First Of The Gang To Die Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ily 

Cover art for First Of The Gang To Die lyrics by Morrissey

I totally agree with Clark`s interpretation.

"You have never been in love, Until you've seen sunlight thrown over smashed human bones"

Death is an alegory for marriage. Indeed, marriage is death of passion, death of emotion, death of individuality. The image of smashed human bone inspires fear and disgust, just like the thought of marriage does. But when you are able to see beauty in this horrendous picture ("you've seen the sunlight thrown"), you know you are really in love.

Gorgeous song.