I don't think it sounds upbeat at all. I hear the chords being played very strongly on all the instruments. Her voice is pretty neutral throughout the song, as if she doesn't know what to make her of her decision--just like the lyrics suggest. This was a very difficult decision for her and after a decade, she's still unsure of her feelings towards it. The chords that are being played very strongly, add to the subject. This song is about something very powerful, I don't think it's upbeat at all. Her voice is not at all happy-sounding. And the steel-guitar...
I don't think it sounds upbeat at all. I hear the chords being played very strongly on all the instruments. Her voice is pretty neutral throughout the song, as if she doesn't know what to make her of her decision--just like the lyrics suggest. This was a very difficult decision for her and after a decade, she's still unsure of her feelings towards it. The chords that are being played very strongly, add to the subject. This song is about something very powerful, I don't think it's upbeat at all. Her voice is not at all happy-sounding. And the steel-guitar sounds a bit mournful, in my opinion.
@MissCady If you think this song sounds to cheerful I'd hate to see what music you think is depressing or Morose. You probably see the Smiths as A comedy act.
@MissCady If you think this song sounds to cheerful I'd hate to see what music you think is depressing or Morose. You probably see the Smiths as A comedy act.
It seems clear to me that this song is about an adoption/abortion. It's surprisingly upbeat for a song with such a sad message, if you ask me.
I don't think it sounds upbeat at all. I hear the chords being played very strongly on all the instruments. Her voice is pretty neutral throughout the song, as if she doesn't know what to make her of her decision--just like the lyrics suggest. This was a very difficult decision for her and after a decade, she's still unsure of her feelings towards it. The chords that are being played very strongly, add to the subject. This song is about something very powerful, I don't think it's upbeat at all. Her voice is not at all happy-sounding. And the steel-guitar...
I don't think it sounds upbeat at all. I hear the chords being played very strongly on all the instruments. Her voice is pretty neutral throughout the song, as if she doesn't know what to make her of her decision--just like the lyrics suggest. This was a very difficult decision for her and after a decade, she's still unsure of her feelings towards it. The chords that are being played very strongly, add to the subject. This song is about something very powerful, I don't think it's upbeat at all. Her voice is not at all happy-sounding. And the steel-guitar sounds a bit mournful, in my opinion.
@MissCady If you think this song sounds to cheerful I'd hate to see what music you think is depressing or Morose. You probably see the Smiths as A comedy act.
@MissCady If you think this song sounds to cheerful I'd hate to see what music you think is depressing or Morose. You probably see the Smiths as A comedy act.