For a chap who, as far as I'm aware, hasn't really worked the "9-5", this is Morrissey showing what a great observer he is to our society and predicament. Many successful artists find it hard to relate once they have "made it". Morrissey can still encapsulate normal life perfectly with wit and depth.
Born in the UK from Irish parents, he grew up as a working class child in Hulme. I guess he saw since little what it was like to work hard just to pay the bills
That's what I thought when I first heard the lyrics, he is still able to reach in and describe the 'common' person's experience despite the fact that he is a millionaire.
if the news contrives to frighten you and makes you feel small and alone, than maybe, just maybe that says something about the News, but it says more about YOU :) I'll take an unpleasant truth over a sweet lie any time, and I don't *need* the News to confirm my ideological position. Something to think about perhaps. Or not 😆
Morrissey is part of the crowd who knows things that other do not. His Alma Matters album came out just before Diana hit the 13th pole of the Pont d'Alma tunnel. Album cover: hidden hand and a car. Coincidences.
Absolutely perfect. As Morrissey reels off yet another Modern Day music classic single like its walk in the Park.. tell me, not many can, or have the talent or ability to get anywhere near to that. Morrissey is quintessentially perfect. As a song writer, Stage Artist and performer.
What would my life have been without the wonderful Morrissey?! He's been there since I was a teenager and now my young son loves him too. Thank you Morrissey for making my life more complete. We love you then, now and forever.
Not many 80s stars are relevant today. Morrissey is. This track is Smiths quality. Again not many greats can produce work of such sustained quality so many years after their peak. Morrissey just has. I doff my cap to him. He's speaking to people directly and to the heart in a way politicians never can.
@@Mouse2113 I agree, some material on his albums doesn't do it for me but then he comes up with the odd brilliant track, I think 'Spent the day in bed' is one of his best
It is my tune of the year 2017. Thank you to Morrissey for writing it. I feel like it was written for me. It says everything I could ever want to say to the job centre and the department for work and pensions. It is genius. I salute you all.
His best work in years. Morrissey at his best : petit subject matter rendered into a universal poetical diatribe via uniquely accented bluesy (yes it is) vocal style
Spent the day in bed Very happy I did, yes I spent the day in bed As the workers stay enslaved I spent the day in bed I'm not my type, but I love my bed And I recommend that you Stop watching the news Because the news contrives to frighten you To make you feel small and alone To make you feel that your mind isn't your own I spent the day in bed It's a consolation When all my dreams Are perfectly legal In sheets for which I paid I am now laid And I recommend to all of my friends that they Stop watching the news Because the news contrives to frighten you To make you feel small and alone To make you feel that your mind isn't your own Oh time, do as I wish Time, do as I wish Oh time, do as I wish Time, do as I wish Oh time, do as I wish Time, do as I wish Oh time, do as I wish Do as I wish I spent the day in bed You can please yourself But, I spent the day in bed Pillows like pillars Life ends in death So, there's nothing wrong with Being good to yourself Be good to yourself for once And no bus, no boss, no rain, no train No bus, no boss, no rain, no train No bus, no boss, no rain, no train No emasculation, no castration No highway, freeway, motorway No bus, no boss, no rain, no train No bus, no boss, no rain, no train No bus, no boss, no rain, no train Compositores: Gustavo Manzur / Steven Patrick Morrissey
still class this song,,,dont get bored of it........doubt very much,,, young kids like a new song like this,,,,kids being new and young,,,,also teenagers
Apsolutely smashing performance,I love this song,love your stuff Morrissey & an Excellent band as always,well done Morrissey & the band,a belting song & performance,that's Morrissey for you😊😊😊
Manchester City and Manchester music legends like this make me so proud to have been born in Manchester. Can any other city in the U.K. have produced so many legendary bands? Cheers.
well my city possibly ! remember the smiths from the early eighties what diff does it make ! brilliant also buzzcocks 70s the Madchester scene 90s used to go over all the time but always talked about football!!! jeff Liverpool YNWA
I have always faintly despised you and vice versa...no trolls please, I know...you don't. It just goes to show that often the best of life comes from surprises. Long time since Whalley Range and gigging round the Didsbury bridge club and that. Nobody who knows me would imagine I'd big up one of your 'tunes', ever. That was truly excellent Steven, well done. J ;-)
