A Strange Kind of Love

Peter Murphy

About A Strange Kind of Love

"A Strange Kind of Love" is a song by English musician Peter Murphy, from his third solo studio album, Deep (1989). Produced by Murphy himself and Simon Rogers, it was released as the third single off the album in 1990 through Beggars Banquet and RCA Records. Even though the song didn't maintain the mainstream success of the previous single, "Cuts You Up", it charted on US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, peaking at number 21.


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2005
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A strange kind of love 
A strange kind of feeling 
Swims through your eyes 
And like the doors 
To a wide vast dominion 
They open to your prise 
This is no terror ground 
Or place for the rage 
No broken hearts 
White wash lies 
Just a taste for the truth 
Perfect taste choice and meaning 
A look into your eyes 
Blind to the gemstone alone 
A smile from a frown circles round 
Should he stay or should he go 
Let him shout a rage so strong 
A rage that knows no right or wrong 
And take a little piece of you 
There is no middle ground 
Or that's how it seems 
For us to walk or to take 
Instead we tumble down 
Either side left or right 
To love or to hate

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Peter Murphy

Peter John Murphy (born 11 July 1957) is an English rock vocalist. He was the vocalist of the rock group Bauhaus, and later went on to release a number of solo albums, such as Deep and Love Hysteria. Thin, with prominent cheekbones, a baritone voice, and a penchant for gloomy poetics, Murphy is often called the "Godfather of Goth." more »

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Written by: PETER JOHN MURPHY

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11 facts about this song

Artist Information
Peter Murphy is an English singer-songwriter, known as the "Godfather of Goth," who was the vocalist for the gothic rock group, Bauhaus.
Music Genre
"A Strange Kind of Love" is classified as a track falling under the genres of Alternative Rock and Gothic Rock.
Album
This single is a part of Murphy's third solo studio album, "Deep".
Release Year
The song "A Strange Kind of Love" was actually released twice, first as a single in November 1989, and later included in the album "Deep", released in December 1989.
Music Video
The music video for "A Strange Kind of Love" features Murphy in a variety of shapeshifting forms, playing into his theatrical Bauhaus roots.
Chart Success
The song charted at number 21 in the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at number 49 in the UK Singles Chart. It's considered one of Murphy’s most well-known and successful singles.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "A Strange Kind of Love" don't have a conventional choruses-verses structure, which is characteristic of Peter Murphy’s songwriting style.
Musical Composition
The musical composition of the song is simple, and is built around a single guitar melody, played over a steady drum beat.
Critical Reception
The track received much positive feedback from critics. It's been appreciated for its atmospheric composition and lauded as a key track in his solo discography.
Notable Performances
Peter Murphy often performs "A Strange Kind of Love" as part of his set list during his live performances.
Remix Version
In 2011, Bassnectar, a popular DJ, released a remix of "A Strange Kind of Love".

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