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.
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Studio albums
The Smiths (1984)
Meat Is Murder (1985)
The Queen Is Dead (1986)
Strangeways, Here We Come (1987)
Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
The Smiths Lyrics
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There is but one concern
I have just discovered
Some girls are bigger than others
Some girls are bigger than others
Some girl's mothers are bigger than other girl's mothers
Some girls are bigger than others
Some girl's mothers are bigger than other girl's mothers
As Anthony said to Cleopatra
As he opened a crate of ale
Oh, I say
Some girls are bigger than others
Some girls are bigger than others
Some girl's mothers are bigger than other girl's mothers
Some girls are bigger than others
Some girls are bigger than others
Some girl's mothers are bigger than other girl's mothers
Send me the pillow
The one that you dream on
Send me the pillow
The one that you dream on
And I'll send you mine
The lyrics to The Smiths' song, "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others," seem simple, but they have been interpreted in various ways over the years. It is said that this song is a comment on the difference in physical sizes between women. The singer discusses how he has recently discovered "some girls are bigger than others," and he repeats this line throughout the song. He also mentions that some girls' mothers are bigger than other girl's mothers, which implies this is a genetic or inherited trait.
However, there may be more than just a physical size interpretation of the lyrics. Some believe that Morrissey, the lead singer of The Smiths, was commenting on societal expectations and standards of beauty for women. Women who have a more significant physical presence often face ridicule and ostracism from society. Alternatively, it could also mean that people should embrace individual uniqueness, regardless of societal norms.
The song has an intriguing reference to Anthony and Cleopatra, where the lyrics say, "As Anthony said to Cleopatra, as he opened a crate of ale." The meaning of these lyrics is not clear, but it could denote youthfulness and dating stereotypes or love conventions. The conclusion of the song, "send me the pillow, the one that you dream on, and I'll send you mine," is possibly about longing for companionship or missing someone.
Line by Line Meaning
From the ice-age to the dole-age
Through economic troubles and societal changes
There is but one concern
There is one issue that persists
I have just discovered
I have recently become aware
Some girls are bigger than others
Some girls have larger physical attributes
Some girl's mothers are bigger than other girl's mothers
Even their mothers may have different body sizes
As Anthony said to Cleopatra
As legends share in tales of old
As he opened a crate of ale
While indulging in an alcoholic drink
Oh, I say
An exclamation to emphasize the following sentiment
Send me the pillow
Requesting a personal item to exchange
The one that you dream on
A significant object closely associated with the dreamer
And I'll send you mine
Offering to share a personal object of significance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, JOHNNY MARR
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