The title of this song (“Vicar in a Tutu”) is symbolic, though said symbol is meant to be pictured literally. A “tutu” is a type of dress that is worn by female ballet dancers. And what...
In Electronic’s “Getting Away With It”, the singer comes off as if he is suffering from self-afflicted depression. Or more to the point, in the first verse, he purposely engages in actions which he...
The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” is a modern-day rock classic. And like many classic tracks, it features a plotline which is easy-to-follow and that fans can relate to. In this case, the singer is dealing...
There have been a couple of profound interpretations offered for “William, It Was Really Nothing”, but by comparison Morrissey’s own explanation is pretty simple. As he has described this track, it is meant to sort...
Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now is a song by the legendary English indie rock band The Smiths. The song, which is known for being one of The Smiths’ most unambiguous, as the name implies,...
“Girlfriend in a Coma” is an odd, or perhaps some would very blunt bereavement song. It seemingly centers on the vocalist’s girlfriend literally being in a coma, with the conclusion of this piece implying that...
On The Smiths’ “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” a depressed protagonist (Morrissey) is seated in the passenger seat of his lover or yet-to-be lover’s car. And as the pair drive together,...
Bigmouth Strike Again is a Smiths’ song whose lyrics are about the protagonist being fed up of the constant attacks and criticisms he receives on account of the things that he says. According to...
For someone who has been an A list celebrity (particularly in his homeland, the tabloid-rich United Kingdom) for several decades, Morrissey did an excellent job of keeping his sexual orientation under wraps. That is to...
According to Morrissey’s explanation, “the boy” mentioned in this track’s title would be a personification of The Smiths. And who the lyrics are addressing is their naysayers. In other words, to say someone has a...
