The mistake I think many of you are making is to apply a literal interpretation to this song. Morrissey's songs generally aren't interpreted that way. There is always a subtle subtext. Morrissey is pessimistic about human relationships. There are no happy endings in his songs. The tone of this song is mocking. He is asking, "Do you really think that married, heterosexual women will find true happiness, if only they would just leave their husbands, embrace their lesbianism selves and "join the girls"?" Morrissey rejects an attitude that does prevail in some extreme forms of feminism. This is not because Morrissey is homophobic or misogynist. He is not. Sexuality -- straight or gay -- is not so black and white to Morrissey. It is a false god, a promise not kept. Morrissey is an equal opportunity critic of relationships. If you listen to his many other songs, this pessimism extends to the promises inherent in heterosexual relationships. The stalker, the abuser, the criminal all find comfortable places in his songs. Just my two cents.
Keep your two cents. Are you seriously trying to dissect Morrissey? Just curious, how long have you two been inseparable?? The song is as litteral as it gets! "It is a false god, a promise not kept." You've gotta be kidding me! Save your dime store psychology for someone who is NOT a true Morrisey fan.
Keep your two cents. Are you seriously trying to dissect Morrissey? Just curious, how long have you two been inseparable?? The song is as litteral as it gets! "It is a false god, a promise not kept." You've gotta be kidding me! Save your dime store psychology for someone who is NOT a true Morrisey fan.
I'm 34 I've been listening to Morrissey since I was 13. your opinion on his writing, sensibilities, and the meaning of this song are quite accurate. In my opinion,
I'm 34 I've been listening to Morrissey since I was 13. your opinion on his writing, sensibilities, and the meaning of this song are quite accurate. In my opinion,
The mistake I think many of you are making is to apply a literal interpretation to this song. Morrissey's songs generally aren't interpreted that way. There is always a subtle subtext. Morrissey is pessimistic about human relationships. There are no happy endings in his songs. The tone of this song is mocking. He is asking, "Do you really think that married, heterosexual women will find true happiness, if only they would just leave their husbands, embrace their lesbianism selves and "join the girls"?" Morrissey rejects an attitude that does prevail in some extreme forms of feminism. This is not because Morrissey is homophobic or misogynist. He is not. Sexuality -- straight or gay -- is not so black and white to Morrissey. It is a false god, a promise not kept. Morrissey is an equal opportunity critic of relationships. If you listen to his many other songs, this pessimism extends to the promises inherent in heterosexual relationships. The stalker, the abuser, the criminal all find comfortable places in his songs. Just my two cents.
Keep your two cents. Are you seriously trying to dissect Morrissey? Just curious, how long have you two been inseparable?? The song is as litteral as it gets! "It is a false god, a promise not kept." You've gotta be kidding me! Save your dime store psychology for someone who is NOT a true Morrisey fan.
Keep your two cents. Are you seriously trying to dissect Morrissey? Just curious, how long have you two been inseparable?? The song is as litteral as it gets! "It is a false god, a promise not kept." You've gotta be kidding me! Save your dime store psychology for someone who is NOT a true Morrisey fan.
I'm 34 I've been listening to Morrissey since I was 13. your opinion on his writing, sensibilities, and the meaning of this song are quite accurate. In my opinion,
I'm 34 I've been listening to Morrissey since I was 13. your opinion on his writing, sensibilities, and the meaning of this song are quite accurate. In my opinion,