Discover the story of the song > My Own Invention – Theatre of Hate

The protagonist of the song is talking about different people who have become famous or notorious for various reasons. They mention Mary Bell, Yorkshire Jack, Idi Amin, Son of Sam, Charlie Manson, Raymond Fernandez, and Martha Beck. The protagonist says that these people have become known for their actions, and that they could make money by writing about their experiences. The song repeats that there are many different ways to become famous or make money, and it's time to play.