Satan Rejected My Soul

Morrissey

About Satan Rejected My Soul

"Satan Rejected My Soul" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in December 1997. It was the third single to be taken from the Maladjusted album. The single reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart—an improvement on the preceding "Roy's Keen". This was the last single released by Morrissey on Island Records, and his last single at all until May 2004. The song features in the BBC sitcom Catterick, starring Vic and Bob, mimed to by Reece Shearsmith.


Year:
1997
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Satan rejected my soul 
He knows my kind 
He won't be dragged down 
He's seen my face around 
He knows Heaven doesn't seem 
To be my home 
So I must find 
Somewhere else to go 
So I must find 
Somewhere else to go 
So, take it - please 
It's free 
You'll never see 
You'll never see 
All the fun in life it's cost me 
Satan rejected my soul 
As low as he goes 
He never quite goes this low 
He's seen my face around 
He knows Heaven doesn't seem 
To be my home 
So I must find 
Somewhere else to go 
So I must find 
Somewhere else to go 
So, take it please 
It's really sly 
Come on, come on, ah 
Come on, come on, come on 
Take it please 
It's really sly 
Come on, come on, ah 
Come on, come on, come on 
Call me in 
Pull me in, call me in 
Come on, come on, oh 
Come on, come on, come on 
Pull me in, pull me in 
Call me in, haul me in, pull me in 
Come on, come on, ah 
Come on, come on 
La la la la la 
Oh...

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Morrissey

Steven Patrick Morrissey (born 22 May 1959), known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate entered the UK albums chart at number one. Widely regarded as an important innovator in indie music, Morrissey has been described by music magazine NME as "one of the most influential artists ever", and The Independent has stated "most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime".Pitchfork Media has called him "one of th… more »

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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, MARTIN JAMES BOORER

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Satan Rejected My Soul" is a song by English singer-songwriter Morrissey. Born as Steven Patrick Morrissey in 1959, he is commonly known by his mononymous stage name, Morrissey.
Album Information
The song is from the album "Maladjusted," which was released in 1997. This album is Morrissey's sixth studio album.
Song Theme
Unlike what the title might suggest, the song is not about the occult but speaks more of Morrissey's contemplation of mortality and fear of damnation.
Music Video
In its music video, Morrissey is shown going door-to-door in a suburban neighborhood, akin to a religious evangelist, which is quite ironic given the content of the song.
Chart Performance
Though not a major commercial success, "Satan Rejected My Soul" still managed to enter the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 39.
Historical Significance
Many fans and critics see this song as marking a significant turning point in Morrissey's career, representing a shift in his lyrical writing and adding a new, hidden layer to his persona.
Genre Classification
"Satan Rejected My Soul" is often classified as alternative rock or indie rock, consistent with Morrissey's overall musical style.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by other artists. For instance, indie-rock band Death Cab For Cutie did a live cover version of the song in 2008.
Critical Reception
The song has generally received positive reviews, with many critics praising its humorous approach to a dark topic and Morrissey's unique fashion of storytelling through his lyrics.
Live Performances
Morrissey frequently included "Satan Rejected My Soul" in his sets when touring in support of the "Maladjusted" album. However, it has rarely made an appearance in his live sets since the early 2000s.
Song Meaning
Essentially, the song lyrically discusses the rejection of the singer's soul by both God and Satan, reflecting on the ambiguity of his fate and the uncertainty of the afterlife.
Track Length
The running time of "Satan Rejected My Soul" is approximately 2 minutes and 58 seconds.

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