BookishBoy
Well-Known Member
Next up in our Smiths A-Z project is this song from the debut album of 1984.
The song was played live 103 times by the Smiths. It has never been performed by Morrissey.
What do we think?
The song was played live 103 times by the Smiths. It has never been performed by Morrissey.
What do we think?
Yes, totally! "I need advice, I need advice / Nobody ever looks at me twice" in particular resonated with me, as an outstandingly unattractive 14-year-old.The soft introduction reminds me of The hand that rocks the crade, then it explodes into complete catharsis, venting anger and desperation. The lack of vocal harmony bothers me, and it is easily a minute too long. It is the most unexpected song of that first album. Lyrically, it seemed important at the time.
Yes, that’s a great one-liner that anyone losging for attention can relate to.Yes, totally! "I need advice, I need advice / Nobody ever looks at me twice" in particular resonated with me, as an outstandingly unattractive 14-year-old.