@E.Ransom well this comment is seven years old I see and hopefully you'll come across it in your email. I have a FB page dedicated to deciphering Moz/Smiths songs: 'Morrissey - Your Arsenal of Song Meanings, Quotes, Pics, and News Updates' (and a mememe page: 'Morrissey - It's Really Laughable').
@E.Ransom well this comment is seven years old I see and hopefully you'll come across it in your email. I have a FB page dedicated to deciphering Moz/Smiths songs: 'Morrissey - Your Arsenal of Song Meanings, Quotes, Pics, and News Updates' (and a mememe page: 'Morrissey - It's Really Laughable').
Can you tell me where you got this really dark interpretation of this song? Because I find if very interesting (and disturbing). But we all know Moz how dark he can be right?
Can you tell me where you got this really dark interpretation of this song? Because I find if very interesting (and disturbing). But we all know Moz how dark he can be right?
@E.Ransom @mike104775 This is my own take on the song. My read is that Moz refuses to demonize the weakness of an otherwise good person and wrote a song capturing the sentiment of remorse--and even genuine affection--of a pedophile priest over his victim, for whom he feels hope and good will despite his own moral failures.
I'll check out your page, for sure.
@E.Ransom @mike104775 This is my own take on the song. My read is that Moz refuses to demonize the weakness of an otherwise good person and wrote a song capturing the sentiment of remorse--and even genuine affection--of a pedophile priest over his victim, for whom he feels hope and good will despite his own moral failures.
I'll check out your page, for sure.
@E.Ransom @mike104775 This is my own take on the song. My read is that Moz refuses to demonize the weakness of an otherwise good person and wrote a song capturing the sentiment of remorse--and even genuine affection--of a pedophile priest over his victim, for whom he feels hope and good will despite his own moral failures.
I'll check out your page, for sure.
@E.Ransom @mike104775 This is my own take on the song. My read is that Moz refuses to demonize the weakness of an otherwise good person and wrote a song capturing the sentiment of remorse--and even genuine affection--of a pedophile priest over his victim, for whom he feels hope and good will despite his own moral failures.
I'll check out your page, for sure.
@E.Ransom Close but no cigar! The song is actually based on the book/movie Death in Venice. A man, writer or composer depending on what version you go with, travels to Venice and falls instantly for a 14-year-old boy in a sailor outfit. (It's based on a real story actually; the author saw a boy of 11 in actuality! The movie's actor was 16 at the time.) At first he insists it's an artistic fascination, but as the story goes, it becomes apparent that while he never touches or talks to young Tadzio, he's infatuated. Opportunities present themselves to leave Venice,...
@E.Ransom Close but no cigar! The song is actually based on the book/movie Death in Venice. A man, writer or composer depending on what version you go with, travels to Venice and falls instantly for a 14-year-old boy in a sailor outfit. (It's based on a real story actually; the author saw a boy of 11 in actuality! The movie's actor was 16 at the time.) At first he insists it's an artistic fascination, but as the story goes, it becomes apparent that while he never touches or talks to young Tadzio, he's infatuated. Opportunities present themselves to leave Venice, which by now, is experiencing an outbreak of Cholera (symbolizing the growing sickness inside the man). The song takes place as the man's death is all but certain, having chosen to remain and see Tadzio's glowing smile rather than live his life. Thus lyrics like "why is this such a bad thing". He knows it's wrong on some level and is in deep denial.
This is the confessional prayer of an ex-priest who molested an altar boy. Morrissey wears a clerical collar on the cover of the single.
The priest, appropriately racked with guilt and defrocked, sincerely wants to see that he hasn't totally ruined a life.
His dying wish is to see that his victim finds healing and happiness.
@E.Ransom well this comment is seven years old I see and hopefully you'll come across it in your email. I have a FB page dedicated to deciphering Moz/Smiths songs: 'Morrissey - Your Arsenal of Song Meanings, Quotes, Pics, and News Updates' (and a mememe page: 'Morrissey - It's Really Laughable').
@E.Ransom well this comment is seven years old I see and hopefully you'll come across it in your email. I have a FB page dedicated to deciphering Moz/Smiths songs: 'Morrissey - Your Arsenal of Song Meanings, Quotes, Pics, and News Updates' (and a mememe page: 'Morrissey - It's Really Laughable').
Can you tell me where you got this really dark interpretation of this song? Because I find if very interesting (and disturbing). But we all know Moz how dark he can be right?
Can you tell me where you got this really dark interpretation of this song? Because I find if very interesting (and disturbing). But we all know Moz how dark he can be right?
@E.Ransom @mike104775 This is my own take on the song. My read is that Moz refuses to demonize the weakness of an otherwise good person and wrote a song capturing the sentiment of remorse--and even genuine affection--of a pedophile priest over his victim, for whom he feels hope and good will despite his own moral failures. I'll check out your page, for sure.
@E.Ransom @mike104775 This is my own take on the song. My read is that Moz refuses to demonize the weakness of an otherwise good person and wrote a song capturing the sentiment of remorse--and even genuine affection--of a pedophile priest over his victim, for whom he feels hope and good will despite his own moral failures. I'll check out your page, for sure.
@E.Ransom @mike104775 This is my own take on the song. My read is that Moz refuses to demonize the weakness of an otherwise good person and wrote a song capturing the sentiment of remorse--and even genuine affection--of a pedophile priest over his victim, for whom he feels hope and good will despite his own moral failures. I'll check out your page, for sure.
@E.Ransom @mike104775 This is my own take on the song. My read is that Moz refuses to demonize the weakness of an otherwise good person and wrote a song capturing the sentiment of remorse--and even genuine affection--of a pedophile priest over his victim, for whom he feels hope and good will despite his own moral failures. I'll check out your page, for sure.
@E.Ransom Close but no cigar! The song is actually based on the book/movie Death in Venice. A man, writer or composer depending on what version you go with, travels to Venice and falls instantly for a 14-year-old boy in a sailor outfit. (It's based on a real story actually; the author saw a boy of 11 in actuality! The movie's actor was 16 at the time.) At first he insists it's an artistic fascination, but as the story goes, it becomes apparent that while he never touches or talks to young Tadzio, he's infatuated. Opportunities present themselves to leave Venice,...
@E.Ransom Close but no cigar! The song is actually based on the book/movie Death in Venice. A man, writer or composer depending on what version you go with, travels to Venice and falls instantly for a 14-year-old boy in a sailor outfit. (It's based on a real story actually; the author saw a boy of 11 in actuality! The movie's actor was 16 at the time.) At first he insists it's an artistic fascination, but as the story goes, it becomes apparent that while he never touches or talks to young Tadzio, he's infatuated. Opportunities present themselves to leave Venice, which by now, is experiencing an outbreak of Cholera (symbolizing the growing sickness inside the man). The song takes place as the man's death is all but certain, having chosen to remain and see Tadzio's glowing smile rather than live his life. Thus lyrics like "why is this such a bad thing". He knows it's wrong on some level and is in deep denial.