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Purple Tragedy
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Blues
Purple Tragedy was released on August 13, 2026 by Michael Hawk as a part of the album Purple Tragedy - Single
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Release DateAugust 13, 2026
LabelMichael Hawk
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM74

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Michael Hawk
Michael Hawk
Programming
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael Hawk
Michael Hawk
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Michael Hawk
Michael Hawk
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The oak plank takes my weight at last
My linen shirt is stained maroon
I bought this coat in Portsmouth town
To impress a girl who moved away
Now salt water licks my boots
And the sun descends without apology
[Chorus]
Let the horizon bleed into the tide
I am sinking with my pride
The water is cold and perfectly clean
(Sinking so clean)
It takes what is left of the scene
[Verse 2]
My grandfather said the sea was noble
He was a liar with bad knees
There is nothing grand about wet wood
Or damp canvas in September
I spilled the last swallow of gin
It mixes with red on my sleeve
[Chorus]
Let the horizon bleed into the tide
I am sinking with my pride
The water is cold and perfectly clean
(Sinking so clean)
It takes what is left of the scene
[Bridge]
The sky performs its purple tragedy
It does not care who watches from the deck
I spent thirty years seeking an audience
Only to die for the gulls
[Chorus]
Let the horizon bleed into the tide
I am sinking with my pride
The water is cold and perfectly clean
(Sinking so clean)
It takes what is left of the scene
[Outro]
The water rises slow
(Rises slow)
Good night to the oak
(Good night)
Good night to the sun
Written by: Michael Hawk
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