In 2005 he released the album See The Sun with the lead track "Better Days", followed shortly after by "Class A" and most recently "Opportunity."
His third album, Summer at Eureka, was released on the 17th of May, 2008. On 26th May, 2008 it achieved #1 status in Australia, becoming his third consecutive #1 album. The first single of the album has been You Pick Me Up and reached #47 on the Australian Charts.
Pete's fourth studio album Blue Sky Blue was released on 2nd September 2011 and debuted at number 6 on the ARIA albums chart. The first single Always A Winner was released on the 10th June 2011. The video features a James Bond type theme. The second single Free was released in September 2011 and spent 2 weeks at #50 in the ARIA singles chart. The video for 'Free' features clips taken during his 2011 tour of Brazil.
So Beautiful
Pete Murray Lyrics
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In the backyard of a friends place
Thinking about you
Thinking of the crowd you're in,
What you're up to, where you've been,
Just thinking
You know the clothes that you wear and the color in your hair
Now you tell me why is it so,
You're bigger than Mighty Joe
At least you think so
God my fingers burn,
Now when I think of touching your hair
You have changed so much that I don't know if I can call you and tell you I care
And I would love to bring you down, plant your feet back on the ground
Threw my smoke down on the ground
Turned my head and I heard the sound that reminded me
Of the days so young and sweet
Always so much fun to me,
At least I thought so
Now you think you're so damn fine,
You could rule the world,
No not mine,
I don't think so
God my fingers burn,
Now when I think of touching your hair
You have changed so much that I don't know if I can call you and tell you I care
And I would love to bring you down, plant your feet back on the ground
You know the scene that you're in and the people that you've been with
Just get to me
But you think I'm not as cool
As you are so beautiful,
Who you foolin'?
Well I'm here to tell you babe the game you're in is just a game, so damn pretentious
God my fingers burn,
Now when I think of touching your hair
You have changed so much that I don't know if I can call you and tell you I care
And I would love to bring you down, plant your feet back on the ground
You think you're so beautiful, so beautiful
The lyrics of Pete Murray's song "So Beautiful" explore the emotions of a man who is stuck thinking about a woman he used to know. He finds himself lost in thought while in the backyard of a friend's place, contemplating the life that his former lover is leading. He reflects on the trivialities of appearance ("the clothes that you wear and the color in your hair") and questions the woman's superiority complex ("you think you're so damn fine, you could rule the world"). The singer wrestles with his own feelings of desire and confusion, wondering whether he can even call her anymore and express how much he cares.
Throughout the song, the singer yearns for a time when things were simpler and recalls happier memories with the woman. He seems to hold feelings of disdain for her current circumstances, feeling that she has become enamored with a superficial and pretentious lifestyle. The repetition of the phrase "God my fingers burn" after each verse represents the feeling of anxiety and energy that he cannot seem to shake.
Overall, the song presents a powerful and relatable portrayal of longing, heartache, and regret. It highlights the complex emotions that can arise from the end of a relationship and showcases the dangers of getting lost in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Found myself just the other day
I was lost in thought just recently
In the backyard of a friends place
I was in a friend's backyard at that moment
Thinking about you
My mind was occupied with you
Thinking of the crowd you're in,
I was picturing the people around you
What you're up to, where you've been,
I was curious about your activities and your whereabouts
Just thinking
I was lost in thought
You know the clothes that you wear and the color in your hair
Your clothing and hair color should not define you
Shouldn't change you
They should not determine who you are as a person
Now you tell me why is it so,
I am curious about why this is the case
You're bigger than Mighty Joe
You have an overinflated sense of self-importance
At least you think so
At least that's what you believe
God my fingers burn,
My emotions are intense and overwhelming
Now when I think of touching your hair
The idea of getting close to you again is unsettling
You have changed so much that I don't know if I can call you and tell you I care
You have become so different that I don't know if I can still reach out to you and express my affection
And I would love to bring you down, plant your feet back on the ground
I wish I could make you less arrogant and help you become more grounded and humble
Threw my smoke down on the ground
I discarded my cigarette on the floor
Turned my head and I heard the sound that reminded me
I glanced back and heard a noise that brought back memories
Of the days so young and sweet
I remembered the happy and carefree moments of our past
Always so much fun to me,
Those memories were always enjoyable for me
At least I thought so
At least those were my perceptions at that time
Now you think you're so damn fine,
You believe that you are very attractive
You could rule the world,
You have an inflated ego and believe that you can control everything
No not mine,
It's not my view
I don't think so
I disagree
You know the scene that you're in and the people that you've been with
I am aware of your social circle and your acquaintances
Just get to me
It is affecting me emotionally
But you think I'm not as cool
You believe that you are more fashionable and popular than me
As you are so beautiful,
Because you are good-looking
Who you foolin'?
Who are you trying to deceive?
Well I'm here to tell you babe the game you're in is just a game, so damn pretentious
I want to point out that your behavior and attitude are superficial and insincere
You think you're so beautiful, so beautiful
You overestimate the value of your appearance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETE MURRAY
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@linotheundead
Simone, my love...
My life was changed from the first moment I laid eyes on you, and your sweet voice was the most gorgeous thing I've ever heard.
This is the last song I ever sang with you while you strummed your guitar.
You are never too far from my mind. Everywhere I look it's like something reminds me of you. I miss you every day and love you still.
A more beautiful soul, generous heart, and fighting spirit I have not known. There are pieces of my heart that were simply always yours, and I will love you forever.
I am so thankful for the love you gave, the kindness you showed, and I have no doubt that you knew just how much you will always mean to me. I did, do, and will always love you. Rest in peace, my darling.
@nr1785
One of the best songs ever. Our Aussie songwriters are so under rated.
@mathewpayne8279
True ?! I'm proud if so 🇦🇺🦘❤️
@billythekid9821
? It's not that good Sorry, not sorry.
@korace178
Honestly not sure how he didn’t become big with this song.
@transittimes2008
He got big here in Australia, clearly not international, but always an Aussie star.
You find that the songs that sound ridiculous are the ones that get more attention. This song is a masterpiece though.
@retroguy95
@@OfAngelsAndAnarchist what a load of absolute crap "Australia doesn't really have great art" what an ignorant and just plain wrong statement.
@dragon13304
I was surprised to hear this song on an America TV Show (One Tree Hill), I didn't think it got any airplay outside of Australia and New Zealand. They still play this regularly on Aussie radio stations such as Triple M, amazing track! One of faves from the 00s
@casperc9418
17 years and never get tired listening to this song.... so beautiful!
@doggity_9716
He should have been huge internationally. Very underrated
@BenjaminOommen
Who's listening to this after a decade?
Man time flies, can't believe it's 2019 already.