Bigmouth Strikes Again
The Smiths
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Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking When I said I'd like to smash every tooth In your head Oh sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking When I said by rights you should be Bludgeoned in your bed And now I know how Joan of Arc felt Now I know how Joan of Arc felt As the flames rose to her roman nose And her Walkman started to melt Oh Bigmouth, la bigmouth, la Bigmouth strikes again And I've got no right to take my place With the Human race Oh, bigmouth, la bigmouth, la Bigmouth strikes again And I've got no right to take my place With the Human race And now I know how Joan of Arc felt Now I know how Joan of Arc felt As the flames rose to her roman nose And her hearing aid started to melt Bigmouth, la bigmouth, la Bigmouth strikes again And I've got no right to take my place With the Human race Oh Bigmouth, oh bigmouth, la Bigmouth strikes again And I've got no right to take my place With the Human race Oh Bigmouth, oh bigmouth, la Bigmouth strikes again And I've got no right to take my place With the Human race Oh Bigmouth, oh bigmouth, la Bigmouth strikes again And I've got no right to take my place With the Human race Oh
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Written by: Steven Morrissey, Johnny Marr
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Artist History"Bigmouth Strikes Again" is a song by the British indie rock band The Smiths. The band was formed in 1982 and comprises of Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce.
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Album DetailsThis song is from their third studio album called "The Queen Is Dead," which was released in June 1986.
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Song Ranking"Bigmouth Strikes Again" reached no. 26 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite not reaching the top 10, it is considered by fans and critics as one of The Smiths' best songs.
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Multiple InterpretationsThe song can be interpreted in several ways. Some believe it is about a person in a position of power who speaks their mind, while others see it as a critique on censorship.
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Lyrics ControversyThe lyrics of "Bigmouth Strikes Again," which reference the burning of Joan of Arc, stirred controversy. However, Morrissey, the lyricist, is known for his tongue-in-cheek writing style.
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LegacyThe song has left quite a legacy, and other artists have covered it in their performances. Notably, Placebo has played it at live concerts.
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Music VideoThough The Smiths often avoided making promotional videos, an unofficial music video featuring the band's performance of the song on a popular UK TV show now exists.
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Solo PerformancesEven after the band's split, Morrissey continued to perform "Bigmouth Strikes Again" during his solo shows.
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Influential SoundThe unique alternation between major and minor chords in the song is said to have heavily influenced the "Britpop" sound of the 90s.
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Recording ProcessJohnny Marr is quoted in saying that he had to spend more than twenty hours recording the guitar parts for the album "The Queen Is Dead," and "Bigmouth Strikes Again" was one of the most time-consuming songs.
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Unique SoundThe high-pitched backing vocals on the song were in fact Morrissey's own voice but sped up to create a unique sound.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song was featured in John Hughes' movie "She's Having A Baby" starring Kevin Bacon.
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Enduring PopularityDecades after its release, "Bigmouth Strikes Again" is still considered a fan favorite and often played on alternative rock radio stations.
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