OK, hear me out, so many people say too many of Morrissey's songs are about Johnny Marr, but I think this one actually is. It wouldn't be too far-fetched as he has actually said 'angel, angel' on this album is about him, and I think this song has a similar sentiment, ie. he/both of them are going to fade into obscurity after the smiths.
'four seasons passed and they axed you' - 4 smiths albums
'a star at 18 then suddenly gone' - Johnny's age when the smiths were formed.
OK, hear me out, so many people say too many of Morrissey's songs are about Johnny Marr, but I think this one actually is. It wouldn't be too far-fetched as he has actually said 'angel, angel' on this album is about him, and I think this song has a similar sentiment, ie. he/both of them are going to fade into obscurity after the smiths. 'four seasons passed and they axed you' - 4 smiths albums 'a star at 18 then suddenly gone' - Johnny's age when the smiths were formed.