Tragedy (Hanoi Rocks song)

"Tragedy" is a song by the Finnish glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, originally released on their 1981 album Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks. It is considered one of the band's signature songs and a staple of their live performances. The song is known for its raw energy, catchy chorus, and distinctive glam punk sound, blending elements of punk rock with a more melodic and flamboyant aesthetic.

The lyrics, though simple, convey a sense of youthful angst and disillusionment, fitting the themes often explored by the band during their early years. The song's instrumentation features a driving rhythm section, Micki Steele's melodic bass lines, Nasty Suicide's and Andy McCoy's dual guitar attack, and Michael Monroe's distinctive vocals. "Tragedy" quickly became popular within the underground music scene and helped to establish Hanoi Rocks' reputation as a groundbreaking and influential band. The song remains popular among fans of the band and of glam punk in general. It has been covered by various artists over the years and continues to be played on rock radio stations.