Lyric discussion by lilikoi 

Cover art for Shoplifters of the World Unite lyrics by Smiths, The

no it isn't about shoplifters and shirtlifters at all. I have an interview with Morrissey where he says that what he means is intellectual shoplifting, taking other peoples great art and words and using them to your own advantage. so - mhhh - quite autobiopgraphical, actually - since he "shoplifted" so many quotes from a taste of honey etc ;-)

you guys are all fucking stupid.....maybe morrisey likes stealing things....it makes more sense than wasting your hard earned money on overpriced shit....

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