Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

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Frankly Mr Shankly by The Smiths.

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“Frankly, Mr. Shankly” by The Smiths

“Frankly, Mr. Shankly” is a song performed by iconic band, The Smiths. The lyrics are about a displeased and an unhappy employee penning a letter to his superior or boss (Mr. Shankly) expressing his...

Girlfriend in a Coma

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“Girlfriend in a Coma” by The Smiths

“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...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

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“There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths

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,...

Big Mouth Strikes Again

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Meaning of “Bigmouth Strikes Again” by The Smiths

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...

“The Boy with the Thorn in His Side” by The Smiths

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“The Boy with the Thorn in His Side” by The Smiths

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...

Cemetry Gates

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“Cemetry Gates” by The Smiths

“Cemetry Gates” is a song performed by The Smiths that focuses on Smiths’ singer Morrissey’s bizarre fascination with death. Lyrically, Morrissey sings about meeting someone (an acquaintance/friend/lover) at the gates of a cemetery and...

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The Smiths’ “The Queen Is Dead” Lyrics Meaning

Questions surrounding the British monarchy’s legitimacy may never go away. It is an institution that began way back in the 10 century, an era in which no one would deny the world was quite...

"This Charming Man" by The Smiths

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Meaning of “This Charming Man” by The Smiths

This Charming Man is a song by The Smiths – an indie rock band that hailed from England. Lyrically, the song sees the narrator talk about getting his bicycle tire punctured in a remote...

Meaning of Songs

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Meaning of “Reel Around the Fountain” by The Smiths

Reel Around the Fountain is a Smiths‘ song which talks about the loss of innocence. Speaking with Rolling Stone magazine, Smiths’ singer Morrissey said of the meaning of the song as one that is...