Unhappy Birthday

The Smiths · The Smiths Complete [2011]

I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday

I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday

because you're evil

and you lie

and if you should die

I may feel slightly sad

(but I won't cry)

Loved and lost

and some may say

when usuallly its Nothing

surely you're happy

it should be this way?

I say "No, I'm gonna kill my dog"

"May the lines sag heavy

and deep tonight "

I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday

I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday

because you're evil

and you lie

and if you should die

I may feel slightly sad

(But I won't cry)

Loved and lost

and some people say

when usually its Nothing

surely you're happy

it should be this way?

I said "No"

and then I shot myself

so, drink, drink, drink

and be ill tonight

from.... the one you left behind

from the one you left behind

from the one you left behind

from the one you left behind

behind (X6)

Oh unhappy birthday

behind (x4)

Unhappy Birthday - The Smiths

Released on The Smiths Complete [2011], 'Unhappy Birthday' stands as a poignant song in Morrissey's discography, reflecting his signature blend of melancholic lyricism and melodic pop sensibility. The track exemplifies the band's ability to transform personal sentiment into universal resonance, capturing the bittersweet nature of aging and lost opportunities. With its driving rhythm and Morrissey's distinctive vocal delivery, the recording reinforces the group's status as a defining force in alternative rock during the early 1980s. As part of their extensive catalog, the song remains a testament to their enduring influence on indie music, offering a timeless exploration of emotional complexity that continues to resonate with listeners decades later.