Boxers
Morrissey
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Losing in front of your home crowd You wish the ground Would open up and take you down And will time never pass? Will time never pass for us? Your weary wife is walking away Your nephew is true Well, he thinks the world of you And I have to close my eyes Oh... Losing in front of your home town The crowd call your name They love you all the same The sound, the smell, and the spray You will take them all away And they'll stay Till the grave Your weary wife is walking away Your nephew, is true Well, he thinks the world of you And I have to close my eyes Oh... Losing in your home town Hell is the bell That will not ring again You will return one day Because of all the things that you see When your eyes close Your weary wife - walking away Your nephew, it's true He still thinks the world of you And I have to dry my eyes Oh...
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Written by: ALAIN WHYTE, STEVEN MORRISSEY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Boxers" is a song by Morrissey, the English singer and songwriter who gained fame as the frontman of the rock band The Smiths in the 1980s.
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Release Date"Boxers" was released in January 16, 1995 and was the lead single from the compilation album, 'World of Morrissey'.
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Chart PerformanceDespite reaching No. 23 on the UK Singles Chart, "Boxers" had the unusual distinction of being the highest new entry on charts only to be dropped from it the very next week.
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Song InspirationThe song is inspired by Morrissey's long-standing interest in boxing, reflecting on the life of a boxer and the trials they face.
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AnniversaryIn 2020, 'Morrissey Central', Morrissey's fan site, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the release of the song by sharing original promotional material for the single.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Boxers" features live performance footage from a then recent concert Morrissey had done in Sheffield, England.
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Song DurationThe song has a runtime of 3 minutes and 28 seconds.
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LyricsAs with many of his songs, Morrissey's lyrics for "Boxers" showcase his talent for storytelling, characterization and emotion, depicting the struggle and determination of a lonely and defeated boxer.
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B-Side TracksThe single features three b-side tracks - "Have-a-Go Merchant," "Whatever Happens, I Love You" and "Billy Budd."
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Record LabelsReleased under the labels of Parlophone in the U.K and Sire/Reprise in the U.S.
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