In the Middle of the Night by Madness
In the Middle of the Night by Madness

In the Middle of the Night

Madness * Track #8 On One Step Beyond

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In the Middle of the Night by Madness

Release Date
Fri Oct 19 1979
Performed by
Madness
Produced by
Alan Winstanley & Clive Langer
Writed by
Graham McPherson & Chris Foreman
About

This jaunty comedy tune from Madness’s debut album tells the story of George, cheerful newsagent by day, lechy knicker-thief by night.

In the Middle of the Night Lyrics

Nice man George, newsagent on the corner
Not very rich, but never any poorer
Jaunty old George, a happy sixty-three
Not very tall, but healthier than me
He whistles timeless tunes as he saunters down the street
Springs in his legs and elastic in his feet

But in the middle of the night
He steals through your garden
Gives your hosiery a fright
And doesn't say pardon
As soft as a breeze
With an arm full of underwear
On his hands and knees
Dreams about the knicker scare

Hello there George, newsagent on the corner
How's the old car, yes the climate's getting warmer
Chatty old George as you get your morning paper
Read about the knicker thief, underwear taker
Bids you 'Good day', as you wander out the door
Never closes early, always cleans the floor

But when darkness hits the town
And there's washing on your line
Get your knickers down
Before the dreaded sign
When the clock strikes eight
And you're snuggled up in bed
He'll be at the garden gate
Filling underwear with dread

Nice man George, newsagent on the corner
He was closed today, maybe gone to mow the lawn
I had to go further down the road to get me currant bun
Hello - Isn't that George on page one?
No it couldn't be, but yes it is
Difficult to see from these photofits

But they are after him
Of that you can be sure
They've called him on the phone
They've knocked on his door
A-But he's gone away
Gone to stay with some mates
He got the papers early
And saw his own face

In the Middle of the Night Q&A

Who wrote In the Middle of the Night's ?

In the Middle of the Night was written by Graham McPherson & Chris Foreman.

Who produced In the Middle of the Night's ?

In the Middle of the Night was produced by Alan Winstanley & Clive Langer.

When did Madness release In the Middle of the Night?

Madness released In the Middle of the Night on Fri Oct 19 1979.

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