Bigmouth Strikes Again [Live/Rank]
The Smiths · The Smiths Complete [2011]
Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking when
I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head
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 Walk-man started to melt.
Big mouth la da da da da
Big mouth la da da da
Big mouth strikes again and I've got no right to take
My place with the human race
Oh, oh, oh oh oh Big mouth la da da da da
Big mouth la da da da, Big mouth 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
Big mouth la da da da da
Big mouth la da da da da
Big mouth strikes again and i've got no right to take
My place with the human race
Oh,oh,oh oh Big mouth la da da da da (etc)
I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head
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 Walk-man started to melt.
Big mouth la da da da da
Big mouth la da da da
Big mouth strikes again and I've got no right to take
My place with the human race
Oh, oh, oh oh oh Big mouth la da da da da
Big mouth la da da da, Big mouth 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
Big mouth la da da da da
Big mouth la da da da da
Big mouth strikes again and i've got no right to take
My place with the human race
Oh,oh,oh oh Big mouth la da da da da (etc)
Bigmouth Strikes Again [Live/Rank]
The Smiths' "Bigmouth Strikes Again" stands as a quintessential anthem of the late 1980s indie rock movement, characterized by its driving rhythm and Morrissey's distinctive vocal delivery. Originally recorded for their seminal 1987 album *The Queen Is Dead*, this track exemplifies the band's unique fusion of punk energy and melodic sophistication. The live version captured here highlights the group's dynamic stage presence and the enduring power of their songwriting. As a defining work of their discography, it remains a staple in the catalog of influential British alternative music, celebrated for its cultural impact and lyrical wit.