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)
Please Let Me Get What I Want
The Smiths Lyrics
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See, the luck I've had
Can make a good man
Turn bad
So please please please
Let me, let me, let me
Let me get what I want
Haven't had a dream in a long time
See, the life I've had
Can make a good man bad
So for once in my life
Let me get what I want
Lord knows, it would be the first time
Lord knows, it would be the first time
The Smiths/Morrissey's song Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want is an incredibly moving and heart-wrenching ballad that explores the concept of personal struggle and the desire for something better in the face of adversity. The opening lyrics, "Good times for a change, see, the luck I've had can make a good man turn bad" immediately set the tone for the song, highlighting the idea that personal circumstances can have a profound effect on one's character and outlook on life.
The singer calls out to the universe or some higher power, pleading with them to grant him what he desires most, saying "So please please please, let me, let me, let me, let me get what I want, this time." The repetition of "let me" underscores the desperation and longing in the singer's voice, and the emotional impact of the line cannot be overstated.
The second verse takes on a more melancholy and introspective tone, with the singer lamenting the fact that he hasn't had a dream in a long time, seemingly resigned to a life of disappointment and unfulfilled desire. Despite this, he still holds out hope that he can achieve something meaningful and significant, saying, "So for once in my life, let me get what I want. Lord knows, it would be the first time."
Line by Line Meaning
Good times for a change
Things are starting to look up
See, the luck I've had
I've had a lot of bad luck
Can make a good man turn bad
It's easy for someone to become bitter or cynical due to constant misfortune
So please please please
I'm begging you
Let me, let me, let me
Give me the chance to
Let me get what I want
Allow me to achieve my desires
This time
After all the disappointment I've faced previously
Haven't had a dream in a long time
I haven't had any aspirations or goals for a while
See, the life I've had
My past experiences have been difficult
Can make a good man bad
My past struggles can change someone's good nature
So for once in my life
Just this one time
Let me get what I want
Allow me to achieve my desires
Lord knows, it would be the first time
I've never had the chance to achieve my desires before
Lord knows, it would be the first time
I've never had the chance to achieve my desires before
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY MARR, STEVEN PATRICK MORRISSEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ozigiri7598
So please please sing this lovely song and let me get what i want:
[Verse 1]
Good times for a change
See, the luck I've had can make a good man turn bad
So please, please, please
Let me, let me, let me
Let me get what I want this time
[Verse 2]
Haven't had a dream in a long time
See, the life I've had can make a good man bad
So for once in my life let me get what I want
Lord knows, it would be the first time
Lord knows, it would be the first time
@gizemnagis8337
Good times for a change
See, the luck I've had
Can make a good man
Turn bad
So please, please, please
Let me, let me, let me
Let me get what I want
This time
Haven't had a dream in a long time
See, the life I've had
Can make a good man bad
So for once in my life
Let me get what I want
Lord knows, it would be the first time
Lord knows, it would be the first time
@darryk4154
Whatever you're going through, there's always a Smiths song for it.
@TonyEnglandUK
"Asleep".
@b.l7491
@@TonyEnglandUK u good buddy
@melancholic2002
I hope you are alright, despite the fact that maybe being 'alright' does not even matter.
@karkkimarkkinat2109
Now ain't that the fucking truth
@santiagocastillo3450
@@karkkimarkkinat2109 CALLATEEEEE! USTED NO SABE NADA DE R A P. HIPHOP LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL :V
@Stif62
"How are you?"
"The Smiths."
@dierdriu
Valid
@mercurianrepublic5943
Gabriel Ruy yeah.It’s that bad
@maurocavalcante6131
Ahsuahsshs