Girlfriend in a Coma
The Smiths * Track #4 On Strangeways, Here We Come
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Girlfriend in a Coma by The Smiths
Release Date
Performed by
The SmithsProduced by
Morrissey & Johnny Marr & Stephen StreetWrited by
Morrissey & Johnny MarrAbout
An instance when Johnny Marr’s music and Morrissey’s lyrics' trademark incongruity (see “Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others”) works, with Marr adding a strangely cheery backing to a rather dark song, creating comically ironic contrast – the definition of juxtaposition.
Girlfriend in a Coma Lyrics
[Chorus 1]
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know, it's serious
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know, it's really serious
[Verse 1]
There were times when I could
Have "murdered" her
But you know, I would hate
Anything to happen to her
No, I don't want to see her
[Bridge 1]
Do you really think
She'll pull through?
Do you really think
She'll pull through?
Do
[Chorus 2]
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know, it's serious
My, my, my, my, my, my baby, goodbye
[Verse 2]
There were times when I could
Have strangled her
But you know, I would hate
Anything to happen to her
Would you please let me see her?
[Bridge 2]
Do you really think
She'll pull through?
Do you really think
She'll pull through?
Do
[Outro]
Let me whisper my last goodbyes
I know, it's serious
Girlfriend in a Coma Q&A
Who wrote Girlfriend in a Coma's ?
Girlfriend in a Coma was written by Morrissey & Johnny Marr.
Who produced Girlfriend in a Coma's ?
Girlfriend in a Coma was produced by Morrissey & Johnny Marr & Stephen Street.
When did The Smiths release Girlfriend in a Coma?
The Smiths released Girlfriend in a Coma on Mon Aug 10 1987.
Has this song inspired any authors?
Yes: Douglas Coupland’s 1998 novel was named after this title.
Who directed the film for this track?
The video was directed by Tim Broad and features frontman Morrissey performing along with footage from The Leather Boys.
Was this tracked referenced in any movies?
The song was credited in the opening of an episode of, The Drew Carey Show, “Drew’s In A Coma.”