Satan Rejected My Soul
Morrissey
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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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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, MARTIN JAMES BOORER
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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.
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Album InformationThe song is from the album "Maladjusted," which was released in 1997. This album is Morrissey's sixth studio album.
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Song ThemeUnlike 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.
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Music VideoIn 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.
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Chart PerformanceThough not a major commercial success, "Satan Rejected My Soul" still managed to enter the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 39.
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Historical SignificanceMany 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.
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Genre Classification"Satan Rejected My Soul" is often classified as alternative rock or indie rock, consistent with Morrissey's overall musical style.
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Cover VersionsThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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Live PerformancesMorrissey 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.
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Song MeaningEssentially, 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.
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Track LengthThe running time of "Satan Rejected My Soul" is approximately 2 minutes and 58 seconds.
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