What She Said – The Echoes of Despair and the Search for Meaning
In the labyrinth of The Smiths’s discography, ‘What She Said’ resonates with a particular brand of angst and existential despondency. Written by the maestro of melancholy himself, Morrissey, and set to the chiming guitar backdrop crafted by Johnny Marr, the track from the 1985 album ‘Meat Is Murder’ is a mournful anthem that continues to haunt listeners.