Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: The Smiths

The Smiths

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“Meat Is Murder” by The Smiths

“Meat Is Murder” is one of the most well-known tracks by The Smiths. The lyrics of this iconic song creates the reason that animals are not any different from humans in any special way....

Frankly Mr Shankly by The Smiths.

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“Frankly, Mr. Shankly” by The Smiths

“Frankly, Mr. Shankly” is a song performed by iconic band, The Smiths. The lyrics are about a displeased and an unhappy employee penning a letter to his superior or boss (Mr. Shankly) expressing his...

Girlfriend in a Coma

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“Girlfriend in a Coma” by The Smiths

“Girlfriend in a Coma” is an odd, or perhaps some would very blunt bereavement song. It seemingly centers on the vocalist’s girlfriend literally being in a coma, with the conclusion of this piece implying that...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

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“There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths

On The Smiths’ “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” a depressed protagonist (Morrissey) is seated in the passenger seat of his lover or yet-to-be lover’s car.  And as the pair drive together,...

Big Mouth Strikes Again

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Meaning of “Bigmouth Strikes Again” by The Smiths

Bigmouth Strike Again is a Smiths’ song whose lyrics are about the protagonist being fed up of the constant attacks and criticisms he receives on account of the things that he says. According to...

“How Soon Is Now?” by The Smiths

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The Smiths’ “How Soon Is Now?” Lyrics Meaning

The narrator of “How Soon Is Now” is depicted as someone who is too shy for his own good. All lyrics considered, it appears as if he’s stuck in a cycle, i.e. his apprehensiveness...

“The Boy with the Thorn in His Side” by The Smiths

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“The Boy with the Thorn in His Side” by The Smiths

According to Morrissey’s explanation, “the boy” mentioned in this track’s title would be a personification of The Smiths. And who the lyrics are addressing is their naysayers. In other words, to say someone has a...