Sheila Take a Bow Lyrics

Lyric discussion by cheryluk 

Cover art for Sheila Take a Bow lyrics by Smiths, The

I think this song is about someone who has been stung by love and is apprehensive about getting close to anyone else as a result. I think he is telling the girl in question that she isnt wrong to feel hurt but is still encouraging her to get back in the saddle and move on with her life...then again maybe only reminds me of that because my friend played it constantly after i split up from my boyfriend.....