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)
I Wont
The Smiths Lyrics
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I won't share you
With the drive
And ambition
The zeal I feel
This is my time
The note I wrote
"Has the Perrier gone
Straight to my head
Or is life sick and cruel, instead?"
"Yes!"
No - no - no - no - no - no
No - no - no - no - no - no
Oh...
I won't share you, no
I won't share you
With the drive
And the dreams inside
This is my time
Life tends to come and go
That's OK
As long as you know
Life tends to come and go
As long as you know
Know, know, know, know, know
Know, know, know, know
Oh...
I won't share you, no
I won't share you
With the drive
And the dreams inside
This is my time
I want the freedom and I want the guile
I want the freedom and the guile
Oh, life tends to come and go
As long as you know
Know, know, know, know
Know, know, know, know
Oh...
I won't share you, no
I won't share you
I'll see you somewhere
I'll see you sometime
Darling...
The Smiths' "I Won't Share You" is a song about refusing to let go of one's ambitions and dreams, even if it means losing someone you love. In the song, the singer is determined to focus on himself and his goals, rather than sharing himself with anyone else, be it a person, an idea, or an institution. The lyrics "I won't share you with the drive and ambition, the zeal I feel, this is my time" suggests that the singer is at an important crossroads in his life and is not willing to sacrifice his aspirations for the sake of others.
The song also reflects on the fleeting nature of time and the transience of life, as evident in the lyrics, "Life tends to come and go, as long as you know, know, know." This could be a reminder to seize the moment and make the most of what one has, as life can be unpredictable and fleeting.
Overall, "I Won't Share You" is a poignant and introspective song that explores themes of independence, self-discovery, and the paradoxical nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't share you, no
I refuse to split my attentions and affections with someone else.
I won't share you
I am determined not to divide my time and emotions with anyone other than you.
With the drive
Despite your personal aspirations and aspirations, I won't allow it to interfere with our relationship.
And ambition
I won't tolerate any competition you might offer from achieving my own goals.
The zeal I feel
I won't let my enthusiastic and passionate nature be dampened by anyone else.
This is my time
At this moment, I am focused on myself and won't let anything else distract me.
The note I wrote
I composed a written message for her.
As she read, she said
After reading it, she commented.
"Has the Perrier gone
She questioned if consuming Perrier has brought on this change.
Straight to my head
She wondered if the drink has made me crazy or foolish.
Or is life sick and cruel, instead?"
She speculated that maybe life itself has been unkind to me.
"Yes!"
I affirm her assumption.
No - no - no - no - no - no
I continue to reject the idea of sharing her.
Oh...
Expressing my strong, negative sentiment towards splitting our relationship.
With the drive
Again, refusing to compromise my goals or aspirations for anyone else.
And the dreams inside
I won't let anyone infringe upon the desires and hopes that reside within me.
Life tends to come and go
Life is transient and unpredictable.
That's OK
Despite its uncertainty, I'm okay with it.
As long as you know
As long as you acknowledge and understand this fact as well.
Know, know, know, know, know
Emphasizing the importance of knowing and accepting reality.
Know, know, know, know
Reiterating the need for awareness and acceptance of the transience of life.
I want the freedom and I want the guile
I desire both independence and cleverness in navigating life.
Oh, life tends to come and go
Again acknowledging the unpredictability of life.
As long as you know
As long as you are aware of this fact.
Know, know, know, know, know
Emphasizing the importance of acceptance and awareness.
Know, know, know, know
Reiterating the need for knowledge and acceptance of the transience of life.
I'll see you somewhere
Implying that we will meet again at some point.
I'll see you sometime
Further emphasizing the inevitability of our reunion.
Darling...
A term of endearment for her.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, JOHNNY MARR
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On the day that your mentality
Decides to try to catch up with your biology
Come round ...
'Cause I want the one I can't have
And it's driving me mad
It's all over, all over, all over my face
On the day that your mentality
Catches up with your biology
I want the one I can't have
And it's driving me mad
It's all over, all over, all over my face
A double bed
And a stalwart lover for sure
These are the riches of the poor
A double bed
And a stalwart lover for sure
These are the riches of the poor
And I want the one I can't have
And it's driving me mad
It's all over, all over my face
A tough kid who sometimes swallows nails
Raised on Prisoner's Aid
He killed a policeman when he was
Thirteen
And somehow that really impressed
Me
And it's written all over my face
Oh, these are the riches of the poor
These are the riches of the poor
I want the one I can't have
And it's driving me mad
It's written all over my face
On the day that your mentality
Catches up with your biology
And if you ever need self-validation
Just meet me in the alley by the
Railway station
It's all over my face
Oh...
@MrJibsIV
I love how there's a Smith's song I can relate to for every possible way that a loving relationship will never work out for me.
@kajijko2645
Same here. This song makes me love sick for the one I can't have
@donpeace894
Ditto
@jizanthapus3099
he really covers all the bases huh
@YasminePomerantz
@@kajijko2645 be happy you have someone
@TheMrTJWhite
Come on man,.have some faith in yourself
@kevinhall2829
Seriously how can a band be this good.
@donpeace894
It's not possible
@caymancurrell1597
There are few band who's entire catalogues are celebrated. The Smiths are one of the few.
@VaporwaveMusic1998
ik right!