Bigmouth Strikes Again
The Smiths * Track #6 On The Queen is Dead
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Bigmouth Strikes Again by The Smiths
Release Date
Performed by
The SmithsProduced by
Morrissey & Johnny MarrWrited by
Morrissey & Johnny MarrAbout
“Bigmouth Strikes Again” was the lead single from The Queen Is Dead, reaching #26 in the UK singles chart.
One of Moz’s most distinguishable features is his “Bigmouth” blabbering in the media interviews outside of the music. Such comments are still amassing controversy in his solo career to this d...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Lyrics
[Verse]
Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking when I said
I'd like to smash every tooth in your head
Oh-oh, sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking when I said
By rights you should be bludgeoned in your bed
[Bridge 1]
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 Walkman started to melt (Oh)
(Hoo-hoo-hoo)
[Chorus]
Bigmouth la-da-da-dada, Bigmouth la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race (Oh, oh, oh-oh)
Bigmouth la-da-da-dada, Bigmouth la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race
[Bridge 2]
And now I know how Joan of Arc felt (Oh)
Now I know how Joan of Arc felt
As the flames rose to her roman nose
And her hearing aid started to melt
[Outro]
Bigmouth la-da-da-dada, Bigmouth la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race (Oh, oh, oh)
Bigmouth oh-ho-ho, ha ha, Bigmouth la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race (Oh, oh, oh)
Bigmouth oh-ho-ho, ha ha, Bigmouth la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race (Oh, oh, oh)
Bigmouth la-da-da-dada, Bigmouth la-da-da-da
Bigmouth strikes again
And I've got no right to take my place
With the human race (Oh, oh)
Bigmouth Strikes Again Q&A
Who wrote Bigmouth Strikes Again's ?
Bigmouth Strikes Again was written by Morrissey & Johnny Marr.
Who produced Bigmouth Strikes Again's ?
Bigmouth Strikes Again was produced by Morrissey & Johnny Marr.
When did The Smiths release Bigmouth Strikes Again?
The Smiths released Bigmouth Strikes Again on Thu May 22 1986.
What is the relevance of 'Joan of Arc's Walkman' ?
Timelessness, and the passage of time. Joan of Arc, as if he’s been a ‘bigmouth’ for centuries, and he feels connected to Joan of Arc’s outspoken nature. Youth (walkman (or iPod, in recent performances)) to old age (hearing aid). This denotes that he feels he’ll never be able to change or to stop be...
What's the noise in the background?
The noise is lead singer Morrissey’s vocals but to a higher pitch.
Rourke reflected on this:
He could hear himself sounding like one of The Chipmunks or Pinky and Perky and he was rolling on the floor laughing
Have they opened up about the lyrical process of this song?
Guitarist, and songwriter, Johnny Marr said:
With ‘Bigmouth Strikes Again’, I was trying to write my ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash.‘ I wanted something that was a rush all the way through, without a distinct middle eight as such.
Did Ann Coates collaborate with the Smiths at any other time?
Although it is credited to ‘Ann Coates’, the backing vocal is actually Morrissey’s voice pitched higher. The name is also a play on the Ancoats section of Manchester.