One of the most perfect moments, in pop music history.
This, song, to me, is truly beautiful.
There are some Smiths songs, "Heaven Knows" etc, , that sum up the band, in terms of the public mind's eye and then there are those songs and moments that sum up Smiths to us, the fans
Just as the lyric "People see no worth in you, I do " is such a powerful statement, Pure Smiths So the lyric " In the days when you were hopeless and poor, I just liked you more" , Is also pure Smiths, and although not as powerful as the first lyric, it still hits the mark, deep and true.
Just like Reel around, is perfect Smiths. so to is this song to me, anyway (I haven't read the posts before this one, yet)
His vocal is so heartfelt. It's soulful in the true sense of the word and its so romantic and open-hearted, at times it can make me cry with joy
Like all good bands, The Smiths had many sides, yes they had an attack and venom, they were arch and funny and many other things.
But it was the love they projected that made them special When people talk about the sense of love that is in the music, this song is a prime example
"Call me morbid, call me pale. I spent too long on your trail" . True of us fans with M, himself