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...
Many fans have interpreted The Smiths’ “Asleep” as being based on the desire of the singer (Morrissey) to commit suicide. But while he does express a craving for death, at no point do the lyrics specify...
“Meat Is Murder” is one of the most well-known tracks by The Smiths. The lyrics of this iconic song creates the reason that animals are not any different from humans in any special way....
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,...
“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” 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...
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...
The narrator of “How Soon Is Now” is depicted as someone who is too shy for his own good. All lyrics considered, it appears as if he’s stuck in a cycle, i.e. his apprehensiveness...
