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)
ask
The Smiths Lyrics
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Shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life
You'd like to
Shyness is nice, and
Shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
Ask me, I won't say no, how could I?
Coyness is nice, and
Coyness can stop you
From saying all the things in
Life you'd like to
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
Ask me, I won't say no, how could I?
Spending warm summer days indoors
Writing frightening verse
To a buck-toothed girl in Luxembourg
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Because if it's not love
Then it's the bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb
The bomb, the bomb
The bomb that will bring us together
Nature is a language, can't you read?
Nature is a language can't you read?
So ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Because if it's not love
Then it's the bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb
The bomb, the bomb
The bomb that will bring us together
If it's not love
Then it's the bomb
Then it's the bomb
That will bring us together
So ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
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The song "Ask" by The Smiths is all about shyness, coyness, and the fear of rejection. The first verse repeats the line "Shyness is nice, and shyness can stop you from doing all the things in life you'd like to" to emphasize how shyness can hold you back from pursuing your dreams and desires. However, the second verse changes the word shyness to coyness, indicating a more deliberate and flirtatious type of hesitation. The chorus offers reassurance that the singer is approachable and won't reject anyone who asks them for help or a chance to try something new.
The bridge of the song offers an interesting interlude, where Morrissey sings about spending time indoors on a warm summer day, writing poetry to a girl in Luxembourg. This could be a tongue-in-cheek reference to the stereotypical image of a writer holed up in his room, obsessed with his craft to the point of neglecting other aspects of life. The repeated refrain of "ask me, ask me, ask me" in this section could be interpreted as Morrissey daring the girl to ask him about his poetry or his feelings for her.
Overall, "Ask" is a song that encourages people to overcome their fear of rejection and ask for what they want in life. It acknowledges the power of shyness and coyness to hold us back, but also offers the hope that reaching out to others can bring us together.
Line by Line Meaning
Shyness is nice, and
Being shy is a good quality to have, but
Shyness can stop you
It can also prevent you from doing things you want to do in life
From doing all the things in life
That you wish to experience and enjoy
You'd like to
But you can't because of your shyness
Coyness is nice, and
Being coy can also be a positive attribute
Coyness can stop you
However, it can keep you from saying what's on your mind
From saying all the things in
Your life that you want to express
Life you'd like to
But can't because of your coyness
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you want to experience in life
If there's something you'd like to try
The same line as the one before
Ask me, I won't say no, how could I?
Just ask me for help, I won't reject you, why would I?
Spending warm summer days indoors
Staying inside on beautiful summer days
Writing frightening verse
Creating scary poems or songs
To a buck-toothed girl in Luxembourg
Sending these creations to a girl in Luxembourg, who may not appreciate them
Because if it's not love
If it isn't love, but
Then it's the bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb
Then it's something explosive and intense
The bomb, the bomb
The same phrase as before
The bomb that will bring us together
This thing will unite us in some way
Nature is a language, can't you read?
The natural world communicates with us, don't you see that?
Nature is a language can't you read?
The same line as the one before
If it's not love
If it's not a deep connection and affection between two people,
Then it's the bomb
Then it's an explosive force that can still bring people together
Then it's the bomb
The same line as the one before
So ask me, ask me, ask me
So don't hesitate to ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Repeated for emphasis
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Nonsensical syllables used for musical effect
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Marr, Steven Patrick Morrissey
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@mariomena8614
Lyrics: | "Ask me" - The Smiths. |
Shyness is nice and shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life you'd like to
Shyness is nice and shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life you'd like to
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
Ask me, I won't say: No, how could I?
Coyness is nice and coyness can stop you
From saying all the things in life you'd like to
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
Ask me, I won't say: No, how could I?
Spending warm summer days indoors
Writing frightening verse
To a buck-toothed girl in Luxembourg
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Because if it's not love, then it's the bomb
The bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb
The bomb, the bomb that will bring us together
Nature is a language, can't you read?
Nature is a language, can't you read?
So ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Because if it's not love, then it's the bomb
The bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb
The bomb, the bomb that will bring us together
If it's not love
Then it's the bomb
Then it's the bomb that will bring us together
So ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me, oh
Lalalalalalalala, Lalalalalalalala.
Lalalalalalalala, Lalalalalalalala.
Lalalalalalalala, Lalalalalalalala.
Lalalalalalalala, Lalalalalalalala. END.
@peggyclio1199
Shyness is nice, and
Shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life
You'd like to
Shyness is nice, and
Shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life
You'd like to
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
ASK ME - I WON'T SAY "NO" - HOW COULD I ?
Coyness is nice, and
Coyness can stop you
From saying all the things in
Life you'd like to
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
ASK ME - I WON'T SAY "NO" - HOW COULD I ?
Spending warm Summer days indoors
Writing frightening verse
To a buck-toothed girl in Luxembourg
ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
Because if it's not Love
Then it's the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb
That will bring us together
Nature is a language - can't you read ?
Nature is a language - can't you read ?
SO ... ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
Because if it's not Love
Then it's the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb
That will bring us together
If it's not Love
Then it's the Bomb
Then it's the Bomb
That will bring us together
SO ... ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
@Wakeupdream
The most extroverted and beautiful song about being shy.
@nickprica3127
i cant reply im too shy
@lexicondevil1272
Yes
@kaydgaming
Ironic innit
@johanjoestar5312
I found this song very beautiful by itself, invites you to abandon your shyness for not lose the oportunity to do the things you like, in example for me, I can say that I am shy too, and this song motivated me to start my first romantic relationship with a girl.
@jacquelinecastillo965
💃🔥
@Sky_flying2024
Rest in Peace, Andy Rourke. (1964🌻2023) The Smiths' distinct sound wouldn't have been possible without your brilliant bass. Thank you for giving the world such beautiful music.
@dg-ov4cf
did he die?
@fastrace8195
@@dg-ov4cf No one truly dies
@halbrrtt
@@dg-ov4cf sadly, yes