Spring-Heeled Jim
Morrissey
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Spring-heeled Jim winks an eye He'll "do", he'll never be "done to" He takes on whoever flew through "Well, it's the normal thing to do" Aah Spring-heeled Jim lives to love Now kissing with his mouth full And his eyes on some other fool So many women His head should be spinning Ah, but no! Ah, but no! But no! Ah, no! Spring-heeled Jim slurs the words : "There's no need to be so knowing Take life at five times the Average speed, like I do" Until Jim feels the chill "Oh, where did all the time go?" Once always in for the kill Now it's too cold And he feels too Old Too old Mmm, old La, la, la, la-la, la...
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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, MARTIN JAMES BOORER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Spring-Heeled Jim" is a song from Morrissey's fourth solo studio album named "Vauxhall and I". The album was released in March 1994, under the label of Parlophone and Sire Records.
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Song WritingMorrissey, an English singer, songwriter, and author, co-wrote "Spring-Heeled Jim" with Alain Whyte, who was a guitarist and songwriting partner in Morrissey's band.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Spring-Heeled Jim" are considered to be cryptic. They ostensibly describe an ambiguous and questionable character named Jim, who is thought to have been inspired by the Victorian era folklore character, Spring-heeled Jack.
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Album ReceptionMorrissey's "Vauxhall and I", including the "Spring-Heeled Jim" track, is often considered among his best work. The album reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Gold by BPI (British Phonographic Industry).
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Sound CoordinationThis song is musically coordinated featuring clean, overdriven guitars, dynamic drumming, and focuses on Morrissey's distinctive vocal style and conscientious lyrics.
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Live Performances"Spring-Heeled Jim" was performed live by Morrissey during his 1995 "Boxers" tour as well as on the renowned television show "Top of the Pops".
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Song DurationThe total duration of the song "Spring-Heeled Jim" is approximately 3 minutes and 47 seconds.
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AcknowledgementsAt the end of the song, there is a dialogue sample from "We Are the Lambeth Boys", a 1959 British documentary film, as an interesting addition to the track.
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Sound EffectThe song contains the sound of breaking glass which is suspected to be the result of an in-studio accident during its recording, but was kept on the final version because it added a unique element to the track.
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Artistry/AppreciationMorrissey's lyrical wordplay and unique vocal delivery on "Spring-Heeled Jim" have been celebrated by fans and critics alike. It's a favorite among the fans for its peculiarly cryptic yet humorous narrative.
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