For a chap who, as far as I'm aware, hasn't really worked the "9-5", this is Morrissey showing what a great observer he is to our society and predicament. Many successful artists find it hard to relate once they have "made it". Morrissey can still encapsulate normal life perfectly with wit and depth.
Born in the UK from Irish parents, he grew up as a working class child in Hulme. I guess he saw since little what it was like to work hard just to pay the bills
That's what I thought when I first heard the lyrics, he is still able to reach in and describe the 'common' person's experience despite the fact that he is a millionaire.
Morrissey is part of the crowd who knows things that other do not. His Alma Matters album came out just before Diana hit the 13th pole of the Pont d'Alma tunnel. Album cover: hidden hand and a car. Coincidences.
if the news contrives to frighten you and makes you feel small and alone, than maybe, just maybe that says something about the News, but it says more about YOU :) I'll take an unpleasant truth over a sweet lie any time, and I don't *need* the News to confirm my ideological position. Something to think about perhaps. Or not 😆
What would my life have been without the wonderful Morrissey?! He's been there since I was a teenager and now my young son loves him too. Thank you Morrissey for making my life more complete. We love you then, now and forever.
Not many 80s stars are relevant today. Morrissey is. This track is Smiths quality. Again not many greats can produce work of such sustained quality so many years after their peak. Morrissey just has. I doff my cap to him. He's speaking to people directly and to the heart in a way politicians never can.
@@Mouse2113 I agree, some material on his albums doesn't do it for me but then he comes up with the odd brilliant track, I think 'Spent the day in bed' is one of his best
Absolutely perfect. As Morrissey reels off yet another Modern Day music classic single like its walk in the Park.. tell me, not many can, or have the talent or ability to get anywhere near to that. Morrissey is quintessentially perfect. As a song writer, Stage Artist and performer.
Spent the day in bed Very happy I did, yes I spent the day in bed As the workers stay enslaved I spent the day in bed I'm not my type, but I love my bed And I recommend that you Stop watching the news Because the news contrives to frighten you To make you feel small and alone To make you feel that your mind isn't your own I spent the day in bed It's a consolation When all my dreams Are perfectly legal In sheets for which I paid I am now laid And I recommend to all of my friends that they Stop watching the news Because the news contrives to frighten you To make you feel small and alone To make you feel that your mind isn't your own Oh time, do as I wish Time, do as I wish Oh time, do as I wish Time, do as I wish Oh time, do as I wish Time, do as I wish Oh time, do as I wish Do as I wish I spent the day in bed You can please yourself But, I spent the day in bed Pillows like pillars Life ends in death So, there's nothing wrong with Being good to yourself Be good to yourself for once And no bus, no boss, no rain, no train No bus, no boss, no rain, no train No bus, no boss, no rain, no train No emasculation, no castration No highway, freeway, motorway No bus, no boss, no rain, no train No bus, no boss, no rain, no train No bus, no boss, no rain, no train Compositores: Gustavo Manzur / Steven Patrick Morrissey
His best work in years. Morrissey at his best : petit subject matter rendered into a universal poetical diatribe via uniquely accented bluesy (yes it is) vocal style
It is my tune of the year 2017. Thank you to Morrissey for writing it. I feel like it was written for me. It says everything I could ever want to say to the job centre and the department for work and pensions. It is genius. I salute you all.
Manchester City and Manchester music legends like this make me so proud to have been born in Manchester. Can any other city in the U.K. have produced so many legendary bands? Cheers.
well my city possibly ! remember the smiths from the early eighties what diff does it make ! brilliant also buzzcocks 70s the Madchester scene 90s used to go over all the time but always talked about football!!! jeff Liverpool YNWA
Actually how good it goes with his own attitude to burn up the disco, hang the blessed DJ because the music they constantly play tells nothing about my life? An act of hypocrisy?
Apsolutely smashing performance,I love this song,love your stuff Morrissey & an Excellent band as always,well done Morrissey & the band,a belting song & performance,that's Morrissey for you😊😊😊
I have always faintly despised you and vice versa...no trolls please, I know...you don't. It just goes to show that often the best of life comes from surprises. Long time since Whalley Range and gigging round the Didsbury bridge club and that. Nobody who knows me would imagine I'd big up one of your 'tunes', ever. That was truly excellent Steven, well done. J ;-)
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For a chap who, as far as I'm aware, hasn't really worked the "9-5", this is Morrissey showing what a great observer he is to our society and predicament. Many successful artists find it hard to relate once they have "made it". Morrissey can still encapsulate normal life perfectly with wit and depth.
I think he did a few jobs, in between signing on, before the Smiths made it. Hospital porter comes to mind. I'm sure I read that somewhere.
"let the workers stay enslaved" yeah well relatable. Anyone who has to go to work for a living is a slave. Childish nonsense, the tune is good though.
Born in the UK from Irish parents, he grew up as a working class child in Hulme. I guess he saw since little what it was like to work hard just to pay the bills
I think you , miss the point , the song is about dystopia
That's what I thought when I first heard the lyrics, he is still able to reach in and describe the 'common' person's experience despite the fact that he is a millionaire.
He's brilliant. No matter if you like him o not, his music is simply brilliant and honest.
So authentic. Not one molecule of bullshit. Feel better after listening to this
Spot on!
One of the best songwriters in the world.
Listening in 2020. More relevant today than when it was recorded. Morrissey gets it.
Great comment.
@@shaunfisher9292 I am agree👍
After watching the bbc news this year I no he's right.
@@shaunfisher9292 👍👍👍
Morrissey is part of the crowd who knows things that other do not. His Alma Matters album came out just before Diana hit the 13th pole of the Pont d'Alma tunnel. Album cover: hidden hand and a car. Coincidences.
Fuck me, very shocked BBC allowed this kind of factual content.
You're not wrong!
It was six years ago+.
if the news contrives to frighten you
and makes you feel small and alone,
than maybe, just maybe that says something about the News, but it says more about YOU :)
I'll take an unpleasant truth over a sweet lie any time, and I don't *need* the News to confirm my ideological position.
Something to think about perhaps.
Or not 😆
When you've got it, you've got it.
Age is inconsequential. Morrissey's got it.
What would my life have been without the wonderful Morrissey?! He's been there since I was a teenager and now my young son loves him too. Thank you Morrissey for making my life more complete. We love you then, now and forever.
Not many 80s stars are relevant today. Morrissey is. This track is Smiths quality. Again not many greats can produce work of such sustained quality so many years after their peak. Morrissey just has. I doff my cap to him. He's speaking to people directly and to the heart in a way politicians never can.
This man was never NOT relevant.
Check out "Art Hounds"
I prefer his solo stuff to the Smiths
@@Mouse2113 I agree, some material on his albums doesn't do it for me but then he comes up with the odd brilliant track, I think 'Spent the day in bed' is one of his best
I'd love Morrissey, if he wasn't such a racist......
Absolutely perfect. As Morrissey reels off yet another Modern Day music classic single like its walk in the Park.. tell me, not many can, or have the talent or ability to get anywhere near to that. Morrissey is quintessentially perfect. As a song writer, Stage Artist and performer.
This is utterly brilliant
Sounds like something which could have been on "Strangeways Here We Come." Very Smiths like. Brilliant. His best single for 20 years.
Agreed; it's a masterpiece.
When I had cancer I spent several days in a hospital bed. And I didn't watch the news. Only old people think television is still a thing.
Hope you’re ok now
True
That man is such a legend, and that chorus is sooo true today. Especially the BBC/ITV/CH4... It's all narrative driven
Brilliant stuff. Can't wait for his new album.
True
Great performance! His voice was in great form! :)
Gaetano Novielli I love morrissey too ...brought the new album pre order on cassette haha
old and alone among young queens...hmm!
The three new songs he performed sound like some of his best work ! Rock n roll hall of fame surely he''ll be there soon !
Well he sings great here! In the beginning I thought it's playback
I am from Italy. Work in England...
The Truth of our normal lives...
Wonderful song,
Great thanks for musicians
Great comeback by great musician!
Only Morrissey has the neck to go on a live BBC show & tell them how odious they are.
They would cream themselves to get Clarkson back too. Lol
Bordiga Armchair millions disagree with that statement...
I have absolutely no clue what any of these comments mean.
Bordiga Armchair says who...
Bordiga Armchair a bit like you then numb nuts
Morrissey he amaze's me loved him since I was 13 I'm not 49 still makes me happy!
Spent the day in bed
Very happy I did, yes
I spent the day in bed
As the workers stay enslaved
I spent the day in bed
I'm not my type, but
I love my bed
And I recommend that you
Stop watching the news
Because the news contrives to frighten you
To make you feel small and alone
To make you feel that your mind isn't your own
I spent the day in bed
It's a consolation
When all my dreams
Are perfectly legal
In sheets for which I paid
I am now laid
And I recommend to all of my friends that they
Stop watching the news
Because the news contrives to frighten you
To make you feel small and alone
To make you feel that your mind isn't your own
Oh time, do as I wish
Time, do as I wish
Oh time, do as I wish
Time, do as I wish
Oh time, do as I wish
Time, do as I wish
Oh time, do as I wish
Do as I wish
I spent the day in bed
You can please yourself
But, I spent the day in bed
Pillows like pillars
Life ends in death
So, there's nothing wrong with
Being good to yourself
Be good to yourself for once
And no bus, no boss, no rain, no train
No bus, no boss, no rain, no train
No bus, no boss, no rain, no train
No emasculation, no castration
No highway, freeway, motorway
No bus, no boss, no rain, no train
No bus, no boss, no rain, no train
No bus, no boss, no rain, no train
Compositores: Gustavo Manzur / Steven Patrick Morrissey
Such a wonderful song! what a lyricist...and such a great voice. Morrissey is as real as it gets!!! love it! can't wait to see him live in October
You always get a decent sound on 'Later' but this is just fantastic.
Best song to listen to when you ring in sick for work. Breath of fresh air. X
Superb. A song with insight and punch, so well played, with a terrific singer. Sign him up.
"the news contrives to frighten you! " so true! x
Stewart-Lee-doing-an-impression-of-Morrissey has let himself go a bit.
Hahahaha yes! Only a few will get this.
InParticularNobody You're close to the bone...funny bone...great comment...
fuck off with that Stewart Lee patter.
Ah - another typically erudite Morrissey acolyte.
Secret handshakes all around...
the always magnificent morrissey ❤
Most relevant song during lockdown. Fuckin love you Mozza
The Man is back in great form!
Eu Itu He has cancer, he might have a drive to do one more good work.
I'm glad this song doesn't have the monolithic rock sound that has ruined much of his solo work.
This is worthy of Smith's era brilliance
Yancade hand built games machines
Laugh
dani cali well he is only 50% of that equation so it's obviously not going to be the same but I still think his solo stuff is great.
His best work in years. Morrissey at his best : petit subject matter rendered into a universal poetical diatribe via uniquely accented bluesy (yes it is) vocal style
Huh?
It is my tune of the year 2017. Thank you to Morrissey for writing it. I feel like it was written for me. It says everything I could ever want to say to the job centre and the department for work and pensions. It is genius. I salute you all.
"Time, do as I wish" - now that's a line.
odorico leal I wonder what he’d be doing if he wasn’t a musician receiving quite a substantial income from the music industry ?? 🤔
He’d probs be in bed.
Getting it spot on as usual
Brilliant! No other words!
Love Morrissey. He always was ahead of the game. And hawt.. Hehe!
Winnie Winkles
Yes he looks like he’d be a brutal and callous lover
Leave one bruised and gaping on the kitchen floor I reckon
Dirthole Tribune Lolz!
Spent the day listening to this gem.
It is now december 2022 and I revisited this recording after I, you guessed it, spent today in bed😛 felt good!
King ❤
lokiphuigiugiiu
yes he is king . only out cd out there worth buying
Krule
Morrissey in fine form and singing on cue as usual. Sounds great live. Love it!
Such a charming man, i love this !
This is now essential listening
Was a tad nervous when I saw that he was live on Later....needn't have worried, looked and sounded great. A legend in action and still relevant.
Awesome.
So intelligent
Fantastic songwriting from this great musician. Morrisey is such a great voice for the nation; expresses his feelings deeply in music.
Was never a fan but I like this song
Title of the vid sounds more like Morrissey Spent the Day in Bed with Jools Holland
lmao this made me laugh
Muahahaha
No, he did that Later according to the title, so it was actually the night in bed
Jam Maybe you're onto something!
Love his comb-over! Still in great form too.
this bril, song was on the radio for less than a week when it was released , never been on since , ive been sending it to people for 4 years !
Stop. Watching .the . News.
Neil Reel Media and Reading half the comments on this section is a start 😂😂
quote from Moz: "Only touch can change people." So, your reign is not in danger from here.
dan292009 "stop. Reading. The comments!"
"Spent the day.. away from the weird dark areas of you tube..."
Neil Reel Media that makes no sense
Melhor música que eu ouvi nos últimos tempos! Letra e melodia sensacionais!
Great tune.
I wasn't enamoured after the first time I heard this, funny how quickly it gets under the skin though.......looking forward to the album.
I had exactly the same.
At first I was like 'meh, how average...' but the more I hear it the more I love it...
Same here!
It grows on you..
Martyn SmithZZLLll
It's a true story. He's been vilified constantly by the fake news
Wasn’t sure about this when I first heard it but I can’t get it out of my head now..utterly brilliant
Stopped going to work after listening to this, now I work for myself from home.
Absolutely perfect!
THE ONE & ONLY. ALWAYS. FOREVER & EVER!!!!!!
Love Morrissey still supporting him through all this.
Always astonishing what an amazing band they are ❤
Aged 13 I fell in love with The Smiths and followed this man ever since. I just adore him.
Perfeito 👏👏👏
Absolutely superb! On top form and so wonderful to see him and hear him 💙
Buy the new album, it's superb, and I wasn't really a fan before, bought it because of this single.
Best stuff he’s done since Your Arsenal and equally as good as Viva Hate. Absolutely love him.
Not a great Morrissey fan but that is a great song with excellent lyrics
Manchester City and Manchester music legends like this make me so proud to have been born in Manchester.
Can any other city in the U.K. have produced so many legendary bands?
Cheers.
London
well my city possibly ! remember the smiths from the early eighties what diff does it make ! brilliant also buzzcocks 70s the Madchester scene 90s used to go over all the time but always talked about football!!! jeff Liverpool YNWA
I'm a proud manc and always talk about our bands, but if you ask about other cities. London has quite a big list :P
Err Liverpool maybe
Birmingham is also up there. Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, ELO, The Moody Blues, Ocean Colour Scene, The Beat, UB40. That's to name a few.
amazing. love the lyrics so true
Then. Now. And no doubt the future, too. Too good.
Great track and the lyrics a sign of the times. More and more people seem to accept the fact that 'news' = 'propaganda'
Franks Stuff yes especial the bbc news. Stop by arching it. It’s utter shite.
Watching the news is bad for your health
Actually you have that the wrong way round
Oh dear, please think carefully before you start typing
Actually how good it goes with his own attitude to burn up the disco, hang the blessed DJ because the music they constantly play tells nothing about my life? An act of hypocrisy?
Essa música já nasceu clássica ❤
Apsolutely smashing performance,I love this song,love your stuff Morrissey & an Excellent band as always,well done Morrissey & the band,a belting song & performance,that's Morrissey for you😊😊😊
This song speaks volumes. Love it 😊
As a Scouser I love listening to Mancs singing about the Liverpudlian Dreams. To all of my Manc Cousins, look after yourselves. Luv you All.
Very nice, his best work in a long time. He’s still got it man.
No boss, no bus, no rain, no train!
MORRISSEY CANTA MUITO....QUE SALDADES TE ACOMPANHO DESDE OS THE Smiths .Que beleza matar as Saldades nos videos. I Love you !!
Fantastic unique voice... look forward to the new album
Grats from Brazil. Top class vocals.
And for three and a half Minutes the BBC actually aired something GOOD and something that matters.
The Moz has awoken.
katoness He always has been.
@@winniewinkles not un the Matrix
Excellent voice - great to see him looking good and singing well
I have always faintly despised you and vice versa...no trolls please, I know...you don't.
It just goes to show that often the best of life comes from surprises.
Long time since Whalley Range and gigging round the Didsbury bridge club and that.
Nobody who knows me would imagine I'd big up one of your 'tunes', ever.
That was truly excellent Steven, well done.
J ;-)
:-) Thanks from Denmark for this great number Morrissey.
Awesome lyrics awesome voice awesome song .
Arieccolo, Mozzerone nostro! 👑💙
Morrissey saw the future... this is the soundtrack of 2020. #Isolate #Quarantine
Love it real wise lyrical as can be expected from the over thinker in chief & thoroughbred tune with the message to think about.
100% stellar performance of our most endearing and precious artist of these times.
A revolution in just one song.
3:14 Anyone catch that "no train"?
Morrissey has a fantastic voice and to soften it would be castration but I would love to hear more of this whisper
Amo demais, continua maravilhoso .
The song to play to whomever asks me what I've done on my day off lol
Gorgeous and talented...what more do you need?
I adore this man and this song
I like the blazer, class...the music is nice too
Still one of the best on stage in music and words in our time! So what! ...and Don´t Bully Bulls!
Just great! Brilliant message...love it x
I looking forward to the vinyl
King Moz ! 😍💙🙌