Graffiti (Maxïmo Park song)
2005 single by Maxïmo Park
"Graffiti" is the third single released by English rock band Maxïmo Park, taken from their debut album A Certain Trigger. It was released on 2 May 2005, and reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was awarded 'Lyric of the year' on BBC 6 Music for lyrics written by guitarist Duncan Lloyd. A music video was released for the song ahead of its release as a single, which premiered on 18 March 2005, depicts the band performing the song in a room between three lamps, and was directed by Lynn Fox.
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