Shoplifters Of The World Unite
The Smiths · The Smiths Complete [2011]
Learn to love me
assemble the ways
now, today, tomorrow and always
my only weakness is a list of crime
my only weakness is ... well, never mind,
never mind
Oh, shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
hand it over
hand it over
hand it over
Learn to love me
and assemble the ways
now, today, tomorrow, and always
my only weakness is a listed crime
but last night the plans of a future war
was all I saw on Channel Four
Shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
hand it over
hand it over
hand it over
A heartless hand on my shoulder
a push - and it's over
Alabaster crashes down
(six months is a long time)
tried living in the real world
instead of a shell
but before I began ...
I was bored before I even began
Shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
take over
assemble the ways
now, today, tomorrow and always
my only weakness is a list of crime
my only weakness is ... well, never mind,
never mind
Oh, shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
hand it over
hand it over
hand it over
Learn to love me
and assemble the ways
now, today, tomorrow, and always
my only weakness is a listed crime
but last night the plans of a future war
was all I saw on Channel Four
Shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
hand it over
hand it over
hand it over
A heartless hand on my shoulder
a push - and it's over
Alabaster crashes down
(six months is a long time)
tried living in the real world
instead of a shell
but before I began ...
I was bored before I even began
Shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
unite and take over
shoplifters of the world
take over
Shoplifters Of The World Unite
Released on The Smiths' 2011 complete discography, 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite' stands as a quintessential example of Morrissey's lyrical wit and Johnny Marr's melodic sensibility. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and jangly guitar work, capturing the restless, urban spirit of Manchester in the early 1980s. With its driving rhythm and Morrissey's distinctive vocal delivery, the song reinforces the group's reputation for crafting anthems that resonate with themes of alienation and camaraderie. As a staple of their catalog, it remains a defining piece of indie rock history, showcasing the enduring power of their songwriting and musical arrangement.