Morrissey - Scandinavia (Album Version)

LYRICS
I was bored
in a fjord
and I curse the heart and soul of Scandinavia
let the people burn
let their children cry and die in blind asylums
but then you came along
and you held out your hand
and I fell in love with you and Scandinavia
I kiss the soil
I hug the soil
I eat the soil
and I praise the God who made you
Stab me in your own time in Scandinavia
Un-protesting I'll die in Scandinavia
Pinned to a crime
in Trondheim
I despise each syllable in Scandinavia
let the people burn
let their children cry and die in blind asylums
but then you came along
and you held out your hand
and I fell in love with you and Scandinavia
I kiss the soil
I hug the soil
I eat the soil
and I praise the God who made you
Stab me in your own time in Scandinavia
I'd be so happy to die in Scandinavia
SESSION: World Peace Is None Of Your Business
The song was very likely written during the year preceding its live debut in the summer of 2011.
SONG WRITERS: Morrissey/Boz Boorer
#morrissey

[@NoWonderDragon]

This must be one of the most underrated songs in human history.

[@AlsatianCousin]

I know... seriously can't get enough of this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TSeeker1]

Who else noticed Antonio Vivaldi's Summer in the background starting 1:47? BRILLIANT!!!!💥🔥🎻🎻

[@SergioAllIndie]

Quite too obvious to deem whatever on the alternative music sphere as underrated, I know. But still, this song I consider, in Morrisey's catalogue terminology is very underrated. IT'S KILLER, IMPOSING, EMOTIONAL. Too bad it didn't make it into the album's official track list, it's better than some of the songs in it.

[@AlsatianCousin]

I find he leaves good songs off intentionally, but I could be wrong. Like, Scandinavia and Action is my middle name.... some of the best songs I've ever heard - WOW!! Extremely powerful.

[@oniwabanjs]

@@AlsatianCousin A beautiful soul. Almost only his fans shall discovery Scandinavia, My Life is a succession of people saying goodbye, Jack The Ripper etc.

[@AlsatianCousin]

@WHardie yeah I think he saves special songs for his hardcore fans

[@revolverdolls]

Epic 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@duantorruellas716]

The contemplative raw impact of this song fits my imaginative imagery of myself as a templar falling in love with a viking princess. The battle drums only echo the passion we both feel in our hearts , the whole Scandinavian village cheers as I carry her off into the cottage after saving her life fighting off a bear with only a big wood spoon. This kind of emotional music brings a tear to my eye. Lol. Lol.
But no the song is brilliant.

[@simonbailey2040]

You need to get out more ❤

[@seanp8220]

I've been saying 'Let the people burn' a lot these past few years ...

[@Thesmellofrain-h6o]

7-15-23 what a cover. Great song.

[@Jarvisc12]

Great song.

[@Peggsworth]

I didn't use to get along with my mom and stepdad too well but they have a dog and she's a real sweetheart

[@AlsatianCousin]

How does this relate?

[@Peggsworth]

I mean it's inconsequential to Morrissey but nevertheless true to myself. I loved that dog. I still do.

[@FredericaMussolini]

Lol

[@TheodorusRex]

Brilliant

[@AlsatianCousin]

Agree!

[@neilfairhurst4285]

All humans say and do things that other humans don't agree with unfortunately that's life xxx

[@Deansheff]

They do but most don't have everything they say put under a microscope and picked apart like he does, fortunately for us

[@BIGDINKMAN]

this is a good song