Pink Turns to Blue

Hüsker Dü

About Pink Turns to Blue

"Pink Turns to Blue" is a song by American rock band Hüsker Dü. Written by Grant Hart, it is the 17th track on their 1984 double album Zen Arcade. It describes a young woman who gets addicted to drugs, overdoses, and dies. The song was never released as a single, but is considered one of their best songs by Pitchfork.


Year:
1984
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Going out each day to score, she was no whore but for me
Celebrating every day the way she thought it should be

And I don't know what to do
Now that pink has turned to blue
And I don't know what to do
Now that pink has turned to blue

She was always by my side and never tried to leave
Standing up for me and like a tree for what she believed

And I don't know what to do
Now that pink has turned to blue
And I don't know what to do
Now that pink has turned to blue

Don't know what to do
Now that pink has turned to blue
I don't know what to do
Now that pink has turned to blue

No more rope and too much dope, she's lying on the bed
Angels pacing, gently placing roses 'round her head

And I don't know what to do
Now that pink has turned to blue
Now I don't know what to do
Now that pink has turned to blue

And I don't know what to do
Now that pink has turned to blue
Now I don't know what to do

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Hüsker Dü

Hüsker Dü (/ˈhʊskərˈduː/) was an American rock band formed in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1979. The band's continual members were guitarist/vocalist Bob Mould, bassist Greg Norton, and drummer/vocalist Grant Hart. more »

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Written by: GRANT HART

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12 facts about this song

Band Information
"Pink Turns to Blue" is a song by the American punk rock band Hüsker Dü.
Album Discovery
The song is from their iconic double album "Zen Arcade," which was released in 1984.
Theme
Layering melodic elements over noise-filled rock, the song explores themes of loss, addiction, and death.
Songwriter
The lyrics and music of the song were written by the band's drummer, Grant Hart.
Reviews
The song has been positively reviewed for its unflinching lyricism and its catchy, pop-influenced melody, despite its dark lyrics.
Inspirations
The song is rumored to be about a girlfriend of Grant Hart's who died of an overdose, leading to the blue reference as symbolic of death and transition.
Song Position
"Pink Turns to Blue" is the seventh song on the Zen Arcade album and is considered a standout track.
Transformation
It's considered a symbol for the band's progression from hardcore punk roots to a more melodic and experimental sound.
Visual Elements
The official cover art for "Zen Arcade" features a black and white panel comic backdrop serving as a metaphorical dichotic backdrop for songs like "Pink Turns to Blue".
Impact
The song, along with the rest of the album was instrumental in influencing the development of alternative rock in the United States.
Live Performance
Despite Grant Hart's death in 2017, "Pink Turns to Blue" is often performed live by Bob Mould, the band's co-frontman.
Recognition
"Pink Turns to Blue," along with Zen Arcade, is consistently ranked highly in greatest-ever album lists, signifying its lasting reputation.

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