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4 B.f

Release date: 3rd May 1988

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"4 B.f" is a track by Madness, from the album The Madness, released 3rd May 1988. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Madness

Madness

Lyrics

4 B.f

The foundation member of a space age group

Who crooned his way to my heart

Who took the breath of young men and women

Has left us for a brand new start

But oh, I've got a feeling

A strange kind of feeling

And inspiration of many dreams

The instigate for now it seems

And oh, I get your meaning

You're shy but a human being

I hope things work out for better

Bloom into forever

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, yes, I skip sweet to the beauty queen

Nothing that won't turn at all tear us apart

So make me a deal and I'll take you there

Love was the drug that finally made you despair

I hope things work out for better

Bloom into forever

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh

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From The Madness

1988
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The Madness
The Madness
Madness
Release year
1988
  1. —Nightmare Nightmare
  2. —Song in Red
  3. —Be Good Boy
  4. —Flashings
  5. —Gabriel's Horn
  6. —Thunder and Lightning
  7. —11th Hour
  8. —Beat the Bride
  9. —4 B.f
  10. —Nail Down the Days
  11. —In Wonder
  12. —Oh

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