House of Fun

by Madness

From the album: Complete Madness

Track 9 of 16 on Complete Madness (1982).

Duration: 2:51

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Lyrics for House of Fun

Good morning, Miss Can I help you, son? 16 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 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 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 N-n-n-n-n-n-no, no, Miss, you misunderstood 16, 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 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 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, not a joke shop Party hats, simple enough clear Comprehend, savvy, understand, do you hear? A pack of party hats with the colored tips Too late, Gorgon's heard gossip Well, hello, Joe, hello, Miss Clay Many happy returns from the day 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 fun Welcome to the-

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