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| Antony and the Johnsons – Fistful of Love Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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While I at first thought this song was about a sado-masochistic relationship, I now think the tone of the song and some of the lines point toward an abuse theme. "I accept and I collect upon my body / The memories of your devotion" suggests that this is about a past relationship. The injuries are only "hints" of love; it seems to me that the speaker is making these hints up himself, instead of realizing the situation he is in. |
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| The Smiths – I Keep Mine Hidden Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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I Keep Mine Hidden was the last song The Smiths recorded together. It's a cute little music hall ditty, whistling and all, with a few interesting lyrical "riddles", such as the significance of "yellow and green", which probably refers to a pair of pants (!) Morrissey owned in his youth. |
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| The Smiths – Rubber Ring Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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One of Morrissey's greatest lyrical achievements. He knew he inspired the same kind of intense adulation in his listeners that he had himself experienced through his strong relationship with the New York Dolls, T. Rex and other artists, and he used this knowledge to create a song aimed directly at his most passionate fans - a plea not to forget him, even when they had achieved the happiness he believes himself incapable of achieving.
Personally, it is the little things that really get me with Rubber Ring. The samples at the end lend a menacing, sinister air to the song, and the "lift shaft" sound never fails to send chills up my spine. Morrissey's delivery of the line "do you...love me like you used to?" is simply beautiful. |
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