@dani cali well I'd like to point out that Moz himself is far from gentle and kind. And in case you take this personally, remember you can really enjoy someone's art while also thinking critically about what sort of person they are.
I don't find it depressing, I find it uplifting. The shared human experience of being rejected every one of us feels. Sing with Morrissey. It is uplifting.
Ah yes, it's one of those "sad song marathon" nights. This one's indispensable, along with "Last Night I Dreamt that Somebody Loved me", "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" and "A Light that Never Goes Out"
Asleep definitely and Please,please,please, but I think most of their songs are pretty sad. I think it's about your own perspective because I would add- Reel around the Fountain, Half a Person and I Won't Share You
So many lose everyone eventually, no matter how many, or how few friends they have as young person, unless from a large family is fate for many of us, been alone for over a decade now, always surrounded by people 20 years ago, always had someone to talk to, never thought it would be like this in my 60's but here I am facing the world alone, life is all random about luck and just cruel and unlucky for many others..
actually always thought that in these lines moz is not pointing at himself guys (or the listener) and mentioning here current partner of his old and passionate love. he's speaking how natural and true and vibrate are these events in his own head and while he's last thing ones should need, he is still loved and missed (but for some reason remains painfuly alone). that would fit to him way better. most of us prerfer rather stable and balanced life, which lyrical ego for some reason can't afford to his missed love; then he wish her well and wanting her happiness with or without him, he sincerely cheers for his true, desired one. anyway that how i get it. lyrics are probably purposely universal and relatable, so take it as you want. is not exageratiom to say that Morrisey indeed is true wordsmith, master of his craft. despite how douchy and megalomanical and pretensious he's rightfully recieved. don't treat yourself as these who are needed, but not loved. take this more megalomanical point of view. bet this wonderful song would not be even written if true and passionate love doesn't exist
It’s the good thing of having a great band who lasts for not a long time. U2 is an example of a band who should have stopped 20 years ago. Arctic Monkeys ? 10 years ago… Muse ? Some years ago…
I hope you're doing well now. I was in this space 30 years ago, and I find myself in the whirlwind of emotion once again. Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head.
Glad this is still touching people today. If this has meaning to you then you have a soul and that makes you a good person in my book. PS This song first graced my life almost 37 years ago - and still is poignantly beautiful to me today
Andy Rourke was one of the finest bass players to ever come out of Britain. Just have a close listen to his playing on Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now. Absolutely perfect
Wow...these lyrics. Makes me think of the romantic ideations that I come up with in my mind with people who I’ve hardly talked to - “It never really began”. Yet so much thought and emotion becomes connected to it
Same. So many girls I've developed crushes on where I've gone down the rabbit hole of my mind envisaging our future together - only for them to be in relationships with other people. Nice DP by the way, great album.
Or Valentine's day.A materialistic celebration but still celebrated.This year that day will be even more painful since my gf cheated on me with a new guy I didn't know existed.
"If you're so funny Then why are you on your own tonight ? And if you're so clever Then why are you on your own tonight ? If you're so very entertaining Then why are you on your own tonight ? If you're so very good-looking Why do you sleep alone tonight ? I know... 'Cause tonight is just like any other night That's why you're on your own tonight With your triumphs and your charms While they're in each other's arms..."
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 I talk to myself daily because nobody would understand. I figured 'it' out eventually. 'Cause tonight is just like any other night. Thanks Moz
He's Gemini with Scorpio ascendant. He goes deep inside himself and this is self irony with the knife pointed straight into his own heart. I know, I'm the same astrological combo.
The final stretch (4:09 - 5:48) is not only the best musical performance I've ever heard, but in art in general for me. Everything, the lyrics, the instruments playing in the background, the context and especially Morrissey's voice, make you feel the feeling that he is being buried alive, and that he is dying slowly, alone. His voice becomes more and more desperate, while the overall sound fades away. It's just brilliant.
Well, I guess morrisey never, and he wrote it. So that must be true. Unless, really he did but never saw it as anyone else's business. Which is his right.
The greatest song ever recorded. Human emotion as conveyed by a band, Makes me cry, makes me angry, makes me wish I'd never heard this song, makes me wish I'd only heard this song
what is truly amazing is the dimensions to this song. It isn't just, "I miss her. The world is cruel. I wanna die." It touches on a break-up (that possibly never even existed) as a metaphor for dying and being buried while plaintively calling for your mother. It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with literally wanting your mother, but just a regression to an infantile state of vulnerability in need of succor; remember the quote: "Mother is the name for god on the lips and hearts of all children." It then focuses on the idea of the break-up as a natural phenomenon: the sea, before turning it into a blade, and it all has bad intentions. Then into an anecdote about a couple on their wedding day and dispelling that their marriage has anything to do with love and more with dependency. Then the catechism that every single person has to go through in their most private and quiet moments as they return home to an empty apartment: Why are you (still) alone? And it's most introspective and pessimistic, it comes in with a morale and moral boost, defining what it really means to be strong, being gentle and kind. But then it just kicks you in the balls with clearly emphasizing that there is no outcome in which the protagonist and the object of their affection can ever be together, before ending the way it starts. This song almost shouldn't work to be quite honest. There is too much going on! But it does work and in such brutal way. It exposes so much of you that it almost feels like a violation, like, "How dare you express what I'm feeling before I am even sure what I'm feeling?"
The way Morrissey says “My Love” has made me want someone to love more than any other song ever. Morrissey and Marr perfectly articulated the desire for love and companionship, whether they intended to or not.
@@austins.2495 agreed, cute Albanian girl I know always comes to mind when I hear this. Asked her out one time got rejected, took it like a champ as always and still see her every once in awhile but I just don’t bring it up. Sometimes it’s better to just let it go because you never know what could have happened if it did work out, might not have been a good move. I’d rather have a good friend than a mortal enemy.
I lost my wife of 15 years, not long ago. Why do we feel the need to listen to such sad songs? But i cant help it. I love the smiths since the 80's. Its such a sad song. :(
I've got your back dude,try not to be too despondent people out there love you. Big hugs to you buddy I want to share your pain. Hope you feel happiness in the future.
Skip the whiskey, and try to FEEL this song without any momentarily enhancing, but ultimately psyche limiting beverage. Alcohol actually destroys the effectiveness of what one can gain by listening to this song
I'm 56 now and I can't think of a song that more captures real human emotion than this one. And it's just as fresh now as when it first came out. Exquisitely poignant and beautiful. And not a single cringeworthy "Oh baby I love you" type lyric in it 🙂
Much popular music is so cheesy/moanie, whingey over sing every syllable today it is pollution to my ears, no matter how amazing the masses say their voices are, we live in more conservative times in many ways today, major music labels won't take a chance on anything they think won't sell to pubescents to twenty somethings obsessed with the usual stuff sex/finding a mate, he broke my heart/she broke my heart etc, etc yet many will say the 80's and 90's was more cheesy.
You will get over it one day ate you just forget to think about the person in the end and then you just know you have moved on trust me mate don't waste another day I wasted years over my first love I fell soooooo deeply now if that person walked past me in the street I'd probably not even notice anymore... live your life mate and don't let the past destroy the future xx best wishes xj
@@jordansthoughts54 you are totally welcome Jordan il check in on you in a couple of years to see how u are getting on hahaha, you will love again and next time it will be better I promise. It happens to everyone sooner or later we all fall for the wrong one but it's never the last one.. you look after yourself and your heart buddy you are both worth it x speak in a couple of years xx best wishes to you my friend xj
Lyrics Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head And as I climb into an empty bed Oh well. Enough said. I know it's over - still I cling I don't know where else I can go Oh... Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head See, the sea wants to take me The knife wants to slit me Do you think you can help me? Sad veiled bride, please be happy Handsome groom, give her room Loud, loutish lover, treat her kindly (Though she needs you More than she loves you) And I know it's over - still I cling I don't know where else I can go Over and over and over and over Over and over, la... I know it's over And it never really began But in my heart it was so real And you even spoke to me, and said : "If you're so funny Then why are you on your own tonight ? And if you're so clever Then why are you on your own tonight ? If you're so very entertaining Then why are you on your own tonight ? If you're so very good-looking Why do you sleep alone tonight ? I know... 'Cause tonight is just like any other night That's why you're on your own tonight With your triumphs and your charms While they're in each other's arms..." It's so easy to laugh It's so easy to hate It takes strength to be gentle and kind Over, over, over, over It's so easy to laugh It's so easy to hate It takes guts to be gentle and kind Over, over Love is natural and real But not for you, my love Not tonight, my love Love is natural and real But not for such as you and I, my love Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my ... Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can even feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my...
Andy Rourke R.I.P brother.....sadly missed but the memories of seeing you and The Smiths live in the 80’s will stay with me forever. I feel lucky to be in the right places at the right times. The Smiths are on playlist tonight with some rum...loud and proud.
Absolutely love The Smiths. Greatest band of the 80s. One of the greatest bands ever. All their albums are classics. How they're not in the rock and roll hall of fame is a disgrace.
After all these years, it's still the most heartbreaking, sad song I've ever heard. No other song perfectly conveys the fear of never finding love and dieing alone.
I suffer from bipolar personality disorder and you've kept me away from ending it all with songs like this one, because I feel like I'm no the only one depressed and with no way out of myself and your music makes me feel less lonely.
I hear what everyone is saying regarding “my friend committed suicide to this song”, “I listened to this song on repeat when my girl dumped me”, “my friend was playing this song when they overdosed”. I get it, it was one of my go to “depressing” songs when I was a teen. Now 46 and a lifelong Smiths fan this song represents what u can do if u get a chance to meet the “one”. Morrissey/Marr were genius together, a perfect discography. Not a miss in the bunch (ok, maybe Golden Lights). This is and will forever be my favorite song. Chase your dreams and be passionate. Morrissey and Marr had roughly five years together and made it matter, they are part of history. Life is a gift, get off on music and art, don’t let it bring you down. Stay safe and be healthy.
I'm wondering about that part myself. Like, would a woman really say that to a man as rejection, instead of just "no thanks" I mean, for someone she knew or didn't know, I just don't see it. But the meaning is there. Often, it is something that women sugarcoat things to men. Such as "personality" when we all know that pure attraction is face, height, and general appearance. Good looks embellishes "personality" utterly.
Sadly I've never had the privilege to see The Smiths on stage but I've seen Jeff Buckley doing a cover of this song live and that was pretty darn awesome.
The anthem for that girl or guy that you've never really dated, but are trying hard to get over. Edit: Wow, I didn't know so many people could relate! I'm with you guys, and hope every single one of you find the love that you deserve ❤
yea, i feel you. i've been in love with a girl for like 5 years and now she found a partner. We've always been good friends and i was scared to lose my friendship with her, so i never confessed.
i feel you, i hardly try to get over her even it was 4 years ago i can't hate her, sometime even just be her friend memories that hurts just came back but deep down i still love her i can't lie i do love her i sent her instagram dm i wanna meet her so bad but she refuse to meet me and she drive me crazy back then, when she left me it hurt so bad that i always cry everytime i remember her everyday for a year feels like gloomy day and fake smiling to everyone, i wish wherever she are she always ok if she think nobody loves her i wish i could stand by her side
Holy s***, I never heard something this sad with such a good beats. It's like you're already down bloody and continuously given professional boxer punches with rhythm.
Ive listened to The Smiths since I was 14. Morrissey is a God. His lyrics are sublime. Ive never found them depressing. Poetry . Even at 48 i can still get emotional hearing this tune.
Met a girl online, spoke for like 7 months, even met in person, we both got on and admitted we both really liked each other and she even said that she’d be devastated if I stopped talking with her and that i apparently helped her through a dark phase when we met, we planned what movies we’d show each other when we went to each other’s and spoke about a lot of personal stuff, I thought it was really going somewhere and then out of the blue someone she used to like secretly messaged her saying he actually did have feelings for her and a few hours ago she messaged saying she wants to keep talking to me but feels as though we’re better as friends, so it’s obvious she’s chosen to try date him. My first heartbreak. This song really hits hard right now
i’ve been trying to find a song to match how i’ve been feelings for months ...i never really listened to the lyrics of this song when it came on until now. this song represents the feeling i’ve tried to tell everyone how i felt and what’s going on in my mind. no matter how much u see me laugh and smile during the day when i come home and feel the long overwhelming feelings of loneliness.
Elizabeth Anne Dwyer, Morrissey's mother has passed away, this song is the sorrowful reminder of how we all can use a mother to help us when the soil falls over our heads. I know Morrissey's suffering from the loss, with mourning, just remember to value her, I know he did, and it's why she still smiles over him, just as she did in life.
Everything happens for a reason they say and this is the first song that came to my head and it was EXACTLY how i was feeling today. I love you Morrissey. The Smiths, Thank you so much.
… Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head And as I climb into an empty bed Oh well. Enough said. I know it's over - still I cling I don't know where else I can go Oh... … Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head See, the sea wants to take me The knife wants to slit me Do you think you can help me? … Sad veiled bride, please be happy Handsome groom, give her room Loud, loutish lover, treat her kindly (Though she needs you More than she loves you) And I know it's over - still I cling I don't know where else I can go Over and over and over and over Over and over, la... … I know it's over And it never really began But in my heart it was so real And you even spoke to me, and said : "If you're so funny Then why are you on your own tonight ? And if you're so clever Then why are you on your own tonight ? If you're so very entertaining Then why are you on your own tonight ? If you're so very good-looking Why do you sleep alone tonight ? I know... … 'Cause tonight is just like any other night That's why you're on your own tonight With your triumphs and your charms While they're in each other's arms..." It's so easy to laugh It's so easy to hate It takes strength to be gentle and kind Over, over, over, over … It's so easy to laugh It's so easy to hate It takes guts to be gentle and kind Over, over Love is natural and real But not for you, my love Not tonight, my love Love is natural and real But not for such as you and I, my love … Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my ... Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can even feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my...
Little did I know that when I was singing along to this song in the early ‘90’s that it would ring true so many years later. It takes guts to be gentle and kind.
leaves me so sad and wrecky but always, always this is a brave honest anthem of failed love "love is natural and real, but not for such as you and i, my love" - to sing that with such voice with that heavenly music, bravery and vulnerability in one! the dearest, the warmest, the smiths!♥
4 years ago, my best friend introduced this girl to me. My best friend says she's interested in me and also said that we have a lot in common, that's why he introduced her to me. That's the most bittersweet thing I've ever heard because I'm always an introvert person. I actually saw her. It was afternoon. She's leaning on a window, while the sun shines brightly to her. She's like an angel. The best part is, she's also staring at me. It lasts a second, but it feels like a lifetime. I guess that's what they called "Love at first sight". But I didn't pursue her because I am fighting demons that time and there are so many things that were happening that I have no control of. Now that I'm stable, but the doors that leads to her are now closed. I'm still infatuated with her, and I'm trying my best to forget her because I never even dated her and got to know her really. But I guess I'm a victim of what they so called, "Limerence". I hate it these feelings, because it never really began, but in my heart, it feels so real. If there is one thing I learned in life, that is, you will never ever 100% stable mentally, emotionally and physically. Sometimes you have to go with it and pursue what you want as long as your intentions are really sincere, regardless of how stable you are. You might don't know, but sometimes, in order for us to feel just "enough" to ourselves, you need to be loved, and it's really good to be loved, isn't it? Thank you for this song, The smiths. Songs like this makes me realize, I am not alone.
It's one of my favourite songs of all time, but I hadn't heard it many years until recently. And that is because it is indeed for 'those' moments. Its a very powerful song
What's so sad? Ur a stupid ass for be sad, this is a big fuck u to all the people who did u wrong. This is the the most beautiful song to people who feel bad for themselfs.
Through my young adult years,I have listen to this song as it’s one of my top songs of the smiths . Yes it’s a dark song and can be a trigger for some . I too in my adulthood fell into a dark place . I spiraled into a hole that was difficult to get out of . Luckily for me I did have help and guidance to show me a new life that opened doors . It was not help in a professional/medical way ... but it was an opportunity to move far away from where I was . To make a long story short .This is the only world we know . Yes we can go to sleep and wake up to a new world . A new beginning is a way to interpret this song. I do wish the best for all of you who have struggles . There is hope especially if your here in the present to read this . Just find the light it’s out there even if it’s in a person , place or thing . Keep your eyes open .
But also cathartic, not meant as an instruction. Stay strong and enjoy The Smiths. They were there for me and so many others in the 80s when nothing else mattered particularly, and the songs on the radio didn't talk about my life.
girl showed me this song, then dumped me a couple months later. she'd gotten out of a 6 year relationship, and we were getting too close. it was fun, though. "it never really began, but in my heart, it was so real. "
“Love is natural and real, but not for you my love”
This line hurts so bad but that’s what makes it fantastic.
I'm so glad to hear someone else talk about this line, it's definitely my favourite in the whole song, it rly hits close to home.
"But not for such as you and I, my love". This one destroys me every time.
Real
I love you.
It's so easy to laff its so easy to hate
“Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head.” That line keeps intensifying and it’s completely relatable.
Universal human frailties and fears of things done and not done.
We all need our mommy
i love this whole album!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"It's so easy to laugh
It's so easy to hate
It takes strength to be gentle and kind" dude, THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL
@dani cali why would you care about "most people"
@dani cali well I'd like to point out that Moz himself is far from gentle and kind.
And in case you take this personally, remember you can really enjoy someone's art while also thinking critically about what sort of person they are.
Yes it's just absolutely beautiful
@@scifiordie so eloquent, well said
@@kiracarver988 and Kira how do you know?
"It's so easy to laugh
It's so easy to hate
It takes strength to be gentle and kind" - Such a beautful line.
Such a depressingly beautiful song. Thanks to The Smiths for helping me through rough times. Morrissey’s vocals on this track always get me.
T-Bus how could you through rough times with that song i mean it made everything worse to me lmao
idontknowvertigo feeling related to something always helps
Depressingly beautiful
Two words never summed up The Smiths more succinctly...
Art is only depressing when the author is being a bore - Martin Amis. People who say the Smiths are "depressing" don't understand their power
I don't find it depressing, I find it uplifting. The shared human experience of being rejected every one of us feels. Sing with Morrissey. It is uplifting.
Ah yes, it's one of those "sad song marathon" nights. This one's indispensable, along with "Last Night I Dreamt that Somebody Loved me", "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" and "A Light that Never Goes Out"
don't remember Asleep and Well I Wonder
I don't interpret "a light that never goes out" as a sad song.🤔
"Well I Wonder" "Asleep" "Back To The Old House" "This Night Has Opened My Eyes", "Never Had No One Ever" etc etc.
Asleep definitely and Please,please,please, but I think most of their songs are pretty sad. I think it's about your own perspective because I would add- Reel around the Fountain, Half a Person and I Won't Share You
I won't share you
I asked my son 14 year old as to what he was listening to as of late. He said, "The Smiths." I couldn't have been happier, total Dad moment.
Mentally Overdeveloped kids make underdeveloped adults. But good for your kid tho
😁. That’s awesome. Get him going on the kinks too.
@@MickBokulich-gg1ro Agreed 150 %.
You have done your job dad 😆🤣
Don't forget Depeche
The ending always kills me because it feels like he's crying out at the unfairness of life in knowing he's going to die alone
I think you summed it up perfectly.
Lol
Don't we all die alone in the end
@@devanwakester3226 yes. yes we do.
So many lose everyone eventually, no matter how many, or how few friends they have as young person, unless from a large family is fate for many of us, been alone for over a decade now, always surrounded by people 20 years ago, always had someone to talk to, never thought it would be like this in my 60's but here I am facing the world alone, life is all random about luck and just cruel and unlucky for many others..
I can't believe how beautiful this song is!!
I feel the same, it takes me somewhere else...somewhere better
I have nothing to add. You said it all.
Because it's the Smiths:) listen to Jeff Buckley's version if you haven't already....just as good....just divine♥️
You should try jeff buckley :)
@@lovejoy534 I tried Buckley once. ONCE.
_"she needs you, more than she loves you"_
too fucking right :(
Def...what a line...so relevant 🔥
About 99% of relationships
Had my glimpse of that, horrific
actually always thought that in these lines moz is not pointing at himself guys (or the listener) and mentioning here current partner of his old and passionate love. he's speaking how natural and true and vibrate are these events in his own head and while he's last thing ones should need, he is still loved and missed (but for some reason remains painfuly alone). that would fit to him way better. most of us prerfer rather stable and balanced life, which lyrical ego for some reason can't afford to his missed love; then he wish her well and wanting her happiness with or without him, he sincerely cheers for his true, desired one.
anyway that how i get it. lyrics are probably purposely universal and relatable, so take it as you want. is not exageratiom to say that Morrisey indeed is true wordsmith, master of his craft. despite how douchy and megalomanical and pretensious he's rightfully recieved.
don't treat yourself as these who are needed, but not loved. take this more megalomanical point of view. bet this wonderful song would not be even written if true and passionate love doesn't exist
@SIMPSON Bart ???????????????????????
"i know its over.. though it never really began... but in my heart IT WAS SO REAL." SOBBING
This song is painfully beautiful. Its how I feel every day.
Me too, Opal. Every day.
you got this !!!
I hope things are better for you Opal. ❤
Same
Same
It's outstanding the large amount of hits that The Smiths wrote in only four years of career. Just unbelievable, but still real.
Honestly, go to _"Clannad - Theme From Harry's Game"_ next, that song follows on beautifully.
It’s the good thing of having a great band who lasts for not a long time. U2 is an example of a band who should have stopped 20 years ago. Arctic Monkeys ? 10 years ago… Muse ? Some years ago…
@@joaoreis1079artic monkeys are actually good Alex Turner is a lyrical genius so you don't know what your talking about
@@joaoreis1079Yeah Humburg are the best moments of the artircs monkeys...
@@joaoreis1079 facts, some of these bands are just living off past success when they should have just stopped ages ago
At 26 years old, I just found this song and I have no words to express how thankful I did. A masterpiece.
Jesus has spoken, who am I to disagree
I hope you're doing well now. I was in this space 30 years ago, and I find myself in the whirlwind of emotion once again. Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head.
Timeless
@@conde.nao.com.d baseado Pablo Condé
Glad this is still touching people today. If this has meaning to you then you have a soul and that makes you a good person in my book.
PS This song first graced my life almost 37 years ago - and still is poignantly beautiful to me today
RIP Andy Rourke. I'm not a musical expert but that bass line is wonderful.
Andy Rourke was one of the finest bass players to ever come out of Britain. Just have a close listen to his playing on Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now. Absolutely perfect
@@User-jk8wq You've got everything now is great aswell.
@@alfredoarevalo725and I don’t owe you anything and Back to the old house and….
Well I wonder showcases Andy’s genius in all its splendour. RIP Andy.
Amen, God bless Andy Rourke, may he rest in peace. ❤
Wow...these lyrics. Makes me think of the romantic ideations that I come up with in my mind with people who I’ve hardly talked to - “It never really began”. Yet so much thought and emotion becomes connected to it
Same. So many girls I've developed crushes on where I've gone down the rabbit hole of my mind envisaging our future together - only for them to be in relationships with other people. Nice DP by the way, great album.
Lol i have practically lived my whole life doing this about guys .🤣🥰
@@dizzyrico love ur life... Live ur life Shelly Clare...💔
@@WaterKreature thank you my friend.
You too.
This is literally me
Nothing beats sitting listening to this on your own on Christmas Day.
I was there my guy :')
Happy days...
@Zachariah Heinonen I am, I'm sitting on my own playing Smiths songs on guitar on NYE :)
You’re never on ya own mate. Morrisseys always got ya back aha
Or Valentine's day.A materialistic celebration but still celebrated.This year that day will be even more painful since my gf cheated on me with a new guy I didn't know existed.
"If you're so funny
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
And if you're so clever
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very entertaining
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very good-looking
Why do you sleep alone tonight ?
I know...
'Cause tonight is just like any other night
That's why you're on your own tonight
With your triumphs and your charms
While they're in each other's arms..."
Damn very deep stuff
Japjit Singh N. I’ve had that conversation with myself a couple more times than I’d have liked..
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 I talk to myself daily because nobody would understand. I figured 'it' out eventually. 'Cause tonight is just like any other night. Thanks Moz
makes me think of a former president of my country who just committed suicide to avoid justice. He waited until the police arrived and he shot himself
Possibly the best passage of lyrics ever written for a song
Happy Valentine's Day
😂😂😂😂
@@spurituality Happy anniversary
"If you're so clever, why are you alone tonight?" And Morissey says he's nonviolent. That cuts pretty deep.
I always take that section of the song as self-reflection.
He is enigmatic
Yep I'm stopping home tonight.
He's Gemini with Scorpio ascendant. He goes deep inside himself and this is self irony with the knife pointed straight into his own heart. I know, I'm the same astrological combo.
He says "She looks at me and says.....". It is someone speaking to him.
The final stretch (4:09 - 5:48) is not only the best musical performance I've ever heard, but in art in general for me. Everything, the lyrics, the instruments playing in the background, the context and especially Morrissey's voice, make you feel the feeling that he is being buried alive, and that he is dying slowly, alone. His voice becomes more and more desperate, while the overall sound fades away. It's just brilliant.
I get that feeling too, glad I'm not alone.
I feel that too, glad I ain't alone.
"Love is natural and real, but no for you my love"
So lonely...
not tonight my love
not for such as you and I
@@jwbartel6 my love
@@tarheel8494 oh mother
Yeah. I hear that.
One of the greatest songs ever written. Never gets old, unlike us.
it seems to keep us in our late teens
@@akirk1573 Not necessarily a good thing. :)
You don’t have to break up with someone or be depressed to enjoy this. But it helps.
Strong memories of being a 15 year old listening to this song on repeat in the dark, I go straight back there every time I hear this song
Hahaha so true
Well, I guess morrisey never, and he wrote it. So that must be true. Unless, really he did but never saw it as anyone else's business. Which is his right.
The greatest song ever recorded. Human emotion as conveyed by a band, Makes me cry, makes me angry, makes me wish I'd never heard this song, makes me wish I'd only heard this song
i agree I am in search of the most honest song ever written. This is number two after Joan baez Diamonds and rust
@@diegotejera357 Bullet would be a good honest song
@@diegotejera357 try Elliott Smith
@@umbrellarain5055 Elliott Smith, The Smiths and also Joy Division. 2 out of 3 killed themselves.
Major depressive soft Lofi music is also really good if you like this
what is truly amazing is the dimensions to this song. It isn't just, "I miss her. The world is cruel. I wanna die." It touches on a break-up (that possibly never even existed) as a metaphor for dying and being buried while plaintively calling for your mother. It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with literally wanting your mother, but just a regression to an infantile state of vulnerability in need of succor; remember the quote: "Mother is the name for god on the lips and hearts of all children."
It then focuses on the idea of the break-up as a natural phenomenon: the sea, before turning it into a blade, and it all has bad intentions.
Then into an anecdote about a couple on their wedding day and dispelling that their marriage has anything to do with love and more with dependency.
Then the catechism that every single person has to go through in their most private and quiet moments as they return home to an empty apartment: Why are you (still) alone?
And it's most introspective and pessimistic, it comes in with a morale and moral boost, defining what it really means to be strong, being gentle and kind.
But then it just kicks you in the balls with clearly emphasizing that there is no outcome in which the protagonist and the object of their affection can ever be together, before ending the way it starts.
This song almost shouldn't work to be quite honest. There is too much going on!
But it does work and in such brutal way. It exposes so much of you that it almost feels like a violation, like, "How dare you express what I'm feeling before I am even sure what I'm feeling?"
Its F K 1nG OVER
Wow!
The Crow and The Smiths. A man of culture.
@@ela-te5uc Actually it's from William Makepeace Thackery's "Vanity Fair," but i did enjoy its use in the Crow.
And then you get the comments analyzing the arse out of it. 🙄
The way Morrissey says “My Love” has made me want someone to love more than any other song ever. Morrissey and Marr perfectly articulated the desire for love and companionship, whether they intended to or not.
I don’t know what it’s worse not having someone in mind when listening to this or having someone in particular in mind
or having yourself in mind
Feels equally as tragic.
I can tell you right now having someone in mind doesn’t feel very swell
@@austins.2495 agreed, cute Albanian girl I know always comes to mind when I hear this. Asked her out one time got rejected, took it like a champ as always and still see her every once in awhile but I just don’t bring it up. Sometimes it’s better to just let it go because you never know what could have happened if it did work out, might not have been a good move. I’d rather have a good friend than a mortal enemy.
@@on1yone1nchw1de3 this is so beautiful what have you just written it makes me remember good times all over again...so long
I lost my wife of 15 years, not long ago. Why do we feel the need to listen to such sad songs? But i cant help it. I love the smiths since the 80's. Its such a sad song. :(
I'm really sorry for your loss.
She's with you still. Take care dude
So sorry for your loss but happy that you had a beautiful relationship for such a long time xx
I've got your back dude,try not to be too despondent people out there love you. Big hugs to you buddy I want to share your pain. Hope you feel happiness in the future.
How did she go? I'm sorry. That's so long, but not long enough for anybody. Especially the little ones.
NOTHING can beat this song at night NOTHING!!!!
Glass of whiskey in the dark and the smiths all night long
I raise my glass to Roberta Herrera -- Cheers!
I appreciate that buddy toast to you and for our good taste in music
Skip the whiskey, and try to FEEL this song without any momentarily enhancing, but ultimately psyche limiting beverage. Alcohol actually destroys the effectiveness of what one can gain by listening to this song
@@Themanwhocameback2 *Buzzkill.
I only have beer (like the Midwesterner I am) but I still feel you!
BP classic, been listening to this one for 4 long years
I'm 56 now and I can't think of a song that more captures real human emotion than this one. And it's just as fresh now as when it first came out. Exquisitely poignant and beautiful. And not a single cringeworthy "Oh baby I love you" type lyric in it 🙂
54 and I remember the queen is dead tour in 86. Hiw time flies yet I remain young at heart
Much popular music is so cheesy/moanie, whingey over sing every syllable today it is pollution to my ears, no matter how amazing the masses say their voices are, we live in more conservative times in many ways today, major music labels won't take a chance on anything they think won't sell to pubescents to twenty somethings obsessed with the usual stuff sex/finding a mate, he broke my heart/she broke my heart etc, etc yet many will say the 80's and 90's was more cheesy.
Even as a Smiths fan, I can’t believe people are genuinely nostalgic for MORRISSEY not being WHINEY. What has this world come to?
54 and was there Queen tour. Well I Wonder is up there alongside this
"oh, mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head"
.... the bass in this song !!!
Méchant Manu shit slaps hard
Sup slappers lmao
Big Andy Rourke always brings it
Not even a bassist and I still feel like that bass line can slay the devil himself, so simple but crisp and concise.
This works with my JBLS perfectly. If I ever plan on selling them, I’ll use this song.
going through my first real heartbreak and just discovered this band. perfect timing. their lyrics are spot on / relatable.
You will get over it one day ate you just forget to think about the person in the end and then you just know you have moved on trust me mate don't waste another day I wasted years over my first love I fell soooooo deeply now if that person walked past me in the street I'd probably not even notice anymore... live your life mate and don't let the past destroy the future xx best wishes xj
Thanks for the encouragement :)
@@jordansthoughts54 you are totally welcome Jordan il check in on you in a couple of years to see how u are getting on hahaha, you will love again and next time it will be better I promise. It happens to everyone sooner or later we all fall for the wrong one but it's never the last one.. you look after yourself and your heart buddy you are both worth it x speak in a couple of years xx best wishes to you my friend xj
@@jasonbarron3047 how’s it going
@@GRONKHKBLP yea not too bad thanks kian wbu?
The amount of loneliness in this song is crazy
This is my favorite Smiths song. Too much emotions.
Me too. I always listen to this while i ride the bus.
Mine too!!!
This was the second one I heard after cemetry gates but it is my favorite
Me too
fr !
Lyrics
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
And as I climb into an empty bed
Oh well. Enough said.
I know it's over - still I cling
I don't know where else I can go
Oh...
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
See, the sea wants to take me
The knife wants to slit me
Do you think you can help me?
Sad veiled bride, please be happy
Handsome groom, give her room
Loud, loutish lover, treat her kindly
(Though she needs you
More than she loves you)
And I know it's over - still I cling
I don't know where else I can go
Over and over and over and over
Over and over, la...
I know it's over
And it never really began
But in my heart it was so real
And you even spoke to me, and said :
"If you're so funny
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
And if you're so clever
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very entertaining
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very good-looking
Why do you sleep alone tonight ?
I know...
'Cause tonight is just like any other night
That's why you're on your own tonight
With your triumphs and your charms
While they're in each other's arms..."
It's so easy to laugh
It's so easy to hate
It takes strength to be gentle and kind
Over, over, over, over
It's so easy to laugh
It's so easy to hate
It takes guts to be gentle and kind
Over, over
Love is natural and real
But not for you, my love
Not tonight, my love
Love is natural and real
But not for such as you and I, my love
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my ...
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can even feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my...
Thank you :)
lol the lyrics where at the description
@@thejuiciestcat2736 que jugoso :D
@@nina98769 gracias Carlos salinas de Gortari
Very good, Thank's.
Andy Rourke R.I.P brother.....sadly missed but the memories of seeing you and The Smiths live in the 80’s will stay with me forever. I feel lucky to be in the right places at the right times. The Smiths are on playlist tonight with some rum...loud and proud.
Absolutely love The Smiths. Greatest band of the 80s. One of the greatest bands ever. All their albums are classics. How they're not in the rock and roll hall of fame is a disgrace.
Morrissey is the reason hahahaha
He's just not kosher enough for the satanic globalists and their hordes of useful idiots.
@@stepladder3257 But Sex Pistols has Johnny Rotten but they still in it tho lol
Agree. Beatles 60s, Smiths 80s, Radiohead 90s..not sure about the 70s..and, after the 90s, decent music seemed to disappear from mainstream culture
I'm going with talking heads for the 80s
'It takes strength to be gentle and kind'. My favourite line.
It's really a shame Morrissey is such an asshole.
After all these years, it's still the most heartbreaking, sad song I've ever heard. No other song perfectly conveys the fear of never finding love and dieing alone.
Absolutely, not a better beautiful song!🙏
Yet it was not for the job or lover that she never had.
Back at that feeling now at 52 , it's a girl thing , life has happened and you realise nothing has ever really changed
@@superm70 this makes me want to die young
This song has a special place in my heart
Legit one of the best songs ever written
i wanna let u know about this song - faceless humming by the impures
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I suffer from bipolar personality disorder and you've kept me away from ending it all with songs like this one, because I feel like I'm no the only one depressed and with no way out of myself and your music makes me feel less lonely.
I have bi poler aswell everyday is a struggle I won't lie ... I think the same it's music that's keeps you going!!..... take it easy buddy!!..
I’ve been single for 22, almost 23 years, and this is probably the one and only song that can really mirror me.
😢
Why?
It's ovER
I've also been single for over 20 years. I'm 21, in case you're wondering.
@@ErnestRamajMaybe because life sucks? That's why I've never bothered with it.
This is one of those songs you could hear over and over again and still feel every moment of it. Marvelous!
Over and over, over.
@@projectJ30haha
I hear what everyone is saying regarding “my friend committed suicide to this song”, “I listened to this song on repeat when my girl dumped me”, “my friend was playing this song when they overdosed”. I get it, it was one of my go to “depressing” songs when I was a teen. Now 46 and a lifelong Smiths fan this song represents what u can do if u get a chance to meet the “one”. Morrissey/Marr were genius together, a perfect discography. Not a miss in the bunch (ok, maybe Golden Lights). This is and will forever be my favorite song. Chase your dreams and be passionate. Morrissey and Marr had roughly five years together and made it matter, they are part of history. Life is a gift, get off on music and art, don’t let it bring you down. Stay safe and be healthy.
Thanks, although the smiths songs are awesome it caused a lot of people to commit suicide which is really sad.
You either meet “the one” early in life, or you live long enough to sift through a sea of single mothers & broken relationships.
@@cx5606 they didn’t commit suicide because of the Smiths music. If anything, the music helped ease the pain of choosing to commit suicide.
@@1kalicid I don't agree with u on that point. Have you listened to their Asleep song?
@@cx5606 I can understand what you mean, but: I'm still alive - and you are toot, aren't you? ...
This song is a slap in the face especially the 'if you're so funny then why are you on you own tonight...' part
I'm wondering about that part myself. Like, would a woman really say that to a man as rejection, instead of just "no thanks" I mean, for someone she knew or didn't know, I just don't see it.
But the meaning is there. Often, it is something that women sugarcoat things to men. Such as "personality" when we all know that pure attraction is face, height, and general appearance. Good looks embellishes "personality" utterly.
@@chinchilla415I think that's his mother asking him that
@@InMyBrokenChairinterpret it anyways u think is the best but I think it’s him telling himself that
@@InMyBrokenChairand that would be mean if his mom said that.
He is asking himself that
Most beautiful lyrics ever written.
Makes me cry every time.
What a beautiful tune.
its one of the most majestic and brilliant songs ever written! a truly epic song for the ages.
Sadly I've never had the privilege to see The Smiths on stage but I've seen Jeff Buckley doing a cover of this song live and that was pretty darn awesome.
The lyrics, the voice it doesn't get better than this.
hits different when you're alone on new year's eve.
Or when you realise being alone on New Year's Eve is how you were the other 364 days, too.
@@TonyEnglandUK man that hurted tony
You are not alone ❤️
@@clivesnell you are not alone Clive anytime you need a pal il talk to you seriously buddy xj
This new years, I promise to come back here and wish you a good one 😁
“With your triumphs and your charms, whilst they’re in each other’s arms” - never a truer word
Morrisey finds a way to express exactly how I feel so poetically
It's 3 am
Here we go again
Me too😵
I feel you
3 02 am here
Amira 3:52 am
4 AM now, feel u ,Sis
The anthem for that girl or guy that you've never really dated, but are trying hard to get over.
Edit: Wow, I didn't know so many people could relate! I'm with you guys, and hope every single one of you find the love that you deserve ❤
yea, i feel you. i've been in love with a girl for like 5 years and now she found a partner. We've always been good friends and i was scared to lose my friendship with her, so i never confessed.
@@asinussum I feel you bro, I know you have tried to get over her and I know it's hard but you should probably try and distance yourself from her
@@asinussum block her and move on, life goes on
@@drake1896 I told her and she still wants to be friends but I feel awful still /:
i feel you, i hardly try to get over her even it was 4 years ago i can't hate her, sometime even just be her friend memories that hurts just came back but deep down i still love her i can't lie i do love her i sent her instagram dm i wanna meet her so bad but she refuse to meet me and she drive me crazy back then, when she left me it hurt so bad that i always cry everytime i remember her everyday for a year feels like gloomy day and fake smiling to everyone, i wish wherever she are she always ok if she think nobody loves her i wish i could stand by her side
it's over
billions must listen
There is no better sentence to explain feeling low than “mother I can feel the soil falling over my head”
Holy s***, I never heard something this sad with such a good beats. It's like you're already down bloody and continuously given professional boxer punches with rhythm.
3:17 "Es tan fácil reírse, es tan fácil odiar. Se necesita fuerza para ser gentil y amable". Poesía y verdad pura🔥
Can we touch base?
@@shariqrasulofficialhow bout you touch grass
Ive listened to The Smiths since I was 14. Morrissey is a God. His lyrics are sublime. Ive never found them depressing. Poetry . Even at 48 i can still get emotional hearing this tune.
Met a girl online, spoke for like 7 months, even met in person, we both got on and admitted we both really liked each other and she even said that she’d be devastated if I stopped talking with her and that i apparently helped her through a dark phase when we met, we planned what movies we’d show each other when we went to each other’s and spoke about a lot of personal stuff, I thought it was really going somewhere and then out of the blue someone she used to like secretly messaged her saying he actually did have feelings for her and a few hours ago she messaged saying she wants to keep talking to me but feels as though we’re better as friends, so it’s obvious she’s chosen to try date him. My first heartbreak. This song really hits hard right now
Utterly gorgeous. It touches my heart like........I cant explain it........"still i cling, i dont know where else i can go?"
The intense repetition of the words “Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head” makes me feel like my soul is being ripped out
I know it’s over
And it never really began
But in my heart
It was SO REAL
And you even spoke to me
"It takes guts to be gentle and kind". Something that's so relative in today's world.
So morrissey is a wuss in his own words
But in my heart it was so R E A L
Hey you wanna be penpals? I .. aint got any body to talk to and If you like the smiths my awkwardness might not freak you out. Hmm
@@joselaw6669 yeah it was very cringy
@@joselaw6669 is taco hitler real?
Same
@@joselaw6669 you okay mate?
this is just ...so good. in my fifties, been a fan since -86. still gets me.
Unironically couldnt be more over than right now
We’re so back
"In the midst of it's so over, i found there was within me, an invincible 'we're so back'"
My mother died a week ago. She's a kind and loving person. We're very much opposites. Listening to this song helped me grasp the fact that she's dead.
She's always with you, little one.
Andy's bass really shines through on this track. R.I.P. you fabulous fellow. I truly miss you.
i’ve been trying to find a song to match how i’ve been feelings for months ...i never really listened to the lyrics of this song when it came on until now. this song represents the feeling i’ve tried to tell everyone how i felt and what’s going on in my mind. no matter how much u see me laugh and smile during the day when i come home and feel the long overwhelming feelings of loneliness.
That was really beautiful damn. Feeling lonely takes such a toll on you. Do you have any close friends?
Elizabeth Anne Dwyer, Morrissey's mother has passed away, this song is the sorrowful reminder of how we all can use a mother to help us when the soil falls over our heads. I know Morrissey's suffering from the loss, with mourning, just remember to value her, I know he did, and it's why she still smiles over him, just as she did in life.
Everything happens for a reason they say and this is the first song that came to my head and it was EXACTLY how i was feeling today. I love you Morrissey. The Smiths, Thank you so much.
… Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
And as I climb into an empty bed
Oh well. Enough said.
I know it's over - still I cling
I don't know where else I can go
Oh...
… Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
See, the sea wants to take me
The knife wants to slit me
Do you think you can help me?
… Sad veiled bride, please be happy
Handsome groom, give her room
Loud, loutish lover, treat her kindly
(Though she needs you
More than she loves you)
And I know it's over - still I cling
I don't know where else I can go
Over and over and over and over
Over and over, la...
… I know it's over
And it never really began
But in my heart it was so real
And you even spoke to me, and said :
"If you're so funny
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
And if you're so clever
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very entertaining
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very good-looking
Why do you sleep alone tonight ?
I know...
… 'Cause tonight is just like any other night
That's why you're on your own tonight
With your triumphs and your charms
While they're in each other's arms..."
It's so easy to laugh
It's so easy to hate
It takes strength to be gentle and kind
Over, over, over, over
… It's so easy to laugh
It's so easy to hate
It takes guts to be gentle and kind
Over, over
Love is natural and real
But not for you, my love
Not tonight, my love
Love is natural and real
But not for such as you and I, my love
… Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my ...
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can even feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my...
THANK YOUUUUU
Words can’t describe how amazing this song is I never thought music could make me feel like this
“The Queen is Dead” is a special album. This song is about shame....”the soil falling over his head’”.....a truly beautiful and profound song
Listening to this on a particularly heavy night. I hope everyone is feeling better. Every situation is survivable never forget it
Wow now I'm one of those who relates to this song crying in my bed listening to it at night
Ke To Not only at Night
Little did I know that when I was singing along to this song in the early ‘90’s that it would ring true so many years later. It takes guts to be gentle and kind.
Tears are cleansing. Music heals. Hope you are feeling better.
cause' tonight is just like any other night, that's why you are on your own tonight?
This is the best the smiths song
İ can’t stop listening to it
Can we take a moment to appreciate that dark bass guitar? It's so deep and mystirious! 😙❤🌒
When he reaches that low-low note when he sings "Handsome groom, giv her room" THAT SH!T IS EVERYTHING I LIVE FOR.
YESSSS IM GLAD SOMEONES SAID THIS, IVE THOUGHT THIS FOR SOOO LONG 🙏🙏 IT HITS SO WELL
leaves me so sad and wrecky but always, always this is a brave honest anthem of failed love "love is natural and real, but not for such as you and i, my love" - to sing that with such voice with that heavenly music, bravery and vulnerability in one! the dearest, the warmest, the smiths!♥
I use to listen to this song on repeat years ago … now here I am once again
Me too,
4 years ago, my best friend introduced this girl to me. My best friend says she's interested in me and also said that we have a lot in common, that's why he introduced her to me. That's the most bittersweet thing I've ever heard because I'm always an introvert person. I actually saw her. It was afternoon. She's leaning on a window, while the sun shines brightly to her. She's like an angel. The best part is, she's also staring at me. It lasts a second, but it feels like a lifetime. I guess that's what they called "Love at first sight". But I didn't pursue her because I am fighting demons that time and there are so many things that were happening that I have no control of.
Now that I'm stable, but the doors that leads to her are now closed. I'm still infatuated with her, and I'm trying my best to forget her because I never even dated her and got to know her really. But I guess I'm a victim of what they so called, "Limerence". I hate it these feelings, because it never really began, but in my heart, it feels so real.
If there is one thing I learned in life, that is, you will never ever 100% stable mentally, emotionally and physically. Sometimes you have to go with it and pursue what you want as long as your intentions are really sincere, regardless of how stable you are. You might don't know, but sometimes, in order for us to feel just "enough" to ourselves, you need to be loved, and it's really good to be loved, isn't it?
Thank you for this song, The smiths. Songs like this makes me realize, I am not alone.
That sounds really hard, I feel for you.
“I know it’s over, but it never really began”
you lived this song, bro. Damn.
This whole entire song is just one big amazing quote. Literally any line on this can be pointed out and it would be incredibly powerful.
"I know it's over and never really began, but in my heart it was so real."
I love this song but it’s so sad to listen to. This is perfect for those “moments”
"that moment" can stop now please I've had enough of it already
It's one of my favourite songs of all time, but I hadn't heard it many years until recently. And that is because it is indeed for 'those' moments. Its a very powerful song
I avoid listening to this song. I have exclusively negative reactions to it.
What's so sad? Ur a stupid ass for be sad, this is a big fuck u to all the people who did u wrong. This is the the most beautiful song to people who feel bad for themselfs.
Please watch my version of this song in aid of Samaritans - suicide prevention helpline.
ruclips.net/video/83IhhGd3JpQ/видео.html
Through my young adult years,I have listen to this song as it’s one of my top songs of the smiths . Yes it’s a dark song and can be a trigger for some . I too in my adulthood fell into a dark place . I spiraled into a hole that was difficult to get out of . Luckily for me I did have help and guidance to show me a new life that opened doors . It was not help in a professional/medical way ... but it was an opportunity to move far away from where I was . To make a long story short .This is the only world we know . Yes we can go to sleep and wake up to a new world . A new beginning is a way to interpret this song. I do wish the best for all of you who have struggles . There is hope especially if your here in the present to read this . Just find the light it’s out there even if it’s in a person , place or thing .
Keep your eyes open .
Thank you. This gives me hope.
The only song in the world that made me ugly cry.
Speaks for itself what this song is!
A song dedicated to all who have known this kind of wretching pain.
Whatever this whole circus is all about, I'm glad I chose Morrissey to do my soundtrack to it all.
Going through separation after almost 20 years. Music has always saved my life. I'm not sure it's enough anymore. This song churns my insides.
🤍
I hope you’re okay ❤
Hope your doing all good now.. keep strong 💪
“With your triumphs and your charms.. whilst they’re in each others arms” Has anyone ever expressed the human condition better!?!?
This song is pure genius. One of the best vocal deliveries ever.
hits different when it’s your birthday and not a single person notices
Happy birthday Omar 🎉❤
(Belated) Happy Birthday, Omar!!
Happy birthday for next year and many more
happy birthday man
🎉🎉🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉🎉🎉🎉
"see the sea wants to take me, the knife wants to slit me, do you think you can help me?" -lyrical genius
But also cathartic, not meant as an instruction. Stay strong and enjoy The Smiths. They were there for me and so many others in the 80s when nothing else mattered particularly, and the songs on the radio didn't talk about my life.
girl showed me this song, then dumped me a couple months later. she'd gotten out of a 6 year relationship, and we were getting too close. it was fun, though. "it never really began, but in my heart, it was so real. "
Keep your head up homie
Guess she need 'the room.' Enough said.
Ray vs. the World same.thing happened to me yeaterday thats why I am here
Just happened to me, too
You were her rebound
My all time favorite Smiths song. Plays in my head when I am alone and I am always alone.
This song is so heartbrakingly beautiful.