Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

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About Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

"Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" is a song by the English rock band the Smiths. Released as a single in May 1984, it reached No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart. It was later included in the November 1984 compilation album, Hatful of Hollow. It is listed as one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.


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I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour
But heaven knows I'm miserable now

I was looking for a job, and then I found a job
And heaven knows I'm miserable now

In my life
Why do I give valuable time
To people who don't care if I live or die?

Two lovers entwined pass me by
And heaven knows I'm miserable now

I was looking for a job, and then I found a job
And heaven knows I'm miserable now

In my life
Oh, why do I give valuable time
To people who don't care if I live or die?

What she asked of me at the end of the day
Caligula would have blushed

"Oh, you've been in the house too long" she said
And I naturally fled

In my life
Why do I smile
At people who I'd much rather kick in the eye?

I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour
But heaven knows I'm miserable now

"Oh, you've been in the house too long" she said
And I naturally fled

In my life
Oh, why do I give valuable time
To people who don't care if I live or die?

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The Smiths

The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of vocalist Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr, the band also included bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. The group was signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, on which they released four studio albums, several compilations, and numerous non-LP singles. Although they had limited commercial success outside the UK while they were still together, and never released a single that charted higher than number 10 in their home country, The Smiths won a significant following, and remain cult an… more »

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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, JOHNNY MARR

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" is a song by the British band The Smiths. It was first released as a single in May 1984.
Chart Ranking
The song peaked at number ten on the UK Singles Chart, making it their highest charting single in their home country at the time.
Song Inspiration
Morrissey, the vocalist of the band, stated that his inspiration for the song was the music of Sandie Shaw, a British pop singer of the 1960s.
Unique Art Cover
The cover art for the song features Viv Nicholson, a British woman who won a substantial amount on the football pools in 1961.
Criticism
The Smiths were criticized for the title "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now", which was perceived as overly self-pitying. However, many fans regard it as an anthem of introverted melancholy.
Lyrics Inspiration
The theme of job dissatisfaction in the lyrics, according to the band's lyricist Morrissey, came from his experiences of grueling jobs prior to forming The Smiths.
Pop Culture
The song is referenced in the title of the 2004 film 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now', a documentary about The Smiths.
Composition
The track features Morrissey's distinctive vocals, introspective lyrics, and Johnny Marr's jangly guitar-driven sound, which became characteristic of the indie rock genre.
Reception
Despite its depressive lyrics, the song has been praised for its catchy, upbeat melody, juxtaposing the lyrical theme.
Importance in Discography
"Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" was the third single released by The Smiths and it helped to establish the band's place in Britain's musical landscape.
Unique Title
The song title does not appear in the lyrics, which is a notable characteristic of many of The Smiths' songs.

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