Young And Alive
Senior Member
I've always wondered what Morrissey was thinking of when he wrote this track.
Could it be about a disloyal lover? Either that or someone whom the protagonist wanted to have a relationship with, but they have left them in the lurch by taking ages to make up their mind over whether they want a relationship or not, only to "see someone new" and "have someone new" i.e. go out with someone else.
Sarcastically, the protagonist proclaims that "we're so glad that you've finally decided!", resigned to his fate that he is of course unloveable and knew he never had any real chance of winning over the object of his desire, hence the line "I don't blame you" but then also expressing sadness at the hurt his love has caused him "we would all do the same as you, if ever we had the nerve to".
Could it be about a disloyal lover? Either that or someone whom the protagonist wanted to have a relationship with, but they have left them in the lurch by taking ages to make up their mind over whether they want a relationship or not, only to "see someone new" and "have someone new" i.e. go out with someone else.
Sarcastically, the protagonist proclaims that "we're so glad that you've finally decided!", resigned to his fate that he is of course unloveable and knew he never had any real chance of winning over the object of his desire, hence the line "I don't blame you" but then also expressing sadness at the hurt his love has caused him "we would all do the same as you, if ever we had the nerve to".