The Smiths

Group / 1982 - 1987 / United Kingdom

1980s English rock band

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Biography

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, composed of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Morrissey and Marr formed the band's songwriting partnership. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important British bands and one of the pioneers of 1980s independent music.

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Analysed songs (1)

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

The Smiths

A speaker without a home begs to be driven anywhere, anywhere at all, and finds in the prospect of a fatal car crash not tragedy…

homelessness and displacement unrequited or unspoken love romanticized death