Hazard
Richard Marx
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"My mother came to Hazard when I was just seven Even then the folks in town said with prejudiced eyes That boy's not right Three years ago when I came to know Mary First time that someone looked beyond the rumors and the lies And saw the man inside We used to walk down by the river She loved to watch the sun go down We used to walk along the river And dream our way out of this town No one understood what I felt for Mary No one cared until the night she went out walking alone And never came home Man with a badge came knocking next morning Here was I surrounded by a thousand fingers suddenly Pointed right at me I swear I left her by the river I swear I left her safe and sound I need to make it to the river And leave this old Nebraska town I think about my life gone by And how it's done me wrong There's no escape for me this time All of my rescues are gone, long gone I swear I left her by the river I swear I left her safe and sound I need to make it to the river And leave this old Nebraska town
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Written by: Richard Marx
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Hazard" by Richard Marx was released in 1992, as a single from his third studio album "Rush Street."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., and it also reached number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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GenreClassified under the pop-rock genre, "Hazard" is known for its melodic tune and emotional lyrics.
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Unique Music VideoThe music video for "Hazard" is a mini-drama, considered unusual for its time. It was directed by Michael Haussman and stars Marx as a suspect in a murder investigation.
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Song ThemeThe narrative in "Hazard" revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a woman named Mary and the ensuing suspicion on the song's protagonist. Marx leaves it up to the listeners to interpret the song's ending.
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Popularity Outside America"Hazard" was a great hit in the UK and Australia, where it charted at number 3 and number 1 respectively. Marx won an ARIA Award for this song in Australia.
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Song OriginThe idea of the song came to Marx after he saw the town name 'Hazard' on a road sign during a cross-country trip.
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Musical StructureThe song is noted for its prominent use of the piano, along with light usage of the drums and the synthesizer. The composition falls under the ballad style of music.
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Acclaim"Hazard" helped Richard Marx secure a nomination for the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 35th Grammy Awards in 1993.
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Deviation from Previous SongsWhile Marx was known for his love songs, "Hazard" was a deviation and gave him an opportunity to experiment with a different genre, that of murder ballads.
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Speculations and InterpretationsOver the years, listeners and critics have speculated on the mystery element in the song. However, Marx has stated that he deliberately kept the song ambiguous and enjoys the fact that it can have multiple interpretations.
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Lasting PopularityDespite nearly three decades since its release, "Hazard" continues to enjoy popularity and has been covered by multiple artists internationally.
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