Either Kermit the Frog or a member of the Lollipop Guild. Morrissey munchkin. Is this perhaps a new 'children friendly' phase of Morrissey's career? It's certainly one way of moving away from the negative press that has dogged him over the past few years. First, children in the promo video for Veronica. And now a mix of Rebels that wouldn't sound out of place on Nickelodeon. What next I wonder? Morrissey to do the soundtrack for Trolls 3? If the mix of Rebels were any more bubbly and bright he could give Justine Timberlake a run for his money.
For all my gentle ribbing and taking the piss - I don't dislike it. It's catchy as hell. And 'bawdy boys of song and girls all gone wrong' is a great line. The production is certainly different!
After a few listens of the high-res version (for which I've paid, like an adult), i came to the conclusion that the song is either one last farewell-song for his childhood- and teenage heroes. He wants to close this chapter, and, hopefully, move on. Or, second idea, it is about a certain section of his fans, who, but that's only my opinion, often behave like minors who refuse to grow up mostly with regard to their Smiths-fixation. He invites them to close this chapter as well, leddem go, and to grow up, please.
And now kill me.