Produced by Steve Lillywhite
Recor… Read Full Bio ↴Written by Morrissey & Alain Whyte
Produced by Steve Lillywhite
Recorded Summer 1993
Released 14th March 1994 on Vauxhall and I
Personnel
Guitars & backing vocals - Alain Whyte
Guitars - Boz Boorer
Bass - Jonny Bridgwood
Drums - Woodie Taylor
I Am Hated for Loving
Morrissey Lyrics
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I am hated for loving
Anonymous call, a poison pen
A brick in the small of the back again
I still don't belong
To anyone, I am mine
And I am hated for loving
I am haunted for wanting
Anonymous call, a poison pen
A brick in the ah
A brick in the small of the back again
I still don't belong
To anyone, I am mine
I am falling
With no one to catch me
I am falling
And there's still
No one to catch me
Ah
Anonymous call, a poison pen
A brick in the ah
A brick in the small of the back again
I just don't belong
To anywhere
I just don't belong
Mmm
Ah
The song "I Am Hated for Loving" by Morrissey is a heartbreaking expression of loneliness and rejection. The repeated chorus line, "I am hated for loving, I am haunted for wanting," speaks of the inevitable isolation that comes with loving intensely and wanting intimacy. The anonymous call and poison pen, as well as the brick in the small of the back, represent the external forces that conspire to keep the singer down, to prevent him from finding love and acceptance. Despite this, he remains defiant in his self-possession, declaring "I am mine" and refusing to belong to anyone else.
The bridge section, where Morrissey sings "I am falling, with no one to catch me," is particularly powerful. It shows vulnerability and desperation, putting the listener in the same position as the singer. We all share his desire for connection, for someone to understand and support us completely. The final lines repeat "I just don't belong" like a mantra, underscoring the singer's persistent feeling of displacement and alienation from the rest of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I am hated for loving
I am disliked by others because I express love openly and sincerely.
I am hated for loving
Despite being criticized for loving, I continue to do so because it is an essential part of my identity.
Anonymous call, a poison pen
I receive hate mail and phone calls from anonymous sources, which use derogatory and hurtful language to criticize my actions and beliefs.
A brick in the small of the back again
I am physically attacked by people who disapprove of my actions, which causes pain and humiliation.
I still don't belong
I feel like an outcast in society because of the way I express love, and I have not found a community or group that accepts me for who I am.
To anyone, I am mine
I am an individual who belongs to no one but myself; I am in control of my emotions, feelings, and actions.
I am haunted for wanting
I am tormented by my own desires, as they are not accepted by the majority of people in my community.
I am falling
I am experiencing a deep sense of failure and disappointment because of the rejection and criticism that I have received from others.
With no one to catch me
I have no one to support or comfort me during this difficult time; I feel alone and isolated.
Ah
An expression of pain, sadness, and despair.
I just don't belong
Despite my efforts, I have not found a place in society where I feel accepted and included.
Mmm
An expression of contemplation or reflection on the situation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MORRISSEY, WHYTE
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@dmd2874
This album is perfection!!!!!!
@steveheisler6136
A brick in the small of the back again...lol
@hunterhemingway3477
beautiful.
@muttingly
One of the classics- massively ignored. ( by everyone )
What a song - one of his very best - with Hawian guitar & Irish skiffle drums........... Haunting melodies........... & rifts/melodies gone in the wind.!
@comeupandseememakeme
I don't really think ignored; I think there's a consensus Vauxhaul was Morrissey's Sargent Peppers. There's a debate I've engaged in on Mo's Youtube songs about his best and everyone usually agrees this is the best he ever did. I listen to the whole record regularly. Goes down good with a few beers after a hard week's work.
@litalsumu188
...my # 1....💜
@earthsucks9555
When I’m feeling really sorry for myself this song being played reminds me that even though I may be alone, I am not alone with these same thoughts.
@nateharris912
True
@jomcbar1
This song, with its haunting ghostly guitar riffs, has to be one of the most underrated songs from this album.
@nathanharris7815
It is.