Irish Blood, English Heart
Morrissey
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Irish blood English heart, This I'm made off, There is no one on earth I'm afraid of, And no regime can buy or sell me I've been dreaming of a time when, To be English is not to be baneful, To be standing by the flag, not feeling shameful, Racist or racial Irish blood English heart, This I'm made of, There is no one on earth I'm afraid of, And I will die with both of my hands untied I've been dreaming of a time when, The English are sick to death of Labour, and Tories, And spit upon the name Oliver Cromwell, And denounce this royal line that still salute him, And will salute him Forever...
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Written by: ALAIN GORDON WHYTE, STEVEN PATRICK MORRISSEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Irish Blood, English Heart" was written and performed by Morrissey, a renowned English singer and songwriter. The song was released on 4th May 2004.
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Origin of "MorrisseyThe artist, whose full name is Steven Patrick Morrissey, was born to Irish parents in Manchester, England. His stage name "Morrissey" is actually his surname.
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Album ContributionThe song is part of Morrissey's seventh solo studio album, "You Are the Quarry." It is notable as his return to the music scene after a seven-year hiatus.
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Chart Performance"Irish Blood, English Heart" was Morrissey's highest-charting UK single at the time, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart.
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Political ThemeThe song has been interpreted as a political statement regarding Morrissey's discomfort with the political maneuverings in England. He criticizes both conservative and liberal British political parties in the lyrics.
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Original VersionsThere exist two versions of the song. One is the album version, and there's another rawer, more stripped-down version available on the single's B-side, titled "It's Hard to Walk Tall When You're Small."
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Critical AcclaimCritics received the song very positively. Billboard described it as a "punchy, insanely catchy instant classic."
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Music VideoThe music video of "Irish Blood, English Heart" was directed by Bucky Fukumoto and it features Morrissey performing the song with his band.
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Cultural ImpactThe melodious balance between Morrissey's English and Irish roots in the song made it popular among many sections of fans, making it one of his most acclaimed songs.
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Live Performances"Irish Blood, English Heart" has remained a staple in Morrissey's live performances. The intense lyrics paired with Morrissey's passionate delivery continues to captivate audiences.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Short Form Music Video category in 2005.
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