| Morrissey – November Spawned A Monster Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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This song is about the underlying discomfort, disgust and pity that is often felt for people with a disability and the way in which this impacts upon other's behaviour towards those with disabilities. I feel that most of the song portrays these attitudes and has a specific focus on repulsion of even the most perverse of society (....where mad, mad lovers must pause and draw the line). The final verse demonstrates Morrissey's desired emancipation of the subject from these attitdues and the impact on them. 'the clothes that she went out and chose for herself' demonstrates independence, self respect and hope. For me, this is a personal and very beautiful song, which communicates an aspiration for those who don't fit our definition of 'normal' to have fuller lives and to not be retrained and hidden away by society's negative attitudes. God bless Morrissey - he leaves no issue unturned :) |
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| Morrissey – November Spawned A Monster Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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To me the meaning is quite clear. Most of the song is voicing the attitude of the populus and the impact on someone with disabilities to that attitude. It culminates in Morrissey making a statement that one day, people with disabilities will gain their voice and respect and 'will be walking the streets in the clothes that she went out and chose for herself', ie will have gained an independent life - and will be living. I love that Morrissey never shrinks from writing about such a wide range of issues and perspectives. Viva Moz :) |
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| Morrissey – All The Lazy Dykes Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| A really beautiful gift from Morrissey to a friend who was unhappily married and wrestling with her wish to be with a woman. The Palms was a bar he frequently passed in LA where lesbian women gathered. The song is a message to his friend to do what she really wanted to do and live her life. 'You'll be good to yourself and you'll come and join the girls.' | |
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