Bigmouth Strikes Again
Bigmouth Strikes Again

The Smiths - Bigmouth Strikes Again Lyrics

Oh, the trials and tribulations of having a quick tongue! This charmingly melodramatic tune from The Smiths vividly paints the portrait of a protagonist who's no stranger to putting his foot in his mouth. A masterclass in self-deprecation, the song is an ode… Read more

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Sep 5, 1988
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Bigmouth Strikes Again Lyrics

Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking
When I said I'd like to smash every tooth
In your head
Oh oh oh

Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking
When I said by rights you
Should be bludgeoned in your bed

And now I know how Joan of Arc felt
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her Roman nose
And her Walkman started to melt

Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race

And now I know how Joan of Arc felt
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her Roman nose
And her hearing aid started to melt

Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh

Bigmouth, oh oh oh oh, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
Oh oh oh oh oh
Bigmouth, la-da-da-da-da, bigmouth, la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race

Writer(s): Steven Morrissey, Johnny Marr
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Bigmouth Strikes Again?

Oh, the trials and tribulations of having a quick tongue! This charmingly melodramatic tune from The Smiths vividly paints the portrait of a protagonist who's no stranger to putting his foot in his mouth. A masterclass in self-deprecation, the song is an ode to those regrettable moments when we say something impulsive or hurtful and wish we could take it back. Drawing parallels with Joan of Arc - who was literally burned at the stake for her outspokenness - our bigmouthed hero feels he's metaphorically met a similar fate for his verbal indiscretions. With its cheeky lyrics and catchy refrain, this track is a delightful reminder that sometimes, silence truly is golden.

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