What She Said
The Smiths · The Smiths Complete [2011]
What she said:
"How come someone hasn't noticed
That I'm dead
And decided to bury me?
God knows, I'm ready !"
What she said was sad
But then, all the rejection she's had
To pretend to be happy
Could only be idiocy
What she said was not for the job or
Lover that she never had
Oh, No no no
What she read
All heady books
She'd sit and prophesize
(It took a tattooed boy from Birkenhead
To really really open her eyes)
What she read
All heady books
She'd sit and prophesize
(It took a tattooed boy from Birkenhead
To really really open her eyes)
What she said:
"I smoke 'cause I'm hoping for an
Early death
and I need to cling to something"
What she said :
"I smoke 'cos I'm hoping for an
Early death
And I need to cling to something"
"How come someone hasn't noticed
That I'm dead
And decided to bury me?
God knows, I'm ready !"
What she said was sad
But then, all the rejection she's had
To pretend to be happy
Could only be idiocy
What she said was not for the job or
Lover that she never had
Oh, No no no
What she read
All heady books
She'd sit and prophesize
(It took a tattooed boy from Birkenhead
To really really open her eyes)
What she read
All heady books
She'd sit and prophesize
(It took a tattooed boy from Birkenhead
To really really open her eyes)
What she said:
"I smoke 'cause I'm hoping for an
Early death
and I need to cling to something"
What she said :
"I smoke 'cos I'm hoping for an
Early death
And I need to cling to something"
What She Said
Released in 1983, 'What She Said' stands as a defining track from The Smiths' early catalog, showcasing Morrissey's distinctive vocal delivery and Johnny Marr's intricate guitar work. The song captures the anxiety and confusion of a relationship in flux, reflecting themes central to the band's narrative-driven pop. As part of their seminal debut album, the recording helped establish the Manchester sound, blending post-punk energy with melodic sensibilities that influenced countless indie and alternative acts. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's ability to translate personal emotional turmoil into universal musical statements.