paintavulgarpicture Member Dec 1, 2007 #1 Does anyone know much about the particular inspiration behind this song?
fredhenson Member Dec 1, 2007 #2 ive read morrissey referencing his experimentation with ecstacy to this song, but dont know if it was necessarily inspired by this.
ive read morrissey referencing his experimentation with ecstacy to this song, but dont know if it was necessarily inspired by this.
Kewpie Member Moderator Subscriber Dec 1, 2007 #3 The state of the UK in late 80s inspired Morrissey to write the lyrics of the song. Under Thatcher government social welfare was neglected in order to improve the economy of the country. From those earlier discussions you'll find interesting thoughts: http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=70406 http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=74270
The state of the UK in late 80s inspired Morrissey to write the lyrics of the song. Under Thatcher government social welfare was neglected in order to improve the economy of the country. From those earlier discussions you'll find interesting thoughts: http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=70406 http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=74270