This could have been a real hit as a single. Oh well. Morrissey always puts some of his best work hidden away as b-sides. It's fun because a big part of being a Morrissey fan is hunting down these rare gems.
@jeffeastwood15 I think it's about what a swallow represents. Sailors from back in the day used to get it to show how many years they had been out at sea, amond other meanings. Look it up - it's really interesting.
I absolutely LOVE this song! However, I agree with previous commenter who said There is something much better about the album version. It's much sadder and more bittersweet. This is too 'rocking out' for this song. The whole point of Morrissey is that his song lyrics are very sad and ironic, yet the tunes are often cheerful and upbeat. The contrast is the statement.
Moz b-sides are very odd. Some are just so spectacular, that you wonder why the song isn't on the album. Others like Journalist who lie are silly jingles or a jam session. Ringleader had some great b-sides, same with Quarry as well. I can't wait to get my hands on the new ones this year.
i think this live version doesnt do the song justice, the one in the studio is like a glassey eyed love dream, but when i go to see morrissey live i dont care if he doesnt try to sound the same as on the record. mozzer concerts are more like pride rallys anyway
I've been listening to this song for the past 13 or so years and I've never been able to find out what (if anything) "he drew a swallow on my neck" meant. Is it a British expression?
This could have been a real hit as a single.
Oh well.
Morrissey always puts some of his best work hidden away as b-sides. It's fun because a big part of being a Morrissey fan is hunting down these rare gems.
He seriously does leave some off the best songs off of albums, a lot funner finding them as Bsides though!
It's a pun, it could be a tattoo but also a hicky 'he drew a swallow deep and blue'' and also you have to swallow to draw it. It's quite cleaver.
I absolutely love, love, love this song! "Older and wiser never applies to me!"
def applies to you though.
this song is pure class, one of his best. along with 'i can have both' and 'lost'.
@jeffeastwood15 I think it's about what a swallow represents. Sailors from back in the day used to get it to show how many years they had been out at sea, amond other meanings. Look it up - it's really interesting.
This uptempo version suits my soul quite nicely!
the "I don't mind" and the flourish at the end make this video!!
I love this song.
I absolutely LOVE this song! However, I agree with previous commenter who said There is something much better about the album version. It's much sadder and more bittersweet. This is too 'rocking out' for this song. The whole point of Morrissey is that his song lyrics are very sad and ironic, yet the tunes are often cheerful and upbeat. The contrast is the statement.
He sounds great here--takes great care of his voice!
This is real rare coz not played live much at all,thank you for this upload.
Much more upbeat than the recorded version. Superb.
awesome
wow!!
Aye.
the b sides are like hidden treasures
Moz b-sides are very odd. Some are just so spectacular, that you wonder why the song isn't on the album. Others like Journalist who lie are silly jingles or a jam session. Ringleader had some great b-sides, same with Quarry as well. I can't wait to get my hands on the new ones this year.
i think this live version doesnt do the song justice, the one in the studio is like a glassey eyed love dream, but when i go to see morrissey live i dont care if he doesnt try to sound the same as on the record. mozzer concerts are more like pride rallys anyway
A great song indeed. But his best b-side for me is "You must please remember"
I've been listening to this song for the past 13 or so years and I've never been able to find out what (if anything) "he drew a swallow on my neck" meant. Is it a British expression?
It' s a hicky
i know but i don't mind
Been acting childish,foolish, ghoulish and childish....