A tale as old as time, wrapped in a gritty urban ballad. Morrissey paints a vivid picture of Hector, the anti-hero who's both a victim and perpetrator of his circumstances. The song juxtaposes romantic notions of love with harsh realities of street life, suggesting that one cannot truly understand love without experiencing pain and loss. Hector, the "pretty petty thief," is glorified for his rebellion against societal norms, yet his tragic end underscores the futility of such defiance. In stealing hearts away, he becomes an enduring symbol of youthful audacity and fleeting innocence. So here's to Hector - may we find love in our own reservoirs and dawns. #UrbanRomanticism #TragicHero
