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murder story (demo)


composers
Written by: Kerr / Burchill


publisher
© EMI Music Publishing Limited: (1979 - 2007)
© JKMC-Bucks Music Group Ltd / Hornall Music: (2008 - 2014)
© BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd: (2015 -)


background
Another dark anthem, Murder Story went hand-in-hand with Plesantly Disturbed to close the main set of their 1978 gigs. During the year, it became lighter in style and tone, with Mick adding extra melodies and chords, whilst musically chasing Charlie through the instrumental break. By their performance at Grangemouth Town Hall in December 1978, the song was on the brink of evolving, and hints of Life In A Day were starting to appear.

It was recorded for the band's third demo tape. This version followed the eventually studio version closely until the middle-8 where the demo featured a moorish style instrumental, repeated the final chrous and then came to a natural end. (This was unlike the recorded version which built steadily in intensity before abruptly terminating mid-line.)



see also:
Murder Story



lyrics
You say to me things should soon be alright.
I get so scared if I don't get out at night.
The question's real,
The answer so false.
I just can't cope no more with this rate of pulse.
I lost my past,
I gave it away.
I feel so insecure,
I just can't face another day.
Please be kind,
Don't call me no wreck.
My nerves are very live you know,
But soon they're going to break.

No, oh no,
Another murder story.
No, oh no,
Another murder story.

So don't come too close,
I can't stand the heat.
I get nightmares of places people go to meet.
It's so apparent when I walk in the door,
That I'm all alone.
There's no one home and no one wants me anymore.
So claustrophobic if I stand in one place,
This state of mind I'm in is positively quite a disgrace.
The children from the street call out my name,
"Hey You".
It's all so mutual but you know,
I just don't want to share no fame.

No, oh no,
Another murder story.
No, oh no,
Another murder story.
No, oh no,
Murder story.
No, oh no,
No, oh no.



demo discography
Demo Version (5:19)
Producer: Unknown
5 Tracks Demo Tape