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)
Bigmouth Strikes Again-TV
The Smiths Lyrics
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When I said I'd like to smash every tooth
In your head
Oh...sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking
When I said by rights you should be
Bludgeoned in your bed
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her roman nose
And her Walkman started to melt
Oh...
Bigmouth, la...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
Oh, bigmouth, la ... bigmouth, la
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
And now I know how Joan of Arc felt
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her roman nose
And her hearing aid started to melt
Bigmouth, la...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
Oh...
Bigmouth, oh...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
Oh...
Bigmouth, oh...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
Oh...
Bigmouth, oh...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
Oh...
The lyrics of "Bigmouth Strikes Again" by The Smiths depict the remorse and guilt of the singer after making a tasteless joke about violence. The first two stanzas express the singer's desire to hurt or kill someone, but then the chorus catches up with him, reminding him that he cannot justify such behavior. He compares himself to Joan of Arc, a symbol of martyrdom, as he feels the flames of guilt and shame rise to his face, just like they rose to Joan of Arc's nose. The singer's self-reflective, introspective lyrics highlight the theme of regret, which is present in many of The Smiths' songs.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of the "Bigmouth", someone who speaks out of turn or makes inappropriate or hurtful comments. The chorus highlights the singer's realization that he has no right to take his place among the rest of the human race when he is acting in such an aggressive and harmful manner. The lyrics of "Bigmouth Strikes Again" can be seen as a commentary on the dangers of using violent rhetoric, and the importance of considering the effects of our words and actions on those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking
When I said I'd like to smash every tooth
In your head
I didn't really mean it when I said I wanted to cause you physical harm.
Oh...sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking
When I said by rights you should be
Bludgeoned in your bed
My previous statement about wanting to harm you was just a joke, I am not serious nor would I want harm to come to you.
And now I know how Joan of Arc felt
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her roman nose
And her Walkman started to melt
Oh...
I feel like a martyr, just like Joan of Arc felt as she was burned at the stake, it's a painful experience that no one should go through and it's affecting me deeply.
Bigmouth, la...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
I keep making big, bold statements but they are not true nor do they reflect my true opinions, and as a result, I feel like I don't deserve to be part of the human race.
Bigmouth, oh...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
Oh...
I am realizing that my reckless, insensitive behavior is a major problem, and I don't feel like I belong with the rest of humanity because of my actions and words.
Bigmouth, oh...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
Oh...
I keep making mistakes, hurting others with my words, and acting shamefully, and I'm starting to understand that I'm not worthy of a place among the rest of my fellow humans.
Bigmouth, oh...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
Oh...
My big, vitriolic words have consequences, and I'm starting to see those consequences affecting my own perception of humanity and my place in it.
Bigmouth, oh...bigmouth, la...
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the Human race
Oh...
I'm realizing that my own arrogance is a major flaw, and it's causing me to act in ways that are not just harmful to the people around me, but to myself as well, and I'm losing sight of what it means to be a part of the human race.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, JOHNNY MARR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vindictivevillain
[LYRICS]
Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking
When I said I'd like to smash every tooth
In your head
Oh oh oh
Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking
When I said by rights you
Should be bludgeoned in your bed
And now I know how Joan of Arc felt
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her Roman nose
And her Walkman started to melt
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
And now I know how Joan of Arc felt
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her Roman nose
And her hearing aid started to melt
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, oh oh oh oh, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
@mitskismos
Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking
When I said I'd like to smash every tooth
In your head
Oh oh oh
Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking
When I said by rights you
Should be bludgeoned in your bed
And now I know how Joan of Arc felt
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her Roman nose
And her Walkman started to melt
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
And now I know how Joan of Arc felt
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her Roman nose
And her hearing aid started to melt
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, oh oh oh oh, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Fonte: LyricFind
Compositores: Steven Morrissey / Johnny Marr
@Peepee-eu5ck
Lyrics: Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking
When I said I'd like to smash every tooth
In your head
Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking
When I said by rights you should be
Bludgeoned in your bed
And now I know how Joan of Arc felt
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her Roman nose
And her walkman started to melt
Bigmouth
Bigmouth
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
To the Human race
Bigmouth
Bigmouth
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
To the Human race
Bigmouth
Bigmouth
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
To the Human race
Bigmouth
Bigmouth
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
To the Human race...
@taylorconnor2315
Does anyone elses brain just decide on which Smith's song you're going to be obsessed with that week or is it just mine?
@sylph8005
Yup! Daily really
@seanmccabe7164
This describes the last few months of my life lol
@cabomarlin2005
That happens with me too!
@Iladyha
Trust me. Me too.
@shannonnonnahs6943
Yes it's a weekly tradition since the 80's.
@Nico-lv6ld
My dad died in April, he used to love The Smiths, everytime I miss him I come here, it makes me feel better
@gabrielamontesdeoca8359
God bless you
I'm Soo sorry for your losd 🙏✨✨🙏✨✨✨
@davidl4528
Sorry for your loss.
@jhart7304
stop being down and make your papa proud.