Suicide Blonde

INXS

About Suicide Blonde

"Suicide Blonde" is the first single from the INXS album X. It reached number two in Australia, number nine in the United States, and number 11 in the United Kingdom. In Canada and New Zealand, the song reached number one. At the APRA Music Awards of 1991, "Suicide Blonde" won the award Most Performed Australian Work Overseas.


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1991
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Don't you know what you're doing
You've got a death wish

Suicide blonde
Suicide blonde
Suicide blonde
Suicide blonde

Suicide blonde was the color of her hair
Like a cheap distraction for a new affair
She knew it would finish before it began
Wow baby I think you lost the plan

You want to make her suicide blonde
Love devastation, suicide blonde
You want to make her suicide blonde
Love devastation, suicide blonde

She stripped to the beat but her clothes stay on
White light everywhere but you can't see a thing
Such a squeeze
A mad sad moment
Glory to you
Glory to you
Take me there
Take me there

Got some revelation
Put into your hands
Save you from your misery like rain across the land
Don't you see the color of deception
Turning your world around again

You want to make her suicide blonde
Love devastation, suicide blonde
You want to make her suicide blonde
Love devastation, suicide blonde

You want to make
You want to make
You want to make her suicide blonde
You want to make
Aww

That's the story

You want to make her suicide blonde
Love devastation, suicide blonde
You want to make her suicide blonde
Love devastation, suicide blonde

Love devastation
You want to make her suicide blonde
Love devastation, suicide blonde

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INXS

INXS (pronounced "in excess", In-XS) were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays were Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar and keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar and saxophone. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose "sultry good looks" and magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, ANDREW FARRISS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Suicide Blonde" is a song by the Australian rock band INXS. It was released in 1990 as the first single from their seventh studio album, "X."
Inspiration
The song is said to be inspired by Kylie Minogue, who was dating the lead singer Michael Hutchence at the time. He stated in an interview that Minogue herself was the 'suicide blonde'.
Song Name
The song title "Suicide Blonde" actually refers to the way that certain women dye their hair by themselves, not necessarily as a reference to someone committing suicide.
Chart Performance
"Suicide Blonde" peaked at No.2 on the ARIA Singles Chart in Australia.
International Success
Besides reaching high on the Australian charts, it also achieved No.9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The colorful music video for "Suicide Blonde" was shot in the Gallerie Victoria in Sydney.
Harmonica Sounds
One particular characteristic of the song is the prominent use of the harmonica player, Charlie Musselwhite.
Album Impact
The song is one of INXS' most known songs and helped to secure the success for their album 'X', which reached No.3 on the Billboard 200 and No.2 on the UK Albums Chart.
Song Legacy
To date, "Suicide Blonde" remains one of INXS's most popular songs and is frequently played on various classic rock and pop radio stations.
Live Performances
INXS often played "Suicide Blonde" during their live performances and it was very well received by audiences worldwide.

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