I live a life
I feel the pain
To sing this song
To tell the tale
I wish I never even heard the song
I see the world
It makes me puke
But then I look at you and know
That somewhere there's a someone who can soothe me

To me you are a work of art
And I would give you my heart
That's if I had one

I see the world
It makes me puke
But then I look at you and know
That somewhere there's a someone who can soothe me

To me you are a work of art
And I would give you my heart
That's if I had one, had one

To me you are a work of art
And I would give you my heart
That's if I had one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Morrissey's song "To Me You Are A Work Of Art" reveal the singer's inner turmoil and pain. He describes the feeling of living a life full of pain and how singing this song is a way to tell his story. However, he acknowledges that he wishes he had never heard the song because it reminds him of his emotional pain.

The singer proceeds to describe how the world makes him feel sick, but when he looks at the person he is singing to, he sees a work of art. He believes that this person can soothe him, even in the midst of his pain. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the central theme of the song: the person he is singing to is a work of art that he would give his heart to, if only he had one.

This song speaks to the universal human experience of longing for connection and understanding amidst a world that can be overwhelming and painful. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, and Morrissey's powerful voice adds depth to the emotional impact of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

I live a life
The singer is describing his life

I feel the pain
He experiences emotional pain

To sing this song
He is singing this song

To tell the tale
The song has a story to tell

I wish I never even heard the song
He regrets hearing the song

I see the world
The singer is observing the world

It makes me puke
The world disgusts him

But then I look at you and know
He sees someone who can comfort him

That somewhere there's a someone who can soothe me
He believes that this person can offer him emotional relief

To me you are a work of art
The person he sees is a beautiful, admirable piece of art

And I would give you my heart
He would give this person his love

That's if I had one, had one
He is implying that he may not actually have a heart (literally or figuratively)

To me you are a work of art
The person he sees is a beautiful, admirable piece of art

And I would give you my heart
He would give this person his love

That's if I had one
He reiterates that he may not actually have a heart (literally or figuratively)

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, ALAIN GORDON WHYTE

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