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Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
and as I climb into an empty bed
Oh well, enough said
I know it's over still I cling
I don't know where else I can go, mother
Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
See, the sea wants to take me
the knife wants to slit me
Do you think you can help me?
Sad veiled bride, please be happy
Handsome groom, give her room
Loud, loutish lover, treat her kindly
although she needs you more than she loves you
And I know it's over
still I cling
I don't know where else I can go
it's over, it's over, it's over
I know it's over
and it never really began
but in my heart it was so real
and you even spoke to me and said:
"If you're so funny
then why are you on your own tonight?
and if you're so clever
then why are you on your own tonight?
if you're so very entertaining
then why are you on your own tonight?
if you're so very good looking
why do you sleep alone tonight?
I know because tonight is just like any other night
that's why you're on your own tonight
with your triumphs and your charms
while they are in each other's arms"
It's so easy to laugh
it's so easy to hate
it takes strength to be gentle and kind
it's over, over, over
It's so easy to laugh
it's so easy to hate
it takes guts to be gentle and kind
it's over, over, over
Love is natural and real
but not for you, my love
not tonight my love
Love is natural and real
but not for such as you and I, my love
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head
Oh Mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head

Proclivities Sep 19, 2011 - 06:01	cdanthony wrote: Is it my imagination, or does RP play the Smiths or Morrissey at least once a day? Aren't things bad enough in the economy?... we have to suffer this as well?? A little less Morrissey, please? ...and this is not related to his not being able to sing ... I love Neil Young, but he's a genius. It's probably your imagination. Change the station when a Morrissey song comes on if you're suffering so much. [ Reply ]
warderblu Aug 18, 2010 - 14:03	Jeff Buckley has a great cover of this! http://goo.gl/FOq2 [ Reply ]
coccyx May 15, 2009 - 17:10	[ Reply ]
window Mar 13, 2009 - 14:21	I'm normally a Smiths supporter, but holy cow Moz is off-key in this song. Or as Randy Jackson would say, "That was kinda pitchy, dawg!" (After reading the American Idol rants below, I couldn't help but make a reference.) [ Reply ]
Jive Mar 13, 2009 - 14:17	Migraine! Help! [ Reply ]
ick Mar 13, 2009 - 14:16	Morrissey cracks me up! [ Reply ]
Leslie Mar 13, 2009 - 14:16	This song highlights the singer's weak voice. Ugh. [ Reply ]
clementinerocks Mar 13, 2009 - 14:14	More Moz and The Smiths! [ Reply ]
kaybee Jan 09, 2009 - 19:10	You folks are taking Morrisey too seriously. Yes he does tend to whine and go on, but the lyrics are often tongue in cheek and very funny. And Johnny Marr's guitar is always a welcome listen, although this song admittedly isn't much of a showcase for Marr. [ Reply ]
von_Hayek Jan 09, 2009 - 08:30	cdanthony wrote: Is it my imagination, or does RP play the Smiths or Morrissey at least once a day? Aren't things bad enough in the economy?... we have to suffer this as well?? A little less Morrissey, please? ...and this is not related to his not being able to sing ... I love Neil Young, but he's a genius. !!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply ]
Carissa Jan 09, 2009 - 08:26	This is a tough crowd for Smiths tunes. If I was starting fresh with Morrissey today, I'm certain I'd be leaving snarky comments here about the quality of his vocals. But I was lucky enough to come across this album in high school. My standards were lower. I loved it then and formed a real bond with the work of Morrissey. ( The Queen Is Dead is probably still in my all-time top 20 favorite album list.) I'm glad I get to hear this song through my own strongly sentimental filter. I continue to appreciate the intelligence of the lyrics and the hollow longing in Morrissey's off-kilter voice. [ Reply ]
cdanthony Jan 09, 2009 - 08:22	Is it my imagination, or does RP play the Smiths or Morrissey at least once a day? Aren't things bad enough in the economy?... we have to suffer this as well?? A little less Morrissey, please? ...and this is not related to his not being able to sing ... I love Neil Young, but he's a genius. [ Reply ]
chyk5 Jan 09, 2009 - 08:22	ercasul wrote: At his worst, Morrissey has a terrible tendency to sound like a donkey yodelling, and that was definitely at his worst. I do like a lot of Smiths stuff, but ... cheez.. this is a real off-day. I haven't heard this in years, but I had a completely different reaction. Then, as now, I think it's a very interesting, bold vocal. [ Reply ]
Tim_in_N_FL Jan 09, 2009 - 08:21	Perhaps the WORST "Smiths" tunes ever. Have not heard this one since I bought that LP back in the day...now I recall why. ;) Still, I love The Smiths' work and Morrissey's oddly depressing and uplifting vocalistic stylings. [ Reply ]
von_Hayek Jan 09, 2009 - 08:21	Crap! [ Reply ]
Smoove_D Jan 09, 2009 - 08:20	I WISH it were over. Has anyone on here used that joke yet? [ Reply ]
phillips Jan 09, 2009 - 08:20	ugh - near the end of this song, it's painful listening! [ Reply ]
Pyro Jan 09, 2009 - 08:20	ercasul wrote: At his worst, Morrissey has a terrible tendency to sound like a donkey yodelling, and that was definitely at his worst. I do like a lot of Smiths stuff, but ... cheez.. this is a real off-day. I'M WITH YOU! He is so FLAT here. [ Reply ]
ercasul Dec 08, 2008 - 17:58	At his worst, Morrissey has a terrible tendency to sound like a donkey yodelling, and that was definitely at his worst. I do like a lot of Smiths stuff, but ... cheez.. this is a real off-day. [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent Dec 08, 2008 - 17:54	Great choice!.....who said Morrisey can't sing. This is sheer delight! Long live the Smiths (no more) [ Reply ]