Pink Frost

The Chills

About Pink Frost

"Pink Frost" is a song by New Zealand band The Chills. The song was originally recorded in 1982. It was released as a single in 1984. Its B-side was the instrumental track "Purple Girl". It reached number 17 on the New Zealand singles chart. The song was written by lead singer/guitarist Martin Phillipps, and features a line-up of Phillipps, Terry Moore (bass, backing vocals, percussion), and Martyn Bull (drums, percussion). The song was recorded on 29 May 1982 at The Lab Studios in Auckland and mixed in January 1984 at Auckland's Progressive Studios by Terry King, Doug Hood, Chris Knox, and band members Moore and Phillipps. It was released in June 1984. Owing to the length of time taken to release the track, it was a posthumous release for Bull, who had died of leukaemia during 1983. The song was initially released as a single only, but was later part of the 1986 compilation album Kaleidoscope World. It had previously been released in 1985 as a track on the Flying Nun compilation Tuatara (album). A video to accompany the single was filmed in and around Sandymount and Taiaroa Head on Otago Peninsula. 


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I want to stop my crying
I want to stop my crying
But she's lying there dying
How can I live when you see what I've done?
How can I live when you see what I've done?
What can I do if she dies?
What can I do if she dies?
What can I do if she's lost?
Just the thought fills my heart with Pink Frost
I thought I was dreaming -
So I didn't heed her screaming
I'm so scared
I'm so scared
She won't move and I'm holding her head
She won't move and I'm holding her head
She's lost...Bye Bye Bye
She's lost...Bye Bye Bye
She's lost...Bye Bye Bye
Pink frost...Bye Bye Bye
I'm really not lying
I'm so scared
I'll have to stop my crying
Now she's dead
What can I do if she dies?
What can I do if she dies?
What can I do if she's lost?
Just the thought fills my heart with Pink Frost
(Oh no!)

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The Chills

The Chills are a guitar and keyboard-based rock band from Dunedin, New Zealand. The band is essentially the continuing project of singer/songwriter Martin Phillips, who is the group's sole constant member—for a time in the 1990s, the act was billed as Martin Phillipps & The Chills. In the 1980s and 1990s, The Chills had some significant chart success in their homeland, and were a cult band in other parts of the world as one of the earliest proponents of the Dunedin Sound. more »

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Written by: MARTIN JOHN JAMES PHILLIPPS

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Pink Frost" was released in 1984 by the New Zealand band 'The Chills'. This single is one of the band's most successful songs to date.
Chart Performance
While the song did not reach the top of any major international chart, it is widely regarded as a classic in the genre of Dunedin Sound. Its popularity was more on a cult and underground level.
Music Style
"Pink Frost" is known for its distinctive style that blends pop, punk, and psychedelia. This style is often referred to as the "Dunedin Sound," named after the southern New Zealand city where the band originated.
Song Composition
It's notable for its haunting and seemingly contrasting composition, which initially begins quite softly and sweetly before turning into a more edgy and haunting tone as the track progresses.
Songwriter
The song was written by the band's lead singer, Martin Phillipps, who has been the only constant member of 'The Chills'.
Album Inclusion
Although "Pink Frost" was released as a standalone single, it was later included in the compilation album "Kaleidoscope World" released in 1986.
Song Cover
Various other artists have covered the song, indicating its enduring appeal in the alternative music scene. The song is still highly regarded and frequently played on alternative radio stations.
Music Video
The music video for "Pink Frost" was filmed at a beach close to Dunedin, New Zealand. The video adds to the eerie and haunting impact of the song.
Song Themes
The song deals with themes of loss, death, and guilt. The lyrics are ambiguous and open to interpretation, which has further added to its mystique and appeal.
Influence and Legacy
Despite not being a commercial success, "Pink Frost" has influenced many alternative rock groups, both in New Zealand and overseas, making it a classic within the genre.
Reissues
"Pink Frost" has been reissued a number of times, highlighting its enduring popularity. Most recently, it was included in the 2020 expanded reissue of "Submarine Bells," the band's first full-length album.
Accidental Creation
Interestingly, "Pink Frost" began as a mistake. While attempting to play another song, band member Martin Phillipps accidentally discovered the chilling opening chord sequence that he would use for "Pink Frost".

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