A Design for Life was written by Manic Street Preachers (lyrics principally by Nicky Wire and music by James Dean Bradfield), and was released in April 1996 as the lead single from their fourth studio album Everything Must Go. The song is an alternative rock anthem reflecting on class identity and working‑class life in Britain, with lyrics mainly by bassist Nicky Wire and music by singer‑guitarist James Dean Bradfield. A Design for Life reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and has since become one of Manic Street Preachers’ signature songs and a staple of 1990s British rock.
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