The Smiths signed to the independent label Rough Trade Records in 1983 and released their first album, The Smiths, in 1984. They based their songs on the songwriting partnership of Morrissey and Marr. Their focus on a guitar, bass, and drum sound and a fusion of 1960s rock and post-punk was a rejection of the synth-pop sound that was predominant at the time. Several Smiths singles reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart, and all their studio albums reached the top five of the UK Albums Chart, including the number-one album Meat Is Murder (1985). They achieved mainstream success in Europe with The Queen Is Dead (1986) and Strangeways, Here We Come (1987), both of which entered the top 20 of the European Albums Chart.
Internal tensions led to the Smiths' breakup in 1987, followed by public lawsuits over royalties. Their live album Rank (1988) reached the top 10 in Europe. Since the band's dissolution, the members have refused offers to reunite and have all separately stated that the band is finished and will never reunite.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiths
Studio albums
The Smiths (1984)
Meat Is Murder (1985)
The Queen Is Dead (1986)
Strangeways, Here We Come (1987)
2. Sheila Take a Bow
The Smiths Lyrics
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No, it's not wrong, but I must know
How can someone so young
Sing words so sad?
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
And don't go home tonight
The one that you love and who loves you
Oh
Is it wrong not to always be glad
No, it's not wrong, but I must add
How can someone so young
Sing words so sad
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
And don't go home tonight
Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you
The one that you love and who loves you
Take my hand and off we stride
Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
You're a girl and I'm a boy
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
la, la, la, la, la
Take my hand and off we stride
Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
I'm a girl and you're a boy
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
La, la, la, la, la, la
Throw your homework onto the fire
Come out and find the one that you love
Come out and find the one you love
The song "Sheila Take a Bow" by The Smiths is a catchy tune with some thought-provoking lyrics. The song starts with a question about whether it is okay to want to live on your own. The answer is straightforward - there is nothing wrong with wanting to live independently. But the singer wonders how such a young person can sing such sad songs. As if addressing someone named Sheila, the singer encourages her to take a bow and stop worrying about the world's problems. He wants her to embrace her feelings and find the one she loves.
The second verse of the song delves deeper into the theme of sadness. The singer asks whether it is wrong not to be happy always. Again, the answer is no, but the singer wonders how someone so young can feel so sad. The chorus repeats, urging Sheila to leave her worries behind and find her true love. The final lines of the song move from the second-person address to first person, with the singer inviting someone to take his hand and walk away, leaving behind their troubles.
Overall, "Sheila Take a Bow" encourages listeners to embrace their feelings, accept that being sad is okay, and seek out love or companionship to make life more bearable. The song aims to inspire a sense of freedom from the weight of society, expectations, and judgments, which often stifle authentic expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it wrong to want to live on your own?
Is it a mistake to desire independence?
No, it's not wrong, but I must know
No, it's not a mistake, but I would like to understand
How can someone so young
How can a person of such a tender age
Sing words so sad?
Sing such melancholic lyrics?
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Sheila, take a bow for your performance
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
Reject the filth of this world courageously, my dear
And don't go home tonight
And do not return home this evening
Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you
Go out and seek the person you love, who loves you in return
The one that you love and who loves you
The person who loves you and whom you love
Is it wrong not to always be glad
Is it incorrect to not be happy at all times
No, it's not wrong, but I must add
No, it's not incorrect, but I need to mention
Take my hand and off we stride
Take my hand and let's walk together
Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
You're a girl and I'm a boy
You are female and I am male
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Sheila, take a bow for your performance
Throw your homework onto the fire
Burn your academic work
Come out and find the one that you love
Step outside and seek the person you love
Come out and find the one you love
Step outside and find the one you love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, JOHNNY MARR
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Is it wrong to want to live on your own?
No, it's not wrong, but I must know
How can someone so young
Sing words so sad?
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
And don't go home tonight
Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you
The one that you love and who loves you
Oh
Is it wrong not to always be glad
No, it's not wrong, but I must add
How can someone so young
Sing words so sad
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
And don't go home tonight
Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you
The one that you love and who loves you
Take my hand and off we stride
Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
You're a girl and I'm a boy
La, la,…
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Lyrics:
Is it wrong to want to live on your own?
No, it's not wrong, but I must know
How can someone so young
Sing words so sad?
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
And don't go home tonight
Come out and find the one that you love
And who loves you
The one that you love and who loves you
Is it wrong not to always be glad?
No, it's not wrong, but I must add
How can someone so young
Sing words so sad?
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
And don't go home tonight
Come out and find the one that you love
And who loves you
The one that you love and who loves you
Take my hand and off we stride
You're a girl and I'm a boy
Take my hand and off we stride
I'm a girl and you're a boy
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Throw your homework onto the fire
Come out and find the one that you love
Come out and find the one you love
Shamash
Is it wrong to want to live on your own?
No, it's not wrong - but I must know
How can someone so young
Sing words so sad?
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
And don't go home tonight
Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you
The one that you love and who loves you
Oh...
Is it wrong not to always be glad ?
No, it's not wrong - but I must add
How can someone so young
Sing words so sad ?
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
And don't go home tonight
Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you
The one that you love and who loves you
Take my hand and off we stride
Oh, la...
You're a girl and I'm a boy
La...
Take my hand and off we stride
Oh, la...
I'm a girl and you're a boy
La...
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
La...
Throw your homework onto the fire
Come out and find the one that you love
Come out and find the one you love
malditosinonda
Released 13 April 1987.
31 años haciendo bailar!!
Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow
Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear
And don't go home tonight
Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you
The one that you love and who loves you.
<3
Pamela Saavedra
"Sheila sal a recibir los aplausos"
¿Está mal querer vivir por tu cuenta?
No, no está mal pero tengo que saber
¿como puede alguien tan joven
cantar cosas tan tristes?
Sheila sal, sheila sal a recibir los aplausos
Pateale la entrepierna al mundo, querida
y no vayas a casa esta noche
sal y encuentra al que amas y el que
te ame
al que amas y al que te ame
oh...
¿Está mal no estar siempre alegre?
No, no esta mal pero debo añadir
¿como puede alguien tan joven
cantar cosas tan tristes?
Sheila sal, sheila sal a recibir los aplausos
Pateale la entrepierna al mundo, querida
y no vayas a casa esta noche
sal y encuentra al que amas y el que
te ame
al que amas y al que te ame
Coge mi mano y larguemonos pitando
oh, lalala lalalalala
Tu eres una chica y yo un chico
lala lalalalalala lalalalalalaaa
Coge mi mano y larguemonos pitando
oh, lalala lalalalala
yo soy una chica y tu un chico
lalalalalala lalalalalalaaa
sheila sal, sheila sal a recibir los aplausos
lalala lalalalala
Tira la tarea al fuego
Sal a buscar al que tu ames
Sal a buscar al que ames
guerreiro subúrbio 🇧🇷
Vida longa ao mestre Morrissey e aos The Smiths !
melomaniac
RIP Andy, tu música me acompaña desde adolescente y me llenó de momentos hermosos de felicidad. Nunca te olvidaremos!! Love from Argentina. ❤
Tommy tommy tommy tommy robinson
Excellently put melonmaniac, can’t believe Andy has gone🥲🥲🥲 so so sad
guerreiro subúrbio 🇧🇷
Essas declaração é amor de verdade 😢
Mark Allgood
I'm 51 and I think it's wonderful that kids are discovering The Smiths!
Méchant Manu
Mark Allgood I’m 38 and I felt the same way when I saw a bunch of sixteen year olds at the Montreal Moz show a couple months ago
Chris Hughes
I'm 36 the Smiths have started to grow on me,love Morrisey now.
Méchant Manu
Chris Hughes Our parents had Sinatra, we have Morrissey !
Méchant Manu
dani cali oooohhh, your so cool
Mark Allgood
dani cali no!