I'm convinced "Panic" by The Smiths is about Jimmy Savile. The official story is that it was written after hearing bad pop music on the radio during the Chernobyl disaster, but that's always felt like a weak cover. There's a decent number of people who've speculated the same. Johnny Rotten openly talked about the Savile rumors as early as 1978, so it's not a stretch to think Morrissey may have known too.Look at the lyrics:>"On the Leeds side-streets that you slip down">"In the provincial towns you jog 'round">"Hang the DJ, hang the DJ, hang the DJ"Savile was a well known DJ, a marathon runner, and from Leeds. If Morrissey knew the rumors, there's no way he was going to call it out directly without proof. Also, the "honey pie" character in the song is also said to be fleeing and looking for "safety." If it's just about bad music, that's a strange way to frame it.
Sounds plausible, but why would Morissey call him out, he seems pretty noncey himselfMaybe it was a veiled threat so Saville would do him a favor
>>128102336>he seems pretty noncey himselfDon't fall for the media's smear campaign, anon. He's one of the few genuine musicians out there, which is exactly why the British media targets him. He's always stayed true to his principles.
>>128102157Wind Beneath My Wings is about flatulence
>>128102466Idk, he seems pretty based when it comes to muslims and diversity, not so much when it comes to jews and israelWhich reminds me, I'm pretty sure mark of the mole by the residents is about the israel/palestine conflict, what with the moles looking for their hole-y land
>>128102640How are you using the word based here?
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>>128102640Mark of the Mole is such a good album. So dark.
>>128102466Being genuine doesn't mean he isn't an obnoxious wanker.
>>128104361Behead those who insult Moz
>>128104361He might come off as pretentious at times, but I think that's part of what makes him compelling. There's something genuinely endearing about how interesting he is. I remember Andy Rourke once said the world needs more colorful characters like him, and I completely agree. I'd much rather see celebrities who speak their minds than the polished, PR-trained personalities the industry keeps producing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-iAEpfCVD4&t=26
>>128104501I didn't say I don't respect him as an artist. I just think he's an obnoxious wanker. The two things aren't mutually exclusive.
>>128104179Assailants of mercy with hate in your eyesDo not disturb us, you might be surprisedFor we are not weaklings to tremble and dieOdious enemy, do not come nearThere is no pity nor tenderness hereThere is no mercy just villanous fear
Kurt Cobain didn't kill himself.The best part? Kurt Cobain legitimately DIDN'T kill himself.Courtney Love has blood on her hands.
>>128102157It’s also about Ian Wright, Amir Khan (both predators) and the early days of Amazon
>>128106600And yes, Morrissey is as bad as them
>>128102157it’s about Radio One DJs playing disco and funk music, because Morrissey is a racist
>>128106600Invaders Must Die
>>128105761El duce has the blood and the money on his hands
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