This song is so amazingly somber, and depressing, a little cutting and a snapshot of a life of unrequited love with no hope of it ever changing. And I love every note of it
I have been a Smiths fan since 1983. They were the only band who was reflecting upon the down side of life and love. At the time, pop music was empty-headed dance stuff I couldn't relate to like Dancing on the Ceiling and I Wanna Dance With Somebody. The Smiths' songs spoke to me about my life as it really was. It wasn't all depressing
Yes, apparently it was done in two takes. Morrissey had the lyrics already written down. That is how the songs were created, Johnny would present a cassette tape with some guitar and Morrissey would fit his lyrics in.
I wasn't around in the 80's so I have no proof of course, but apparently The Smiths didn't get a lot of airplay on the radio at the time. Considering the impact they had on people at the time and still do have an impact for a band that was only around for just 5 years is incredible with that considered. I only found them myself in June this year, I've listened to their 4 studio albums and their compilation 'Hatful of Hollow' and they're without question in my top 5 bands of all time.
I agree with Sarah. I was there; The Smiths got zero airplay on mainstream radio, and only could be heard on college radio in the U.S. So they were a truly underground band in America where someone played a song or cassette and you had to borrow it or go find a small record store and buy it (they didn't sell them in the department stores).
The smiths is perfection! hearing their songs a thousand times over you will feel it over and over again each and every time, and you will also discover hiding meaning that you have never notice. They are by far my favourite band, and no other comes close to them.
Yeah, this is Greg, the one out of the two who likes Morrisey's voice. Lol. I've always like The Smiths . . . that rhythm section and Johnny Marr's melodic guitar riffs. I have more Smiths songs to react to coming up! - Greg
I love them, a poster of the Smiths was thefirst i saw every single day of my life between 15 and 18 years old, eventually, it faded away, but my love for the band continued till now with 52, thanks for this video.
You're wrong about the Smiths relationship with critics - but also right in a way. The Smiths were lauded as the greatest British band since the Beatles when they first appeared, but there was definitely a backlash against them. They were seen as self-indulgent and miserable, which they were, but unapologetically so. This was also the Thatcher era where bands like Duran Duran, Wham and Spandau Ballet were becoming huge. The Smiths were the total opposite - in fact they openly hated those bands and even started fights with them. Basically, a lot of people felt they took themselves way too seriously. However, their music always received critical applause. BTW if you love the Smiths, you should try reacting to the Go Betweens. They were sort of Australia's answer to the Smiths and appeared about the same time. Their music has a very similar sensibility - beautiful, lush pop songs with melancholy, poetic lyrics. If you need some recommendations, I'm happy to provide them!
I was a young teenager when this came out and liked most of their stuff. I always found the lyrics amusing and too melodramatic to be sad. They are like British soap operas.
To really know the smiths, you have to understand dark British Humour. So much of it seems to go unnoticed. The tragedy of isery and comedy. So delicious.
As an avid Smiths and Morrissey fan from back in the mid/late 80's through the mid 90's..... I remember that the way I could then best describe their music is that, whatever mood you're in when you hear their music, your mood will be amplified, not reversed. Good, bad or otherwise! I still love all of it though.
Not so much a break up song but more longing to be with someone ,I enjoyed the reaction / discussion. Can I suggest anything from "James" another Manchester band from the same era
I agree with you Steve. Love Moz’s songwriting here: The image of the sad veiled bride, and the loud loutish lover was excellent in showing “flawed love” or the narrators cynical view if you will; the snarky conversation that Morrissey then has with his friend “if you’re so clever...etc, then why do you sleep alone tonight” and Moz’s cheeky retort. The narrator is both cynical about love, and wanting to be pulled from out of the abyss of his/her loneliness.
@@intothemusic908 ohhh yesss. James... where to begin! From Stutter album, withdrawn, Johny yen, summer song, black hole, scare crow. One Man Clapping live album, Chain Mail, why so close... basically anything from that album. From Gold mother, Come Home, Sit Down, How was it for you, walking the ghost, top of the world. Sit Down G-mex live video. anything from Laid album and Whiplash. they have tons of albums and still releasing great stuff!
I think when he says ‘it’s so easy to hate…..” it could mean when you are hurt that moment when you summon the strength to be civil… (getting their shit out of the house)
To me it’s about a love that’s not allowed, I.e. a love affair between 2 men, ‘love is natural and real but not for you and my love.’ But I’m not suggesting I’m right.
If you want to see how fantastic a lyricist Morrissey is. I suggest you listen to the same song by 2 different artists. However, Alain Whyte was the guy who wrote the song & reintroduced it to Morrissey. "Not Bitter But Bored" was the original title and Alain Whyte band was called Johnny panic . Morrissey title is "Irish Blood English heart"
I remember in the 80's when i get into highschool and me and one of my classmates fight so much over the smiths. He loves them and i couldn't stand them at all. He tries to get them into my heart.... But nope. Sorry. Great muscians but no more for me.
Love The Smiths. Arguably the best British band of the 80s.
@ordinaryboy86 I would agree but I would have been mugged by Beatles fans
@@SilentAssassin01234 I make you right, mate. I've been arguing that point for 35 years. Best band ever, end of chat.
*Definitely on a par with KAJAGOOGOO*
This song is so amazingly somber, and depressing, a little cutting and a snapshot of a life of unrequited love with no hope of it ever changing. And I love every note of it
somebody must note that when Moss sing "why you sleep alone tonight", he whispers at the beginning, like going really deep
I have been a Smiths fan since 1983. They were the only band who was reflecting upon the down side of life and love. At the time, pop music was empty-headed dance stuff I couldn't relate to like Dancing on the Ceiling and I Wanna Dance With Somebody. The Smiths' songs spoke to me about my life as it really was. It wasn't all depressing
Yes, apparently it was done in two takes. Morrissey had the lyrics already written down. That is how the songs were created, Johnny would present a cassette tape with some guitar and Morrissey would fit his lyrics in.
Great review,you should give There is a light that never goes out or How soon is now by The Smith's
Thank you! Yes, I have plenty of Smiths line up for Chris. Also a fun re-education, so to speak, for me along the way. Looking forward to it! - G.
Into the Music could you listen to Well I wonder?
I wasn't around in the 80's so I have no proof of course, but apparently The Smiths didn't get a lot of airplay on the radio at the time. Considering the impact they had on people at the time and still do have an impact for a band that was only around for just 5 years is incredible with that considered.
I only found them myself in June this year, I've listened to their 4 studio albums and their compilation 'Hatful of Hollow' and they're without question in my top 5 bands of all time.
They didn’t get a lot of airtime in the us. Most of us mega fans just played the cassettes over and over again until the tape disintegrated.
I agree with Sarah. I was there; The Smiths got zero airplay on mainstream radio, and only could be heard on college radio in the U.S. So they were a truly underground band in America where someone played a song or cassette and you had to borrow it or go find a small record store and buy it (they didn't sell them in the department stores).
The smiths is perfection! hearing their songs a thousand times over you will feel it over and over again each and every time, and you will also discover hiding meaning that you have never notice.
They are by far my favourite band, and no other comes close to them.
Yeah, this is Greg, the one out of the two who likes Morrisey's voice. Lol. I've always like The Smiths . . . that rhythm section and Johnny Marr's melodic guitar riffs. I have more Smiths songs to react to coming up! - Greg
@@intothemusic908 Woot! Morrissey's voice gives me goosebumps. Absolutely love the Smiths!!
@@ijustneedmyself Okay, I have to ask. The image in your TH-cam logo, who is that artist?
@@intothemusic908 😂 It's a selfie
@@ijustneedmyself Lol! 😄 Please take it as a compliment. 😃
Well done, thank you please do more Smiths and Morrissey!!
Thank you! And will do!
oh, he's cute.
I fucking love this song.
if this song was a person I would say "I love you" until my voice runs out.
lol. Love the passion!
Losing a love leaves you feeling dead inside. Just bury me
I love them, a poster of the Smiths was thefirst i saw every single day of my life between 15 and 18 years old, eventually, it faded away, but my love for the band continued till now with 52, thanks for this video.
Like my love for The Beatles.
You're wrong about the Smiths relationship with critics - but also right in a way. The Smiths were lauded as the greatest British band since the Beatles when they first appeared, but there was definitely a backlash against them. They were seen as self-indulgent and miserable, which they were, but unapologetically so. This was also the Thatcher era where bands like Duran Duran, Wham and Spandau Ballet were becoming huge. The Smiths were the total opposite - in fact they openly hated those bands and even started fights with them. Basically, a lot of people felt they took themselves way too seriously. However, their music always received critical applause. BTW if you love the Smiths, you should try reacting to the Go Betweens. They were sort of Australia's answer to the Smiths and appeared about the same time. Their music has a very similar sensibility - beautiful, lush pop songs with melancholy, poetic lyrics. If you need some recommendations, I'm happy to provide them!
I was a young teenager when this came out and liked most of their stuff.
I always found the lyrics amusing and too melodramatic to be sad. They are like British soap operas.
To really know the smiths, you have to understand dark British Humour. So much of it seems to go unnoticed. The tragedy of isery and comedy. So delicious.
As an avid Smiths and Morrissey fan from back in the mid/late 80's through the mid 90's..... I remember that the way I could then best describe their music is that, whatever mood you're in when you hear their music, your mood will be amplified, not reversed. Good, bad or otherwise! I still love all of it though.
Awesome reaction!
Thank you!
So wish I could hear your opinions on the last 3 Talk Talk records.
Not so much a break up song but more longing to be with someone ,I enjoyed the reaction / discussion. Can I suggest anything from "James" another Manchester band from the same era
Thanks for the input! Will look into a James song to react to.
I agree with you Steve. Love Moz’s songwriting here: The image of the sad veiled bride, and the loud loutish lover was excellent in showing “flawed love” or the narrators cynical view if you will; the snarky conversation that Morrissey then has with his friend “if you’re so clever...etc, then why do you sleep alone tonight” and Moz’s cheeky retort. The narrator is both cynical about love, and wanting to be pulled from out of the abyss of his/her loneliness.
@@intothemusic908 ohhh yesss. James... where to begin! From Stutter album, withdrawn, Johny yen, summer song, black hole, scare crow. One Man Clapping live album, Chain Mail, why so close... basically anything from that album. From Gold mother, Come Home, Sit Down, How was it for you, walking the ghost, top of the world. Sit Down G-mex live video. anything from Laid album and Whiplash. they have tons of albums and still releasing great stuff!
Love the smiths and so happy that I got to see them live
One of the best bands ever...love Morrissey's voice
I think when he says ‘it’s so easy to hate…..” it could mean when you are hurt that moment when you summon the strength to be civil… (getting their shit out of the house)
Please do There is a Light that Never Goes Out ❤️❤️❤️
To me it’s about a love that’s not allowed, I.e. a love affair between 2 men, ‘love is natural and real but not for you and my love.’ But I’m not suggesting I’m right.
If you want to see how fantastic a lyricist Morrissey is. I suggest you listen to the same song by 2 different artists. However, Alain Whyte was the guy who wrote the song & reintroduced it to Morrissey. "Not Bitter But Bored" was the original title and Alain Whyte band was called Johnny panic .
Morrissey title is "Irish Blood English heart"
the only way I see this song is that Morrissey for the first time proclaiming that he¨s gay and that it sucks.
Splendid! thanks for the reaction. Can you react to Days of The Lords by Joy Division
Jeff Buckley s cover of this is just incredible....obviously
oil and water is true...
Sepulchral.
Did you do the reaction to That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore?
Yes: th-cam.com/video/evsraSqKTGg/w-d-xo.html
Give Jeff Buckley's cover a listen. He takes it to another level
I remember in the 80's when i get into highschool and me and one of my classmates fight so much over the smiths. He loves them and i couldn't stand them at all. He tries to get them into my heart.... But nope. Sorry. Great muscians but no more for me.
Then stop talking about them