Morrissey Staircase at the University

From the Album World Peace Is None of Your Business

[@eastlake93]

Only Morrissey can write a morbid song that is so addictive and danciable.

[@kseo88]

One of the best songs of Morrissey's career--a near perfect combination of pop-infused Spanish instrumentation and structure, ordinary folk relatability, and tragic yet exuberant vocals make it a joy to listen to over and over again. Muchisimas gracias Morrissey!

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

you only say that because you like it

[@adamwhite3347]

@@decaffeinatedafrican5997 he is correct

[@brainberry896]

Well, the guitar player hails from Mexico and I felt I was dancing like one in my kitchen at the latter half of the tune.😃

[@markfelts1128]

The album this song comes from is criminally undervalued.

[@itdidntmatteranyway7436]

Quite easily the best song of all time. I don't want it played at my funeral but I wish it could have been played at my birth.

[@arrancordiner1823]

I felt like this every day at the University.

[@zefidio]

Be careful, my friend! ;)

[@homer151]

believe in yourself never let anyone say different I am 57

[@nakatakafka]

What matters is that you like what you study and the future profession you can practice, otherwise you shouldn´t keep on studying. Everything else is not so important. And I say this after 7 years of your comment. Totally pointless.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leefrancis5646]

What a boring,crass and predictable comment.

[@MrScarecrow901]

Finding this song dangerously relatable right now

[@gardenstateweather]

MrScarecrow901 oh agree....the smartness

[@eastlake93]

o

[@tomimpala]

+MrScarecrow901 Hang in there, friend. I'm there with ya.

[@silviaballabio1113]

His voice could make a field full of manure bloom without your knowing about it.

[@nosnad71]

My favourite Morrissey song...sod the haters who say he's not good anymore...he's created some of his best songs in the past few years IMO...this is one of them...Gustavo Manzur is a brilliant musician as well...a work of genius, getting him into the band....

[@liberalguilt]

His recorded company messed up big time on this one - it should have been heavily promoted, with a video and TV appearances. They clearly didn't know how to handle Morrissey

[@mariobeau3883]

Shannon Smith 😂 understatement !

[@bobbyfeathers2279]

No, the songs are awful so they backed away. Are you deaf?

[@222ferrett222]

best song in years

[@jackpot6020]

My 5 year old daughter loves this song

[@spiritov69]

She is a genius ;)

[@6rulersdave]

This song reminds me of his "Mute Witness" a bit. That is to say, I like it a lot! Honestly, Morrissey is unequalled in the song title department. A simple short sentence that tells an entire story. Often ironic, always iconic, and lyrically laconic.

[@bshilala]

Mute witness is one of my top favorites

[@martynsmith7647]

I'm surprised by some of the slightly negative reviews of this album, each to their own of course, but I think it's one of Morrissey's best to date. Someone even said there aren't many hooks or memorable songs, WHAT!? Have they not listened! I haven't received my CD yet, so I've listened to 30sec snippets, and watched some videos on here, and the songs are already embedded in my brain. May you make music all the time there's breath in your body Morrissey!

[@ghostrider2664]

Yes there's three hooks in this song alone....so, don't know what they are talking about.

[@snowbelle74]

No it's definitely one of the most melodic and lyrically impressive albums. I just think the choice of Kiss Me A Lot as a single was dubious as its one of the only weak songs. Critics in UK never like to give Morrissey praise for more than two albums in a row, and considering he's been on a creative roll more or less since You Are The Quarry, including Autobiography, they probably felt he was due for some negativity

[@JBinOtown]

Best album since Vauxhall. Easily.

[@jeanlima2674]

Its a great album.

[@seanp9716]

That's because he's not woke enough - don't take it personally. If anyone deviates from consensus they get cancelled and everything they ever produce is maligned

[@Bruntonpete]

What a guitar solo. Near perfect song

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

Crammin', jammin', pack-em-in rammin'

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

This song is just brilliant.

[@zebaiano1977]

Im a simply guy on the internet. If it has a Moz song like this one posted, I stop everything Im doing and listen it... Only Moz can do it to me...

[@AndrewBryantDaniel]

I can listen to this song over and over.... Instant classic! Viva Moz!

[@chrisandcecelia]

The new Morrissey album is AMAZING

[@delta0921]

cecelia79 A Masterpiece!!!

[@VeesFunkyAZZshop]

The ending of this song Cracks me up everytime.

[@rodneylockwood1362]

For me, there is always something magical about seeing a Moz concert. It's like you don't want the evening to stop, yet it makes you look forward for the rest of the year!

[@imeandaly]

Impressive song, but whats most impressive is how he got the dog to sit so still for over 5 minutes...

[@nakatakafka]

They gave him drugs.

[@bobbyfeathers2279]

California Son thinks that cover sucks.

[@flower-ld5id]

I'm listening to this while doing homework! True irony. Great song that I could dance to

[@mathildaregner9154]

I love this album so freaking much, I love you Moz!

[@jeanfrancoisvigier5856]

In concerts people will clap their hands in time it will be beautiful

[@chrisslatter905]

fantastic morrissey at his best

[@morrossey]

definitely the best song on the album!!

[@JBinOtown]

No way. "I'm Not a Man" is epic. "Bullfighter Dies" too

[@Carlos111111able]

That solo! Thumb up!

[@marcelovds1]

Long life, Mozz.Great as ever.

[@glortw]

I wasn't sure how I felt the first time I heard this but upon multiple listens I love it. It's so catchy. And strange. I love this album.

[@Leo-qe3gl]

My favorite later day mozza song 😊

[@rodneylockwood1362]

Walker's drumming on this is off the hook damn good! Up there with Spencer Cobrin on 'the operation'. Then you get subtle clarinet and Morrissey building with "cramming, jamming, pack em in ramming, choc-a-bloc books power study..." So many emotions in one track! Drive, sympathy and happiness!

[@markcolebrook6096]

Great album

[@NotTodayOfficial]

That guitar solo... that is all.

[@trstenjak]

Great solo effort on a classic guitar at the end of the song and absolutely brilliant song.

[@entranced9831]

Anyone else here coming back to this every August?

[@chrisforrester8762]

2015/16 tour 💕💜 oh how I’d like to be back in line waiting for the Razzmatazz show,

[@keinrodriguez9692]

Coming again and again to listen this powerful and so much interesting song from the greatest singer ever!

[@glorious.warrior]

Magnifico

[@johnandkate1000]

Best song ever xxx

[@216mtmb]

I Love this song!

[@jonathanbailey9075]

Love the crummy line in the middle section "if you break your legs don't come running to me". What other lyricist would put something so daft and throwaway in? He's almost trolling himself because it's a rubbish 'dad-joke' but he and the listener are both in on it. As a lyricist / vocalist he works on so many more levels than most contemporaries who often only work on one level.

[@hervelakotasunka2625]

Great song! Amazing voice like always.

[@markcolebrook6096]

This song is a work of art. A serious subject but it has the intensity and join dear Vivre of youth, potential, achievement, creation, mastery that comes with study.

[@andross132]

Why this song is not in Spotify? :(

[@borreholic7238]

I came to say the same thing..

[@shanianne]

This is fantastic! I can't stop listening to it. My new fave song. Thank you, Moz, yet again.

[@amedeo29]

Best song on the new album. Deserves to be a promotional single with video.

[@schwarzblatt]

Totally classic sounding Moz track!

[@ianmiller9578]

I've fell down "louds of staircases " drunk.... over the years .. with injuries .. but I'm still here ... I'm amazed ..... xxxx

[@CHIPROBERTS]

Love this song!!!!!!

[@emmatheresa6948]

Anyone find this song slightly amusing, hearing him sing about someone throwing themselves to their death in a really up beat tune, you could dance to it.

[@evilashxero]

Of course. I think that's point.

[@xcrayonsofchaosx]

emma Theresa Trademark morrissey really

[@johnjay2693]

emma Theresa Actually its getting rare these days that obviously a casual fan, or not, to find someone who 'gets' the gist...No bands challenge the music scene these days. Well gotten.. ;-)

[@drrrink00]

best track on the album. uplifting lyrics as always too, hehe!!

[@metapia4301]

Stunning!, my new fave song :D

[@Dee046]

Love love love this song mozza on top form!

[@poldan78]

Was underestimate once when heard this album at the first time, but hearing it for second , third and so on... this album nothing less as best as other moz's album. Hoping he'll keep crafting for new song until the last breath of the last famous international disco.

[@stephanechapou5061]

What can you say… just Genius in himself !!!!!

[@gabhoavina]

Otra gran canción del genio, una belleza...MÉXICO

[@smiggy68]

astounding!

[@thomasmcdaid6024]

Definitely back on form sounding raucous again

[@racheldixon2065]

great song

[@johnbreen9526]

Great outro!

[@sherriff999]

This would be most artists best ever song, moz is special

[@hazi7606]

love it !!!

[@brendahussain1905]

another cheerful song from the lovely morrissey. I loved the guitar part, do you know who is playing ?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

I love this track. March April May, she cried night & day.

[@Killgoretrout855]

loving it

[@BrandonMenes]

I dont know if you guys have tears when the guitar appears. It doesnt make me sad, its just because its so fucking brilliant, what a weird sensation...

[@KadeBronson]

I love this song.

[@wolfgangt.4084]

Nicht zu fassen, einmalig. Und er singt sich die Seele aus dem Leib. Danke!

[@ilyssanagelberg]

Our new Sheila take a bow!

[@neilwalker6203]

Love this album. I just think it's slightly over-produced. Each song could have a minute or two shaved off. Saying that, the guitar and the hand claps at the end of this song are pretty amazing.

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

i know what you mean man 'specially the song i'm not a man - not one of my favourites anyway but the like 90 seconds of nothing at the start it's a bit like ..why? xD

[@TheodorusRex]

Agreed - over produced... his live stuff is so much more forceful and raw...

[@tomimpala]

Yeah, Moz loves his atmospheric music before and after songs. I don't mind it as I usually just skip ahead. I think they should have had them be 'interval tracks' than a part of the song itself. Or have them as outros to the song we can skip past.

[@fecklessmovies]

@@dominicaaaaa5547 yes I'm not a man would be the best on the album if it weren't for the beginning and ending (wtf is that hideous noise?! Is he sampling a slaughterhouse again or has the guitar amp exploded?

[@teacherchil]

@@shannonsmith6806 IGzactly!!!

[@jameswyer772]

Without doubt the best track on the entire album. Old school Mozza!! Does anybody know why this album (my favourite of his) isn’t on Spotify?

[@imwellshook9656]

Disagreement from his label at the time got it pulled apparently doubt will see it unfortunately

[@extropiantranshuman]

Well I could see students listening this when they study to make sure they get the best grades.

[@ronaldreagen2956]

March, April, May She crammed night and day I hadn't seen her smile in a while March, April, May She crammed night and day I hadn't seen her smile in a while Staircase at the university She threw herself down and her head split three ways "If you don't get three As," her sweet daddy said You're no child of mine and as far as I'm concerned, you're dead "If you don't get three As," her sweet daddy said You're no child of mine and as far as I'm concerned, you're dead Staircase at the university She threw herself down and her head split three ways "If you don't get three As," her lovely boyfriend said Your shame is sure to stain the family name "If you don't get three As," her lovely boyfriend said Your shame is sure to stain the family name Staircase at the university She threw herself down and her head split three ways Crammin', jammin', pack-em-in rammin' Chock-a-block box, power study, polish up And if it breaks your heart then don't come running to me Crammin', jammin', pack-em-in rammin' Chock-a-block box, power study, polish up And if it breaks your legs then don't come running to me

[@puppyent]

thanks Ronald

[@jbasti227]

Thanks Mr President

[@aldocalfulipi5506]

Thank you 🌞

[@jonboyrobs1]

❤

[@Burakiosaurus]

Why is this album not available to stream anywhere on Spotify, iTunes etc…? Criminal I have to come to KZbin to listen

[@glortw]

Yep. I heard there was some issue with the rights. Can't find it anywhere. :(

[@rodrigosaize2582]

Pobre menina, pulou da escadaria da universidade. Pressão do namorado e pai... Grande Morrissey!!!😭🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@joshuanewland7505]

Pretty uplifting song about a girl committing suicide ^_^

[@TheTesemeau]

Yes I love you x

[@redpmaia]

como sempre competente, muita saudade The Smiths

[@daviddyer9379]

Love da Moz.

[@bungle4300]

id love to go 4a pint with the bloke, he thinks just like me!! its uncanny!! keep rockin mozza

[@rararararararara3000]

I need 3 As to get into university. I fear come results day I'm going to be disowned and have to throw myself down the stairs. This song is scaring me!

[@yallsmoketoenjoyit]

it's not like that! the song is saying how some people feel, not what those who love them want. not being perfect is in no way being a failure.

[@derekbistricky2954]

yallsmoketoenjoyit Exactly. Well said.

[@m.andreella6665]

It's about parents' ambitions.

[@wi11ydapimp]

+yallsmoketoenjoyit really? Cos in the song the dad says if u dont get 3 A's you're no child of mine...

[@yallsmoketoenjoyit]

P sure Morrissey is being snarky, addressing the ridiculous expectations put on kids, and exaggerating to drive the point. I could be wrong, but in any case, grades are not worth throwing oneself down the stairs. Nothing is. I feel quite confident in that statement, having learned it only after six attempts.

[@ralphmorris7781]

Neeeeee my beloved son Thomas who passed in hmp woodhill may he have peace . Utterly failed by system! Nagged me to buy World peace is Yh , we thoroughly enjoyed testament to talent and humility x yes Patrick reign on my son x

[@lizzieswe]

The bass line starting at 3:27 amazes me every time I hear it. Doesn't seem like the most advanced bass line, but it sounds so good and is such a great variation from the other choruses.

[@mungofinalfi4480]

David Bowie - "Heroes"

[@marcelovds1]

Great song in old Mozz style.I'd like to have news from the bard.I've seen he's been ill, which me makes me very very sad.Any good news?

[@oodelallyoodelallygollywha1878]

He's touring Europe, starting with a concert in Lisbon, Portugal.

[@marcelovds1]

oodelallyoodelally Gollywhataday Oh, thank you for these good news.

[@liberalguilt]

Yes, a great song in the old style - for the first few bars I was expecting him to come in with 'trudging back over wet sand.." ;-) But it develops in a totally different, and frankly better way than Every Day is Like Sunday.

[@Michael_Johnson_5446]

He was amazing in concert last night - strong voice, looked great. And he sang this song.

[@gardenstateweather]

Michael Johnson HE"S FAB...at ANY COST!!!!!

[@tomfennell2039]

Epic

[@MrBrenkelly30]

This album got pulled by Rhino. Sad. It’s very good and should be there for all to enjoy. Possibly in the top 3 Morrissey albums.

[@lbee1234]

This song is hilarious

[@johnandkate1000]

If he lives till he’s 100 he will still be writing better stuff than the rubbish of today hang the DJ they say

[@snowbelle74]

I love this album, but I find the tracks on the bonus cd like Scandinavia and One Of Our Own to be a lot better than some of the proper album tracks like Kiss Me A Lot. Istanbul, Oboe Concerto and Staircase are my favourites

[@johnandkate1000]

Mozza at his best my dears

[@No-Dice-Chino]

his best in my opinion

[@skypop2517]

❤❤

[@XsingthatsongformeX]

Tuneeee

[@sherriff999]

and if it breaks your legs don't come running to me

[@stevenvoynow561]

"If I were educated; I'd be a dumb fool"..........(Bob Marley)~

[@MrVongurt]

Insane.

[@funkensteindr]

The outro sounds like a song called "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" by a band called "The Smiths".

[@aarongould3538]

Huh interesting I'll have to check them out

[@mairaktp5620]

who are the smiths???????😺😺😺

[@charliedelbuono9074]

Giù il cappello, e' tornato il maestro

[@kingspunkbubble]

I know people that work in the student halls. There’s always one or two that off themselves.

[@Leo-qe3gl]

I sing with passion: "...and her head split three waaaayysss..."😂

[@adamwhite9237]

march april may