Lyric discussion by misterzan81 

Cover art for Protestant lyrics by Kristeen Young

So, I love KY. And this is not meant to disparage her in any way. But remember the FIRST time Morrissey kicked her off his tour? It was because she said, during her set, "Morrissey gives great head...and by that I mean cunnilingus." So, I don't believe Moz is actually celibate. And I think he and KY were possibly having a sexual relationship. The whole "I'm in love with an Irish boy..." I think she is referring to him. And the whole, "His grace upon my tongue," I think think may be about oral sex. And obviously the "place your mouth where my mouth shouts," is about kissing someone, and them setting your mind at ease.

In fact, I think the majority of songs on Music for Stippers, Hookers...are about their relationship. Stop Thinking, He's Sickened by My Crude Emotion ("Those Brit boys love their discourse."), You Must Love Me, Everybody Wants Me to Cry ("Can't believe all along you were out there," - though that could be about anyone I guess), Halfway Across the Atlantic Ocean...

I don't know. Maybe I am reaching here.

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