
You misunderstood
Sixteen big boy
Full pint in my manhood
I'm up to date
And the date's today
So if you'll serve
I'll be on my way
[Chorus]
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of Fun
[Bridge]
I'm sorry, son
But we don't stock
Party gimmicks
In this shop
Try the House of Fun
It's quicker if you run
This is a chemist's
Not a joke shop!
[Verse 4]
Party hats
Simple enough clear
Comprehende, savez, understand
Do you hear?
A pack of party hats
With the coloured tips
Too late!
Gorgon's heard gossip
Well hello, Joe, hello, Miss Clay
Many happy returns from the day
[Chorus]
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the lion's den
Temptation's on his way
Welcome to the House of Fun
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now I've come of age
Welcome to the House of
House of Fun was written by Mike Barson & Lee Thompson.
House of Fun was produced by Alan Winstanley & Clive Langer.
Madness released House of Fun on Fri May 14 1982.