Shirt-lifter is actually a derogatory term for homosexuals in England. It has it's equivalents in the like of bum boy, shit-stabber etc...
Why do people always look for these hidden meanings all the time. The first thing that attracted me to Morrissey/the Smiths was Mozza's bluntness and honesty - his willingness to say anything he felt. I never saw him as a person to hide behind allusion and metaphors. I think rather than apply Mozza's lyrics to their lives many fans make the mistake of trying to apply Mozza himself.
Shirt-lifter is actually a derogatory term for homosexuals in England. It has it's equivalents in the like of bum boy, shit-stabber etc... Why do people always look for these hidden meanings all the time. The first thing that attracted me to Morrissey/the Smiths was Mozza's bluntness and honesty - his willingness to say anything he felt. I never saw him as a person to hide behind allusion and metaphors. I think rather than apply Mozza's lyrics to their lives many fans make the mistake of trying to apply Mozza himself.