Hammer Horror

Kate Bush · This Woman's Work Anthology 1978 - 1990 [1999]

You stood in the belltower,

But now you're gone.

So who knows all the sights

Of Notre Dame?



They've got the stars for the gallant hearts.

I'm the replacement for your part.

But all I want to do is forget

You, friend.



Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror,

Won't leave me alone.

The first time in my life,

I leave the lights on

To ease my soul.

Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror,

Won't leave it alone.

I don't know,

Is this the right thing to do?



Rehearsing in your things,

I feel guilty.

And retracing all the scenes,

Of your big hit,

Oh, God, you needed the leading role.

It wasn't me who made you go, though.

Now all I want to do is forget

You, friend.



Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror,

Won't leave me alone.

The first time in my life,

I leave the lights on

To ease my soul.

Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror,

Won't leave it alone.

I don't know,

Is this the right thing to do?



Who calls me from the other side

Of the street?

And who taps me on the shoulder?

I turn around, but you're gone.



I've got a hunch that you're following,

To get your own back on me.

So all I want to do is forget

You, friend.



Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror,

Won't leave me alone.

The first time in my life,

I leave the lights on

To ease my soul.

Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror,

Won't leave it alone.

I don't know,

Is this the right thing to do?

About Hammer Horror

Kate Bush's "Hammer Horror" stands as a haunting centerpiece on her 1999 anthology *This Woman's Work*, capturing the eerie atmosphere of her 1978 debut era. The track blends theatrical vocal delivery with a driving, industrial-tinged rhythm, reflecting Bush's unique ability to merge pop sensibilities with gothic horror imagery. Released alongside other iconic tracks like "Army Dreamers" and "Rocket Man," the song exemplifies her signature style of dramatic storytelling and atmospheric production. It remains a defining recording that showcases her fearless experimentation with sound and her enduring influence on alternative music. The piece serves as a testament to her early mastery of creating immersive sonic worlds that linger long after the final note fades.