Bigmouth Strikes Again
The Smiths Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Smiths' "Bigmouth Strikes Again" are wry and self-deprecating, with Morrissey gently poking fun at himself and his tendency to get carried away with his own opinions. The opening verses refer to violent fantasies about smashing someone's teeth in, but the chorus takes a more philosophical turn. Morrissey acknowledges that he has no right to take his place with the human race, suggesting that his shortcomings, particularly his tendency to speak before he thinks, make him unworthy of full membership in humanity.


The reference to Joan of Arc is particularly interesting, as it draws parallels between Morrissey's own struggles with self-expression and the legendary French heroine's battles with patriarchal society. Joan of Arc famously faced condemnation and execution for her unconventional beliefs and behavior, and Morrissey may be identifying with this outsider figure as someone who himself often feels at odds with societal expectations.


Overall, "Bigmouth Strikes Again" can be read as a self-aware critique of Morrissey's persona as a cantankerous, self-righteous provocateur. By acknowledging his own shortcomings, Morrissey is able to connect with his audience on a deeper level and suggest that perhaps we are all struggling with similar insecurities and contradictions.


Line by Line Meaning

Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking When I said I'd like to smash every tooth In your head Oh oh oh
I didn't mean any harm when I said that I would like to use physical violence towards you.


Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking When I said by rights you Should be bludgeoned in your bed
When I talked about doing terrible things to you, I didn't mean it literally.


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
I can sympathize with the pain and suffering that Joan of Arc experienced as she was burned alive, even as my own personal struggles seem trivial in comparison.


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
All my careless words and actions make me feel ashamed, and I realize that I don't deserve to consider myself part of humanity.


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
I keep making the same mistake of saying and doing things that hurt others, and I'm starting to question whether or not I even belong among other people.


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
I'm frustrated with myself for being so thoughtless and cruel, and I know that I need to change if I want to be a part of society.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Morrissey, Johnny Marr

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@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
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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...



@edgyotakuclips1443

Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking
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

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
With the Human race

Bigmouth, bigmouth
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, bigmouth
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race



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@jeannemariagriffin5820

Now I know how Joan of Arc felt. As the flames rose to her Roman nose and her Walkman started to melt...brilliant lyrics.

@mikethomas6051

its to her roman nose and her hearing aid started to melt

@lengarion

@@mikethomas6051 it's both, first hearing aid, then Walkman.

@christy-2024

@@lengarion other way round mate walkman first

@jakegold8197

Or rose to her toes as people smoked blow and rhyllemories turninyp cancer

@elementallobsterx

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@kayleighleduc4092

I know people will disagree, but personally I think this is their best song, and it’s my favorite!

@ilypo

I also think this is the best song they've made, though most if not all have just as much quality put into them

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I agree

@milosstefanovic545

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