Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before Lyrics

Lyric discussion by smithskid84 

Cover art for Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before lyrics by Smiths, The

Yes, yes, there is certainly the hint of someone with a drinking problem. Who apparently is a fighting drunk on top of that. However, the "nothing's changed..." section add a bit more depth. It would seem that our drunk is drinking his way through sadness dealing with his relationship...did she cheat on him? Perhaps the other way around? Either way, he constantly assures her that his drinking and fighting has nothing to do with her, once his "I was delayed" excuse is found wanting.