Half a Person Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Aurora2 

Cover art for Half a Person lyrics by Smiths, The

I think it's him realising that no matter how famous and rich he is going to get it's not actually going to change his life. He'll always be 16, clumsy and shy.

In fact, his success has managed to alienate him from people who might have liked him in the past. It's increased his isolation when he thought it would make his life better.

"I think it's him realising that no matter how famous and rich he is going to get it's not actually going to change his life. He'll always be 16, clumsy and shy. In fact, his success has managed to alienate him from people who might have liked him in the past."

YES! It's so so wonderful. n_n