You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby Lyrics

Lyric discussion by jessicar 

Cover art for You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby lyrics by Smiths, The

I think it's basically telling the people who are upset and want happiness that they basically 'haven't earned it yet' and they 'must suffer and cry for a longer time' in order to earn the happiness they want.

Song Meaning

It's sarastic, though. It's based on a response Morrissey got from his record label.