Kate Bush

Released: October 27, 1978

Songwriter: Kate Bush

Producer: Andrew Powell

[Verse 1]
You stood in the belltower
But now you're gone
So who knows all the sights
Of Notre Dame?

[Pre-Chorus 1]
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

[Chorus]
Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror
Won't leave me alone
The first time in my life
I keep the lights on to ease my soul
Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror
Won't leave it alone

[Post-Chorus]
I don't know
Is this the right thing to do?

[Verse 2]
Rehearsing in your things
I feel guilty
And retracing all the scenes
Of your big hit

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Oh, God, you needed the leading role
It wasn't me who made you go, though
All I want to do is forget
You, friend

[Chorus]
Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror
Won't leave me alone, yeah
The first time in my life
I keep the lights on to ease my soul (Ooh)
Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror
Won't leave it alone

[Post-Chorus]
I don't know
Is this the right thing to do?

[Interlude]

[Verse 3]
Who calls me from the other side
Of the street?
And who taps me on the shoulder?
I turn around, but you're gone

[Pre-Chorus 3]
I've got a hunch that you're following
To get your own back on me
All I want to do is forget
You, friend

[Chorus]
Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror
Won't leave me alone, uhn uh
First time in my life
I keep the lights on to ease my soul
Hammer Horror, Hammer Horror
Won't leave it alone

[Post-Chorus]
I don't know
Is this the right thing to do?

Kate Bush is an art pop singer and songwriter from Bexleyheath, a suburb of London, England. Her debut single “Wuthering Heights” hit number one on the UK charts in 1978, winning her a Brit award for best female performance, and propelling her into fame.

She went on to write, record and produce ten studio albums including her UK bestselling fifth album, Hounds of Love in 1985.

She is known for her experimental musical style and live performances, but has only toured twice – first in 1979 then 35 years later in 2014 – both of which have received releases in the form of either an EP, LP and/or video.

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