World Peace Is None of Your Business

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About World Peace Is None of Your Business

"World Peace Is None of Your Business" is a song by English singer Morrissey. It was released on 13 May 2014 as the first single from his tenth studio album of the same name (2014), through Harvest and Capitol Records. The single was accompanied by a music video, directed by Natalie Johns. The song was recorded in France with Morrissey's touring band which features guitarists Boz Boorer and Jesse Tobias, bassist Solomon Walker, drummer Matthew Walker and keyboardist Gustavo Manzur and was produced by Joe Chiccarelli, who is known for his production work for Beck and The Strokes. Due to changes in global music consumption, the physical versions of the first four singles from this album were released together as one 10" vinyl. The song was previously debuted live on 7 May 2014 at the San Jose Civic Auditorium in San Jose, California. 


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World peace is none of your business
You must not tamper with arrangements
Work hard and sweetly pay your taxes
Never asking what for
Oh, you poor little fool oh, you fool

World peace is none of your business
Police will stun you with their stun guns
Or they'll disable you with tasers
That's what government's for
Oh, you poor little fool oh, you fool

World peace is none of your business
So would you kindly keep your nose out
The rich must profit and get richer
And the poor must stay poor
Oh, you poor little fool oh, you fool

Each time you vote you support the process
Each time you vote you support the process
Each time you vote you support the process
Brazil and Bahrain
Oh, Egypt, Ukraine
So many people in pain
No more, you poor little fool
No more, you fool

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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: MARTIN JAMES BOORER, STEVEN PATRICK MORRISSEY

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10 facts about this song

Artist - Morrissey
"World Peace Is None of Your Business" was sung by the English singer Steven Patrick Morrissey, famously known as Morrissey. He rose to fame in the 1980s as the frontman of The Smiths.
Album Release
The single was released on May 13, 2014, as the lead track of his 10th solo studio album also titled "World Peace Is None of Your Business."
Lyrics
Morrissey co-wrote the lyrics with his long-time collaborator, Boz Boorer. The song critiques the political system and encourages listeners to live their lives independently of governmental influence.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of rock and alternative rock, but Morrissey's discography is largely associated with indie rock as well.
Length
The track has a time duration of 4 minutes and 21 seconds making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised Morrissey for his unabashed political commentary while others found his approach somewhat abrasive.
Video Controversy
The singer released a spoken word video for the song featuring Nancy Sinatra. Later, a dispute with record label Harvest Records led to an abrupt removal of all promotional videos related to the album from the internet.
Chart Performance
Despite the controversy and mixed reviews, the album including the single peaked at number 2 in the UK Albums Chart, and number 14 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Tour
Morrissey promoted the album with an international tour which unfortunately was plagued with cancellations due to his health issues and venue disputes.
Controversial Figure
Morrissey is known to be a highly controversial figure within the music industry, often making headlines for his outspoken and often controversial opinions on a vast range of topics, from politics to vegetarianism. This controversial persona reflected in this song as well, generating loads of conversations among the fans and critics.

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