Morrissey flirts with Nationalism politics a couple of times in his songs, notably National Front Disco. The line you mentioned is an important event in British history. During the mid-17th century Britain briefly abolished Monarchy (beheading a King for treason) and became a Republic of sorts under Protectorate Oliver Cromwell who then became a tyrant and invaded the whole of Ireland. Before long the British people realised the folly of giving too much power to Parliament and one man and restored the Monarchy. However this event introduced much more control than previously to the Monarchy over the British Constitution and how the Royal Family was financed by Parliament. Hence Morrissey is alluding to this power Parliament has over the State and Monarch. Morrissey is not a fan of the UK's two-party system as we see in the first part of that line "I've been dreaming of a time when, the English are sick to death of Labour, and Tories."
Good thing the year long Irish journey is happening in 2026. Biffy are meant to have a new album coming next year with probably, obviously, a world tour.
Thanks a million for reacting. Brilliant song, very politcal of course,but since Morrissey's been all over the spectre, who really cares? I totally respect any US point of view. I suggest a live hommage to rock'n roll by a scottish band from the time when rock and punk were co-existing, not always in a friendly manner, Nazareth playing "Telegram" in London. 1977.th-cam.com/video/wB6Ns3x4d-8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=p1YgEcjN4Jmg5ZIP
I've never understood the line about the royal line saluting Oliver Cromwell, a man that made England a republic for a while.
Morrissey flirts with Nationalism politics a couple of times in his songs, notably National Front Disco.
The line you mentioned is an important event in British history. During the mid-17th century Britain briefly abolished Monarchy (beheading a King for treason) and became a Republic of sorts under Protectorate Oliver Cromwell who then became a tyrant and invaded the whole of Ireland. Before long the British people realised the folly of giving too much power to Parliament and one man and restored the Monarchy. However this event introduced much more control than previously to the Monarchy over the British Constitution and how the Royal Family was financed by Parliament. Hence Morrissey is alluding to this power Parliament has over the State and Monarch. Morrissey is not a fan of the UK's two-party system as we see in the first part of that line "I've been dreaming of a time when, the English are sick to death of Labour, and Tories."
@@paullangton-rogers2390 That clears it up nicely. Thank you.
Because Cromwell butchered the Irish and enslaved them in the carrabian now do you understand
Good thing the year long Irish journey is happening in 2026. Biffy are meant to have a new album coming next year with probably, obviously, a world tour.
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Thanks a million for reacting. Brilliant song, very politcal of course,but since Morrissey's been all over the spectre, who really cares? I totally respect any US point of view. I suggest a live hommage to rock'n roll by a scottish band from the time when rock and punk were co-existing, not always in a friendly manner, Nazareth playing "Telegram" in London. 1977.th-cam.com/video/wB6Ns3x4d-8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=p1YgEcjN4Jmg5ZIP
My God, you look someone who should be in our clan. (We look similar) Try crashing bores