How Soon Is Now?
The Smiths
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I am the son And the heir Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar I am the son and heir Of nothing in particular You shut your mouth How can you say I go about things the wrong way? I am human and I need to be loved Just like everybody else does I am the son And the heir Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar I am the son and heir Of nothing in particular You shut your mouth How can you say I go about things the wrong way? I am human and I need to be loved Just like everybody else does There's a club if you'd like to go You could meet somebody who really loves you So you go and you stand on your own And you leave on your own And you go home and you cry And you want to die When you say it's gonna happen "now" Well when exactly do you mean? See I've already waited too long And all my hope is gone You shut your mouth How can you say I go about things the wrong way? I am human and I need to be loved Just like everybody else does
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Written by: Johnny Marr, Steven Patrick Morrissey
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3 facts about this song
The Smiths" Version1. "How Soon Is Now?" was originally a B-side track: The song was first released as a B-side to the 1984 single "William, It Was Really Nothing" by English rock band, The Smiths.
2. Johnny Marr's unique guitar sound: Marr achieved the unique sliding guitar effect using a nurturing technique where the strings are vibrated along with the amplifier tremolo.
3. Immensely popular despite a slow start: Although it wasn't initially a commercial hit, "How Soon Is Now?" is now recognized as one of The Smiths' most famous songs, often featured on greatest hits compilations.
4. Not originally included in album: Interestingly, this song was not originally included on "Meat Is Murder", The Smiths' second studio album. However, it was added to the U.S. release and subsequent UK reissues.
5. Inspirations and Symbolism: Morrissey used the song to express feelings of social alienation, taking inspiration from lines in books and exploring themes like the fragility of human relationships and the torment of existence.
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Love Spit Love" Version6. Featured on the soundtrack for "The Craft": The cover version by American alternative rock band Love Spit Love was used in the 1996 film "The Craft", sparking renewed interest in the song.
7. Used as theme song for a popular TV show: Love Spit Love's version of "How Soon Is Now?" was also used as the theme song for the WB’s hit supernatural drama series "Charmed".
8. Music Video reference to “The Craft”: The music video for Love Spit Love's version connected to "The Craft", showing scenes from the movie.
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Morrissey" Solo version9. Morrissey's live performances: After The Smiths disbanded, Morrissey has included "How Soon Is Now?" in his solo setlists, testifying to its enduring popularity and relevance.
10. Collaborations: While performing this song live as a solo artist, Morrissey has collaborated with musicians like Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders and Boz Boorer, his long-term writing partner.
11. New Lyrics in Live Performance: Occasionally in live performances, Morrissey has been known to alter the song's original lyrics, demonstrating his continued personal connection to the content of the song.
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