First Of The Gang To Die Lyrics

Lyric discussion by FishesWillLaugh 

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

Maybe there is a Spanish/South American connection with 'Hector' - apparently in Argentina he is treated like a God, and they even have a National Morrissey Day!

As every nation should of course...

"bullet in his gullet" - fantastic poetry, vivid shocking image. Damn him.

(Sorry about my ignorance and bad english) I dont think that song talks about that Hector, because he was a politician who works with a militar who was treated as a god in Argentina called Juan Peron before the putsch in Argentina... Here is a little bit info in english http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9ctor_Jos%C3%A9_C%C3%A1mpora in this days they are a big political sub-group called "Campora" i think cause honor of that man...but they are involved in everything legal and illegal things about politics... but anyway im not agree with your comment about Hector Campora, i dont think the song has a conection with him....

What? No we don't. I don't see why the song would reference Héctor Cámpora, but even if it did, he is not seen as a god in Argentina at all, neither him nor Juan Domingo Perón. Sure, like any politician he has his devotees and even a young people political association with his name (which, contrary to what KiraRise says, is not involved in illegal political activities). One more thing, and excuse me if i'm being very critical about what may or may not be a joke, but why would you think we have a National Morrissey Day? Just to...