The Murmurs were an American alternative pop music duo composed of singers/… Read Full Bio ↴The Murmurs were an American alternative pop music duo composed of singers/songwriters Leisha Hailey and Heather Grody. They began performing in 1991 while the duo were both students of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. With their self-released, debut album, Who We Are, the duo quickly attracted a cult following on the East Village club circuit. In 1994, The Murmurs signed with MCA Records. They released their self-titled LP the same year. The duo expanded into a four-woman group in 1997 with the addition of bassist Sheri Ozeki and drummer Sherri Solinger. They released Pristine Smut in 1997 and, a year later, Blender.

Hailey and Grody rejoined in 2001 as a new band entitled Gush. But the band Gush later split up due to Hailey's busy acting schedule.

In 2007 Leisha Hailey started another band called Uh Huh Her with Camila Grey and Alicia Warrington.

As of now Uh Huh Her consists of Leisha Hailey and Camila Grey.

Smash
The Murmurs Lyrics

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I dreamed that I knew the secret code
I cracked the formula and found the perfect note
Now it's so easy to give you what you need
Your face betrays you, it's not so hard to read

Big head, back lash,
I see your face and I wanna smash
Smash! Gonna take you far

Your charm, sweet sound, it's all for sale
Go climb Mount Everest, I can't afford to fail
A certain beauty, that million dollar smile
Just give them what they want before it's out of style

You wanna smash, smash!
Gonna take you far
Don't wanna crash
Crash! Who do you think you are?

Big head, back lash,
I see your face and I wanna smash
Smash! Gonna take you far

Have her drink some poisoning
Can get so high you forget how to think

Go cry, and crash
So dry, get trashed
No lie, all thrash
Oh my! More cash!

You wanna smash
Gonna take you far
Don't wanna crash
Crash! Who do you think you are?
You wanna smash
Gonna take you far
Don't wanna crash

Crash! Who do you think you are?
You wanna smash

Overall Meaning

The Murmurs’ song “Smash” is a commentary on the music industry and the pressure to conform to certain standards to achieve success. The lyrics describe a dream in which the singer unlocks the “secret code” to success and can easily provide audiences with what they want. The song goes on to criticize the obsession with beauty, charm, and the need to constantly appeal to the demands of the market. The chorus, “You wanna smash, smash! Gonna take you far, don’t wanna crash, crash! Who do you think you are?” is a nod towards the aggressive and cutthroat nature of the music industry.

The lyrics are a biting indictment of the music industry and a reflection of the difficulties artists often face in achieving success while attempting to maintain their artistic integrity. The song highlights the pressure to conform and the toll it can take on an artist’s psyche, making them feel as though they are constantly under attack from both their audience and themselves.

Overall, “Smash” is a powerful and evocative song that resonates with anyone who has ever felt the pressure to conform, and it serves as a reminder that sometimes, success isn’t worth the price of sacrificing one’s authenticity.

Line by Line Meaning

I dreamed that I knew the secret code
I had a dream that I had discovered the perfect melody

I cracked the formula and found the perfect note
I found the ideal tune by unlocking its secret formula

Now it's so easy to give you what you need
After finding the perfect sound, it's effortless to satisfy your desires

Your face betrays you, it's not so hard to read
Your expressions reveal your true intentions and emotions easily

Big head, back lash,
You have an overly inflated ego and will face consequences for it

I see your face and I wanna smash
Your presence makes me angry beyond control

Smash! Gonna take you far
Defeating you will lead to greater success for me

Your charm, sweet sound, it's all for sale
Your attractive appearance and music is manufactured for profit

Go climb Mount Everest, I can't afford to fail
I cannot lose, even if it means achieving the impossible

A certain beauty, that million dollar smile
You have a specific kind of beauty that is worth a lot in the industry

Just give them what they want before it's out of style
Keep delivering what the audience wants before it becomes unpopular

Don't wanna crash
I don't want to fail

Crash! Who do you think you are?
Your arrogance will lead to your downfall

Have her drink some poisoning
An unnerving wish to harm someone, in this case, a competitor

Can get so high you forget how to think
Drug abuse has taken a toll, impairing your cognitive abilities

Go cry, and crash
You will experience a humiliating defeat that causes you to break down

So dry, get trashed
To alleviate the painful emotions, one turns to alcohol for comfort

No lie, all thrash
All of the hype and success was based on a lie and now it's become chaos

Oh my! More cash!
Despite the chaos, the pursuit of profit remains the top priority

You wanna smash
You want to defeat and surpass everyone

Gonna take you far
You believe this victory will result in great success

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLOTTE CAFFEY, HEATHER GRODY, JANE WIEDLIN, LEISHA G. HAILEY

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