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)
There is a Light that Never...
The Smiths Lyrics
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Where there's music and there's people
And they're young and alive
Driving in your car
I never, never want to go home
Because I haven't got one
Anymore
Because I want to see people
And I want to see life
Driving in your car
Oh, please don't drop me home
Because it's not my home, it's their home
And I'm welcome no more
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten ton truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
Take me out tonight
Take me anywhere, I don't care
I don't care, I don't care
And in the darkened underpass
I thought, "Oh God, my chance has come at last"
But then a strange fear gripped me
And I just couldn't ask
Take me out tonight
Oh, take me anywhere, I don't care
I don't care, I don't care
Driving in your car
I never, never want to go home
Because I haven't got one, la-di-dum
Oh, I haven't got one
Oh, oh
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten ton truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
Oh, there is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
"There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" is a song by The Smiths that is often considered one of the band's greatest hits. The song begins with the singer asking to be taken out for the night "where there's music and there's people and they're young and alive." The singer never wants to go home because he does not have one anymore. He asks to be taken out so he can see people and life. In an underpass, he realizes that he has a chance to ask his friend out but is too afraid.
The lyrics of this song evoke feelings of isolation, longing, and desperation. The singer is searching for a way to escape his lonely existence and find solace in the company of others. The line "Take me out tonight, where there's music and there's people and they're young and alive" speaks to the yearning for social interaction and a desire to be surrounded by life. The line "Because it's not my home, it's their home, and I'm welcome no more" implies a sense of being unwanted and rejected by society.
The lyrics take a somber turn when the singer declares his willingness to die with his friend. The lines "To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die" and "Well, the pleasure - the privilege is mine" suggest that the singer would rather die than live a life without his friend. These lyrics may speak to how important meaningful connections are to people, especially those who feel disconnected from society.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me out tonight
I want to go out and have fun
Where there's music and there's people
I want to be surrounded by life and good energy
And they're young and alive
I am looking for a youthful, vibrant atmosphere
Driving in your car
Being in your car provides a sense of freedom and adventure
I never never want to go home
I am avoiding going back to a lonely or unhappy home
Because I haven't got one Anymore
I am missing the sense of belonging that comes from having a home
Because I want to see people and I Want to see life
I am seeking human connection and a sense of purpose
Oh, please don't drop me home
I am desperate to avoid being alone in a place that doesn't feel like home
Because it's not my home, it's their Home, and I'm welcome no more
I feel unwelcome and uncomfortable in the place that used to be my home
And if a double-decker bus Crashes into us To die by your side Is such a heavenly way to die
I would rather die in the presence of the person I love than continue living without them
And if a ten-ton truck Kills the both of us To die by your side Well, the pleasure - the privilege is mine
I value the love and companionship I have with this person so much that I would welcome death with them
Take me anywhere, I don't care I don't care, I don't care
I am open to anything as long as I am not alone
And in the darkened underpass I thought oh God, my chance has come at last (but then a strange fear gripped me and I Just couldn't ask)
I am afraid to take risks and seize opportunities because of the possibility of rejection or failure
I never never want to go home Because I haven't got one, da... Oh, I haven't got one
I am feeling lost and aimless, without a place to call home
There is a light and it never goes out
There is always hope, even in the darkest of times
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Morrissey, Johnny Marr
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@Joelygav
Take me out tonight
Where there's music and there's people
And they're young and alive
Driving in your car
I never, never want to go home
Because I haven't got one
Anymore
Take me out tonight
Because I want to see people
And I want to see life
Driving in your car
Oh, please don't drop me home
Because it's not my home, it's their home
And I'm welcome no more
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten ton truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
Take me out tonight
Take me anywhere, I don't care
I don't care, I don't care
And in the darkened underpass
I thought, "Oh God, my chance has come at last"
But then a strange fear gripped me
And I just couldn't ask
Take me out tonight
Oh, take me anywhere, I don't care
I don't care, I don't care
Driving in your car
I never, never want to go home
Because I haven't got one, la-di-dum
Oh, I haven't got one
Oh, oh
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten ton truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
Oh, there is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
@chudneyprinzedionisio1674
"I said I love the smiths"
@ginnakv4929
will smith 😳
@christyjohn3627
You have a good taste in music
@JoaoSilva-hm4td
500 days of summer
@christyjohn3627
@@JoaoSilva-hm4td Yes Manh!
@abigeldobrossy9212
One of the greatest movies of all time
@srre1970
Could not believe hearing my 17yo son singing this today. "That's the Smiths dad" Well yeah I know, I used to play their songs when I was your age! Definite proof their music is timeless.
@sufyanlowel4631
so you are saying The Smiths is for teenagers. and now you grow up and listening I don't know... Phil Collins???? Def Leppard??? Michael Buble????... .... ... Taylor Swift?!
@brenetssss
@@sufyanlowel4631 Huh?
@sufyanlowel4631
@@brenetssss
How does it feel
To treat me like you do?