Hit Song
Peter Murphy · Holy Smoke [2011]
Walking in the street
Breath the only friend
Strangers pass me by
I'm moving, moving with the wind
Inside me now, the gold
The gold at rainbows end
Stranger to myself, a stranger
Stranger till the end
Behind the closed door
The one we painted green
To remind me of the perfect plan
Wash my face in fields of green
Take me to the stars for free
Point me to the high wire call
Wake me true and wake me all
Walk me in the streets
Take me, to a view on high
To an empire state
Tease, tease and bake me dry
Swerve and turn on me
Melt me, melt me to the wall
Like an unspeant fortune, I'm running
Running with the call
Behind the closed door
The one we painted green
To remind me of a perfect plan
Wash my face
In fields of green
Take me to the stars for free
point me to the high wire call
Wake me true and wake me all
Hit Song
Peter Murphy's 'Hit Song' appears on his 2011 album Holy Smoke, a record that showcases his continued mastery of gothic rock and post-punk textures. As the frontman of Bauhaus, Murphy has long cultivated a distinctive, theatrical vocal style that bridges the gap between dark introspection and anthemic power. This track reflects the mature songwriting found throughout the Holy Smoke sessions, blending atmospheric production with his signature baritone delivery. The album represents a significant chapter in his solo discography, demonstrating his ability to evolve while maintaining the core elements that defined his earlier work. 'Hit Song' stands as a testament to Murphy's enduring influence in the alternative music landscape, offering listeners a polished example of his late-career artistic vision.