Sheila Take a Bow
The Smiths
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Is it wrong to want to live on your own? No, it's not wrong, but I must know How can someone so young Sing words so sad? Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear And don't go home tonight Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you The one that you love and who loves you Oh Is it wrong not to always be glad No, it's not wrong, but I must add How can someone so young Sing words so sad Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear And don't go home tonight Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you The one that you love and who loves you Take my hand and off we stride Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la You're a girl and I'm a boy La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la Take my hand and off we stride Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la I'm a girl and you're a boy La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow La, la, la, la, la, la Throw your homework onto the fire Come out and find the one that you love Come out and find the one you love
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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, JOHNNY MARR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Sheila Take a Bow" is a song by The Smiths that was first released in 1987 as a single. Although it is not included in any of their original studio albums, the song is featured in two compilation albums – "Louder Than Bombs" and "The World Won’t Listen."
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved commercial success, peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. This marked the third time The Smiths had a top-ten hit in the UK.
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Genre and StyleThe song exemplifies The Smiths' signature blend of indie rock and post-punk, with frontman Morrissey's lyrical style characterized by poetic, tongue-in-cheek wordplay.
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Song MeaningThe song is typically interpreted as a celebration of androgyny. This interpretation is supported by Morrissey's frequent engagement with gender and sexuality themes throughout his career with The Smiths.
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Music VideoDespite its success, "Sheila Take a Bow" never had an official music video.
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ArtworkThe cover artwork for the single features actress Candy Darling, a transgender Warhol superstar – reinforcing the interpretation of the song as a celebration of androgyny and non-binary gender identities.
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Single B-sideThe B-side of the single featured two songs: "Is It Really So Strange?" and "Sweet and Tender Hooligan."
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LegacyDespite its commercial success at the time of release, "Sheila Take a Bow" remains one of The Smiths' less frequently performed songs in Morrissey's solo career.
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Working with a ProducerThe song marked the last time The Smiths worked with producer John Porter, who had produced the band's earlier hits such as "This Charming Man" and "What Difference Does it Make?"
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Band Disbandment"Sheila Take a Bow" was among The Smiths' last released singles before their breakup later in 1987.
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