You're the One For Me, Fatty
Morrissey
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You're the one for me, fatty You're the one I really, really love And I will stay Promise you'll say If I'm in your way You're the one for me, fatty You're the one I really, really love And I will stay Promise you'll say If I'm ever in your way A-hey All over Battersea Some hope; and some despair All over Battersea Some hope; and some despair Oh... You're the one for me, fatty You're the one I really, really love And I will stay Promise you'll say If I'm in your way You're the one for me, fatty You're the one I really, really love And I will stay Promise you'll say If I'm ever in your way A-hey All over Battersea Some hope; and some despair All over Battersea Some hope; and some despair Oh, oh... You're the one for me, fatty You're the one I really, really love And I will stay Promise you'll say If I'm ever in your way A-hey You're the one for me, fatty You're the one for me, a-hey-hey A-hey A-hey A-hey A-he-he-he-hey
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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, ALAIN GORDON WHYTE
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10 facts about this song
Song Analysis"You're the One for Me, Fatty" is a song written by Morrissey, a renowned English singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of The Smiths.
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Album InformationThe track is a part of Morrissey's fourth solo album, "Your Arsenal," which was released in July 1992.
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Musical StyleKnown for its upbeat sound and showy lyrics, the song is a prime example of Morrissey's brand of pop and rock influence.
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Charts and Performance"You're the One for Me, Fatty" is a highly-successful song from the album, reaching number 19 on the UK Singles Chart and remaining there for four weeks in July 1992.
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Song TitleDespite its potentially jarring title, the term "Fatty" in the song's title is apparently a term of endearment from Morrissey to a friend and is not intended to be derogatory.
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CollaborationThe track was co-written by Alain Whyte, a longtime collaborator of Morrissey's, who also played guitar on the track.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by famous rock photographer Kevin Cummins and filmed in the gritty landscape of Salford, Greater Manchester.
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Live Performances"You're the One for Me, Fatty" has been performed live by Morrissey over 140 times, making it one of his most-performed songs.
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LyricsThe song is a triumph of Morrissey's hospitable wordplay, as he indulges in his love for obscure British cultures while making deft observations about love and relationships.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its controversial title, the positive, dance-friendly nature of "You're the One for Me, Fatty" led it to become one of the most loved songs in Morrissey's solo repertoire.
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