“Ghost Rider” opens Suicide’s debut album with one of their most iconic songs, simultaneously stripping rock music down to its barest bones and paving the way for many acts to follow (e.g. Henry Rollins, Soft Cell, and R.E.M., all of whom have covered this song). Its lyrics were inspired by the Marv...
[Verse 1]
Ghost Rider motorcycle hero
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-lookin' so cute
Sneak around-round-round in a blue jumpsuit
[Verse 2]
Ghost Rider motorcycle hero
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-blazin' away
Like the stars, stars, stars in the universe
[Verse 3]
Ghost Rider motorcycle hero
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' the truth
America, America is killin' its youth
Hey baby, baby, baby he's a-screamin' away
America, America is killin' its youth
America, America is killin' its youth
[Outro]
Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider was written by Martin Rev & Alan Vega.
Ghost Rider was produced by Marty Thau & Craig Leon.
Suicide released Ghost Rider on Wed Dec 28 1977.