“Sanity Room” is a Chancres song that earned a wide following by refusing to behave normally. The structure wanders, circles back on itself, and pauses in odd places—exactly the sort of thing that made it a crowd favourite. Lyrically, it’s delivered rather wistfully, recognising the need for a small, padded corner of peace. The warbling narrator contemplates moderation, psychiatric assistance, and the general wisdom of stepping away before becoming “society’s man,” all delivered with the Chancres unique punkish sound, producing much crowd approbation. The odd expression of vocalist Clive is reputedly because St Kilda won a game in the obscure sport of Australian Rules Football.
Sanity Room
