Mr. Deadly
Robyn Hitchcock · Invisible Hitchcock [1986]
Flickers on the dashboard as the melody dissolves into his brain
Hovering the kestral over chequered fields suspended in the air
Settles on a movement and swoops down to find this time, there's nothing there
And all who hear him say you must further gone then they
And all who hear him say he must be mad to be himself around today
All my final children will be sticky little mushrooms in a field
Harvesting your future just by sitting there whatever will it yield
And all who hear him say you must be further gone then they
And all who hear him say he must be mad to be himself around today
Around today
Around today
Around today
Mr. Deadly
Robyn Hitchcock's "Mr. Deadly" appears on the 1986 album *Invisible Hitchcock*, marking a pivotal moment in his transition from the post-punk energy of The Cure to a more introspective, guitar-driven solo style. The track exemplifies the melancholic and atmospheric sound that would define his early solo career, blending jangly pop melodies with a brooding, sometimes cynical, lyrical perspective. Released during a period where Hitchcock was redefining the British indie landscape, the song captures a specific mood of urban isolation and existential questioning that became a hallmark of his work. It stands as a testament to his ability to craft memorable, emotionally resonant recordings that bridge the gap between punk's raw energy and art-rock's polished sensibility.