Years of Refusal lyrics

See Morrissey's lyrics to Years of Refusal below. Uniquely Morrissey... who else could pen songs like All You Need Is Me and Its Not Your Birthday Anymore and get away with it?

Each one continues the familiar Morrissey themes and subject matter with his waspish wit, cynicism and humour sprinkled liberally throughout.

In a nutshell... he's done it again!

You Were Good In Your Time

Let the heart rest
lay back your head

you were good in your time
and we thank you

You made me feel less alone
you made me feel not quite so
deformed, uninformed and hunchback

Time takes all breath away
you were good in your time
and we thank you so

You said more in one day
than most people say
in a lifetime, it was our time
and we thank you

An end-of-the-ride sigh
your soft smile says:
“please understand, I must surrender.”

Then you grip with your hand
now so small in mine
are you aware wherever you are
that you have just died?