He was the lead singer of The Smiths, one of the most influential alternative bands in the 1980s. The group split up in 1987 and Morrissey started a successful solo career.
His first solo album, Viva Hate was released only six months after The Smiths split, in March 1988. The album's first single "Suedehead" peaked at #5, a higher position than any Smiths single had ever achieved. In 1990, Bona Drag, a collection of his solo singles and b-sides, including popular songs such as "The Last of the Famous International Playboys" and "Everyday is Like Sunday" (which also appears on "Viva Hate")
His second album 1991's Kill Uncle was not as well received as his first, with neither single achieving the Top 20. In 1992, the Mick Ronson-produced Your Arsenal was released and included singles such as "Tomorrow" and "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful". A live album, Beethoven Was Deaf, followed in 1993.
In 1994, Morrissey released Vauxhall and I, which contained "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get", his biggest hit in the United States, where it peaked at #46. Later that year, Morrissey also recorded a one-off project with Siouxsie of Siouxsie and the Banshees: they sang in duet on the single Interlude.
After "Vauxhall and I", Morrissey released Southpaw Grammar (1995) and Maladjusted (1997), both of which failed to produce a UK Top 20 single.
A period of musical inactivity followed in the late 90s and early 2000s, which was due to failure in finding a suitable label, according to a 2004 interview with Jools Holland. After seven years without a new album release, You Are the Quarry was released on May 17, 2004 (but one day later in the USA). The first single, Irish Blood, English Heart, was released internationally on May 10, 2004. The single reached number three in its first week of sales in the UK singles chart. To date, this is the highest placing chart position for Morrissey in his entire career as both a solo artist and the lead singer of The Smiths (the 2006 release You Have Killed Me also debuted at number three in its first week in the charts). It has sold over a million copies, making the album his most successful, solo or with The Smiths.
Ringleader Of The Tormentors, produced by former David Bowie producer Tony Visconti, was released in April 2006. The album went straight to the top of the UK Album charts.
Morrissey released a new Greatest Hits collection in February 2008, including two new songs: All You Need Is Me and That’s How People Grow Up, both released as singles. Morrissey is now signed to Decca Records.
In 2009, Morrissey released his latest album, Years of Refusal, which was produced by Jerry Finn, his final production credit before his death. Later in the year, Morrissey released the B-sides collection Swords.
2009 also saw the re-releases of Maladjusted and Southpaw Grammar, two of his most critically maligned albums. The Maladjusted re-release ditched two of its singles, Papa Jack and Roy's Keen, in favour of several other tracks from the period, such as I Can Have Both. Sorrow Will Come in the End, written about Morrissey's vicious legal battle with Smiths drummer Mike Joyce, was also re-instated to the UK edition. Southpaw Grammar retained all of its original tracks, albeit re-sequenced, but recieved the addition of other tracks from that time period, including the new album closer Nobody Loves Us.
Two other Morrissey releases came in 2009; The HMV/Parlophone Singles '88-'95 and Swords, the former a 3 CD compilation of singles and B-sides from Viva Hate through to Vauxhall and I, the latter a compilation of B-sides from You Are The Quarry, Ringleader of the Tormentors, and Years of Refusal.
A new Very Best Of collection was released in 2011, accompanied by a UK tour.
Morrissey's eleventh solo album, 'Low in High School', was released on November 17th, 2017. ' Low in high School' was produced by Joe Chiccarelli same producer as Morrissey’s ‘World Peace is None of Your Business’.
Morrissey's twelth studio album "California Son" is released on 24 May 2019 on the singer's label étienne and licensed on BMG, the album is a collection of cover versions. It is recorded in 2018 by Joe Chiccarelli, a frequent collaborator of Morrissey.
Morrissey's new studio album, I Am Not A Dog On A Chain, is scheduled for March 2020 release by BMG. The album was recorded in St-remy, France, with producer Joe Chiccarelli.
All That Is My Own
Morrissey Lyrics
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All that is my own
Where land and water meet
Where on my soul I sit upon my bed
Your ways have led me to bleed
Every child will be able to weep
Every wise man spoke of him
And a guide to ways unsure
Your winding winds did sow
All that is my own
Where land and water meet
Where on my soul
I sit upon my bed
Your ways have led me to bleed
He who knows may pass on
The word unknown
And meet me on the desertshore
Meet me on the desertshore
Your winding winds did sow
All that is my own
Where land and water meet
Where on my soul
I sit upon my bed
Your ways have led me to bleed
He who knows may pass on
The word unknown
And meet me on the desertshore
Meet me on the desertshore
Meet me on the desertshore
Your winding winds stood so
All that is my own
Where land and water meet
Where on my soul
I sit upon my bed
Your ways have led me to bleed
He who knows may pass on the word I know
And meet me on the desertshore
Meet me on the desertshore
Your winding winds did sow
All that is my own
Where land and water meet
Where on my soul
I sit upon my bed
Your ways have led me to bleed
The lyrics to Morrissey's song "All That Is My Own" paint a vivid picture of a location where land meets water and the winds are winding. The singer reveals that this place is significant to them and that they have been led to bleed as a result of the winding winds. It's possible that this bleeding refers to physical wounds caused by rough terrain or perhaps emotional wounds caused by personal struggles associated with this place. The singer further reflects on the enduring power of this place, suggesting that every child will be moved to tears, every wise man will ponder its mysteries, and every keeper will find rest as a sleeper in this location. Ultimately, the singer implies that this place will be his final destination - he who knows may pass on the word unknown and meet him on the desert shore.
Line by Line Meaning
Your winding winds stood so
Your unpredictable paths were influential in my life
All that is my own
Everything that makes me who I am
Where land and water meet
The intersection of my thoughts and emotions
Where on my soul I sit upon my bed
The place where I deal with my innermost feelings
Your ways have led me to bleed
Your influence has caused me emotional pain
Every child will be able to weep
Everyone is capable of experiencing sadness
Every wise man spoke of him
Knowledge about this topic has been widely shared
Every keeper will be sleeper
Even the most diligent person can make mistakes
And a guide to ways unsure
But can still offer helpful advice to those who are unsure
He who knows may pass on
Those with knowledge can share it with others
The word unknown
Information that is not widely available or understood
And meet me on the desertshore
And we can connect in a place far away from society
Your winding winds did sow
The paths you took had a deep impact on me
He who knows may pass on the word I know
I hope to share my perspective with others who understand
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Christa Paeffgen
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Prima Aldebaran
So, the choice I have made
May seem strange to you
But who asked you, anyway?
It's my life to wreck
My own way
You see, to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
In part, and in whole
Because to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
In part, and in whole
So, the life I have made
May seem wrong to you
But, I've never been surer
It's my life to ruin
My own way
You see, to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
In part, and in whole
Because to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
In part, and in whole
To someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
Part, and in whole
So to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
Part, and in whole
To someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Giovanna Enriquez
So the choice I have made
May seem strange to you
But who asked you, anyway?
It's my life to wreck
My own way
You see to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
In part, and in whole
Because to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
In part, and in whole
So the life I have made
May seem wrong to you
But, I've never been surer
It's my life to ruin
My own way
You see to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
In part, and in whole
Because to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
In part, and in whole
To someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
Part, and in whole
So to someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Alma matters
In mind, body and soul
Part, and in whole
To someone, somewhere, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah
nieves
This song was labeled as Morrissey's "worst single", while I think it's amazing and nostalgic
Harry Iglesias
some idiot made that label... he has many that would deserve that title before this one...
Jordan Remington
Morrisseys worst would be most artists best…..
Lets be ann licker
I thought Morrissey perform last night at Las Vegas period in Caesars Palace Colosseum I had 14th row seats. I I have three extra tickets. I tried to give them away. It was a great concert I kind of get sick of his voice. There's no Variety. I get free show tickets everyday so when you're in Vegas. Try to get ahold of me I'll take you to show
Stevod2
who ever does this 'labelling' needs to be quiet.
Angga Shed
I'm a fan of this Morrissey band and I'm from Indonesia, please help with a YouTube account so I can immortalize the Morrissey legend...
René Atilio Araya
Maravillosa declaración de principios de Morrissey. Cuando apareció en las radios, la crítica "especializada" dijo que era el "peor single" no sólo del disco sino también de la carrera del ex Smiths. ¿Qué tenían en la cabeza esos "críticos"?
Flávio Mozz
Fezes !
Felipe Lastra
cacá
Ale
Si un temazo como este es lo ""peor"" de la carrera de Morrissey, eso delata lo gran artista que es.