Morrissey - You Should Have Been Nice To Me

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Unreleased before song, to be included in the upcoming reissue of Southpaw Grammar.
You could have told me
At the right time
You could have introduced me proudly
Never need to have to kiss me
Never need to ever touch me
But
You should have been nice to me
You should have been nice to me
It would have been so easy
And on the moments
When I was down
You could have been there
You could have been there
You could have once just spoke in favour
You'd never need to ever touch me
But
You should have been nice to me
You should have been nice to me
It wouldn't cost you money
And on the moments
When I fell down
Not for you to say 'oh I told you so'
You could have waited
You could have waited
You could have waited

[@inakism]

Morrissey is definitely one of the best lyricists of all time, so poetic.

[@ricardoaugusto6119]

Morrissey é um poeta, antes de qualquer outra coisa!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@leodjoneluv]

morrissey dont write his songs

[@howiseeit5326]

​@leodjoneluv he does. May have co writers but hes definitely the main writer.

[@oodelallyoodelallygollywha1878]

Depression doesn't discriminate, he had depression from quite an early age and he has said in many interviews that he had a very isolated and difficult time during his teenage years.

[@missdawn67]

Let's face it...everyone would make music like Morrisey if they could. He expresses what everyone of us...including you haters...have felt at one time or another...He lyrics are timeless.

[@timmebontes]

Yes

[@therenegades7329]

INDEED

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

people who hate him are just jealous of his talent

[@Friedsan]

No problem to face that fact. Just joy and confirmation

[@DarlinJacq]

😅 I ❤❤❤would like to make 🎉music🎉 with Morrissey and I 😢AM going to make😮 it so that in the future, the MUSIC rules 😅 under the Morrissey franchise❤😊❤

[@tmoore2010]

Is this not 'one' of the greatest Morrissey songs ever? It hits the nail on the head everytime.

[@langlopaniflax5597]

It is THE greatest Morrissey song ever written for me personally

[@rejachemno]

"It wouldn't cost you money."

[@piterbread]

“I have various duties. My title is Associate Producer.” So Powerful.

[@snozzybosch7503]

Just when you think he’s career has waned off, he come back and there’s something like this and it’s worth all the money that we have ever paid him. Loved him since I was a sad teenager struggling with the world and my place in it. Now I’m nearly 50...... still struggling with the world and my place in it. Thanks for being there M👍

[@cc92103]

Hang in there Boschie!

[@joanab8367]

Morrissey is our conscience and emotions. He can literally understand and put into words parts of our lives. Truly an amazing artist

[@beershark6932]

ditto xx

[@anotherhuman5911]

thanks moz.

[@theoccasionalbadger8315]

I say the same about Kermit the Frog.

[@gregsheppard5903]

Joana B yes

[@BoRerunn]

Don't be silly he's just repeating the Bible just like all the rest 🤦‍♂️

[@warholdealer53]

it's ridiculous how many great songs he writes...he is simply an incredible musician... just pours out of the chap

[@EyewitnessHistoryChannel]

The greatest musician of all time. That is not an overstatement.

[@cashfiendg4146]

Agreed amazing song

[@robpische519]

Robert smith and paul McCartney and this guy top three .!!

[@4eyenuocngoai847]

yeah frank... the guy who didnt even write his own lyrics.

[@inikainika1523]

#1 lyricist, but definitely not musician.

[@broken1394]

Quite a claim, the only time Moz ever played an instrument was piano on 'Death of a disco dancer'

[@Jennyygottadance]

His voice is so beautiful. He could literally sing about anything and it would sound so beautiful. This is one of my favourite songs.

[@anerley123]

'You could have waited' - this gets me each time, the way he sings this, especially the third time.

[@MrsStepford]

This photo is a lovely one of Moz. Just beautiful.

[@SpudWil]

Still one of the few lyricists who so wonderfully goes where others fear to tread...

[@1800justice]

Morrissey is THE KING OF POP

[@poolboyinla]

great photo of him

[@Mrtedgo]

This song is one of the best works of Morrissey ! The lyrics are real, honest and so beautiful ! Thank you, Morrissey !

[@josemaldonado949]

so true. the vocal really captures the mood of the song. you wonder if it's auto-biographical, and then you realize, a lot of us have been there. that's when Morrissey really nails it

[@ThisiswhyIlikeyou]

" You could have been nice to me, it wouldn't have cost you money " C.L.A.S.S.I.C. Beautiful Moz.

[@keinrodriguez9692]

I believe everyone has somebody on mind when hearing this beautiful song...

[@theoccasionalbadger8315]

Yeah myself!!!

[@deckers1]

Lets face it, he's best when he slows it right down and we can wallow in those beautiful straightforward words sung with such sensitivity. We are transported to some time and place in his life.

[@lanceuppercut6168]

Whenever I feel like it's the end, I come to Morrissey and he always picks me up from the hole I'm wallowing in :)

[@xavierclaffey2121]

Is it possible to write a more amazing song? Oscar would be clutching his flowers in envy.........

[@musicmania8286]

I'm sure this reminds everyone of someone. What a chilling, beautiful song

[@blackcoffin90]

So many unheard or rare songs of Morrissey 's are pure gold.

[@kidcatchy2091]

true songs like this or the edges are no longer parallel, nobody loves us are so beautiful

[@pld427]

Steven speaks the truth, and it's hard for most people to swallow.

[@BoRerunn]

He's amazing but he's just repeating the Bible just like all the rest 🤦‍♂️

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

@@BoRerunn what

[@lillagreca]

What a gorgeous man with an amazing voice! No one writes lyrics like Moz! ♥

[@poppyfairyful]

Well said SW. I grew up with the Smiths and had the priviledge of seeing them live a number of times when they were at their peak. As a teen they spoke into the core and as an adult just as much. Morrisey is a genius; he can say the things we want to say but can't find the words - he does it for us.

[@Dianae8256]

Best unrequited love song I've ever heard.

[@Vacher12]

I know. What a wonderful picture this is! Very much of the Your Arsenal era

[@raphaelkubelik5270]

This is the simplest and prettiest song I've heard since 'There is a Place...'. A heartachingly beautiful plea for for us all to treat each other decently, gently; for we are all inside as fragile as snowflakes and not long for this world. How many precious things are brutally crushed and swept to dust through our everyday thoughtless self obsession. We all need love and connection. And this poem by our Hero of the Lovelorn is a mini manifesto for the lonely and the small.

[@blueguitarblue]

lovely picture. Nice composition and black and white contrast. Not too mention, the subject!!!!!

[@Octarin]

Speaks straight from my heart... that's why I love you Moz....for two decades now...

[@bonusman]

Its not Mox its Mor.

[@Octarin]

Lk T get off the juice man

[@janetdertien4940]

What you said is so true!! And I have been a fan for decades also. Its a strange phenomenon that his songs can inspire us in ways that we might not expect. Some call it depressing but its revealing. And gives us hope that we who are suffering in one way or another have someone who comisserates. We need it now more than ever!

[@mle7273able]

best singer in the universe

[@thunor3656]

I Love you Morrissey

[@lunak1355]

Morrissey is my religion

[@JacobArmstrong2000]

+MJ Kaulitz Morrisseyism... mine too XD

[@lunak1355]

I laughed omg xD Jacob Armstrong

[@lunak1355]

***** of course!!!

[@misseloiseandhadria]

Cult of Morrissey Facebook page.

[@bunnyfish714]

the only REAL one !!!

[@kidcatchy2091]

one of the best songs ever written imo

[@rw8733]

How did you know how I feel? Once again you read me like a book........ Genius.

[@franciscotapia4537]

Morrissey,just a simply comment" he are beautiful singer/writing human with so many emotional good feelings & lovely things that we feel better every time that we put his songs.

[@loveisnothing290]

such a beautiful man.

[@antoinettehourigan12]

this is literally the saddest song ever :( i love it! thank you Morrissey....

[@nickmk1]

+Antoinette Hourigan at this moment in time im inclined to agree with you

[@duffgordon9005]

the state of hundreds of thousands of marriages, where one of them, put on quite the lie of enthusiasm and a false affection , then a year or two out, one finds thar his/her spouse is his competeitor!!!

[@irieb]

With eyes wide open, thank you for your courage... and honesty Morrissey. Life can be brutally BEAUTIFUL and this track is a pinnacle example. It is simply sublime

[@rhessex]

What a lovely song

[@Freedomfighter76239]

Out of all the human experiences, there is none I dread more than being able to relate to morrissey’s lyrics

[@ScumFreezebag]

Morrissey's sad songs bring tears to my eyes. I hope despite everything we know about him, i hope he is happy. I love you Morrissey xx

[@bscnyc9948]

Morrissey..... I think i love you..... international playboy🌟💪💪💪💞Gud nyt!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH 💋⭐

[@zoilaangelamonsefumarco339]

Morrissey is one 's the best singers that I know.

[@demohoop]

One of the best Morrissey songs, should have been on an album as a standout single.

[@amanda7781]

I think of myself when I listen to this song and how I sometimes don't offer the best support to those I love and care for. I don't like myself for that. I want to be better

[@theunsheep]

You could have once just spoke in favour.

[@pawsian]

I loved my best friend & broke his heart after he bought me a ring. I read his book of poetry, that he made for me about 10 yrs ago, the other night & cried my eyes out.

[@claudioluisjunior7428]

I have no words

[@LuminousGuy]

Great song...

[@dannyb1981]

Morrissey: A legend now and a legend forever!

[@wookie1123]

Flawless....and essential. I love you, Moz.

[@janetzaker892]

Morrissey omg Can listen too your songs all day,puts into another place

[@mute_witness]

So delicate, so pure... what a magic Artist.

[@blacktheory]

thats just a bloody awesome pic of mozza xD

[@kaceykennypinson1237]

Back again…I guess I will always end up coming back to this sad yet beautiful song. Thank you…as always…for the words Moz. You’re music and your words have always been my one constant and true friend throughout my life. I don’t know what I would do without you. I guess I’ll never learn…but I am hoping the cruelty, pain and hurt I have woken up to over the past five years will finally come to an end now…Maybe I will be able to regain what I let go of so many years ago…I just want to be happy again. I’m so tired of being scared, embarrassed and humiliated. No one deserves to be mistreated. If someone hurts you…they can not possibly love you…no matter how many times they say it. I hope I have the strength to finally close this chapter of my life for good. ❤🙏 #WhatdoesntkillUmakesUstronger

[@Mozoleum27]

A friend of mine met him and Morrissey told him "I'm sorry you were a fan". What he fails to see is the merit in his music, expressed depression as it were. If anything I'm happy to have such a beautiful person writing what i feel even though it's hard for both fan and performer.

[@JoseLopez-su1ky]

Why is this song not in Apple Music nor Spotify:-/ “it wouldn’t cost you money”

[@samanthafinn4544]

One of my favourite photos of Mr M ❤

[@janebarnett1603]

This song. There are no words.

[@katherinesanford5533]

Sooner or later the day always comes...And I am thankful to have this song to put into words what I can not~ “It would have been so easy...”

[@contatonubia]

Morrissey is my God

[@ShyLivesMatter]

... I also relate to what the poster (wish I could reply directly, damn this new KZbin lol) said about fighting for someone that didn't fight for you. Painful. As for nice... "Nice" is hardly ever respected or appreciated. Shame. People think its being "fake", but what if you're a genuinely good hearted person? I think you can be "nice" and still have an interesting personality. To me, when someone shows me kindness and "niceness", its the greatest gift of all. Sorry for the novel, just a new Morrissey fan who loves this song :-)

[@DarlinJacq]

This song makes Me cry becàuse of an incident long ago when I did not introduce somebody as nicely as I could have, or maybe I cry because I was not as nice as I could have been to Myself in another life and I said, "No, NOW is too soon. Thank You, Thank You, Thanks You Very Muuuch"

[@MajaSaarestoMS]

You should have been nice to me, It would have been so easy. It wouldn't cost you money. Wonderful and painful song at the same time. We should all be nicer to each other's,simple as that. Good influence

[@joseluisjasso23]

WOW. Another classic from a the greatest 🎼🎵🎶🎙🎤🎧

[@RebelTechnician]

This is so good. It's the way so many girlfriends are. They're all nice to you when you're the only one with them at the time, but when it comes to their friends or anyone else, they ignore you. Treat you like you're less than everyone else they know.

[@olseg9710]

Sublime

[@user-km2wv2dy9o]

Today, yesterday and always will my love and appreciation for him be steadfast. He shaped me in so many ways. I was once the boy on stage who was able to kiss his cheek. My DJ boyfriend wouldn’t talk to me for weeks ❤

[@KtotheY77]

hes always handsome!

[@HSBsoulsurfer]

It costs nothing to be nice and show basic kindness and respect to another person- I'm looking at you New Jersey. 😔😪💔

[@Brynov100]

I LOVE IT! Steven Patrick Morrissey: You are a genius Viva Morrissey!!!

[@faln2runes]

Indeed...exquisite poetry.

[@Missundaztood91]

The guy's a genius. Proud to come from the same city as Morrissey.

[@Oscar301]

probably the best place to start. Try the tracks: Suedehead, Everyday is Like Sunday, Last of the Famous International Playboys, The More You Ignore Me... well, too many greats to list. Also check out The Smiths if you haven't already. You're in for a treat :)

[@Tivaarg]

I've been putting off listening to this song again

[@hoopsny0y0]

Beautiful.

[@inverterville]

the musical arrangement is simply divine

[@uoyuoy444]

Sometimes your best friend is a woman and she can't love you back its the same way it's the chance you take . This song goes out to all the lovely ladies who couldn't. Kindness goes a long way we are not perfect just learning....

[@gngarcia38]

A true woman will love back but sometimes they use us men to get to they whatever want never put a woman on a pedal stool never!!!

[@co94]

Top shelf song. Thx for uploading.

[@foreveralone1234]

Dedicated to happiness on your own.

[@SerhatDoganmusic]

i think i'm fall in love now

[@kathryn4035]

Beautiful

[@emartinezr]

Wow first time hearing this song... amazing.

[@healeysvids]

a beautiful song I find kinda soothing and uplifting

[@sayeny92]

he just answers very honestly we can all do that but people wouldent like us if we are telling them what are you really trying to say or do

[@heybofe]

This makes some of us cry.

[@TheClairef29]

Aaaahhh, love this!

[@rudeby4273]

I relate to all the songs that's why I always love his poetic words

[@iluvmorrissey]

What a nice song! Never heard it before.

[@TheEzzy562]

I love this song! Everytime I hear it. It makes me cry!! Love you MOZ!!!

[@enggroup]

this song is wonderful...pleased to have discovered it

[@kwak76]

this song is real good..real good

[@sunflowernoo]

What i like about Morrissey is that his lyrics are amazingly blatant like B. Dylan's. Both are very good poets.

[@timidkitten1709]

What a heartbreaking song! These lyrics really get to me though I was the meanie in the story. I had someone who loved me and trusted me, and I abused him. Shame on me! But it wasn't out of pure evil. I just was stupid and insecure. I wasn't comfortable in my own skin, I didn't love myself so I couldn't love anyone else. Kids, don't ever make the same mistake that I did, it will come back and haunt you for years! And also learn to forgive yourselves and others, we're only human :(

[@cynthiafentress6138]

Right there with you, Timid Kitten.

[@howiseeit5326]

I’m glad he’s not with you anymore. Let’s hope he’s found someone who makes him feel wanted.

[@psyghtseer]

it doesn't haunt those who don't have a conscience whatsoever so honestly congratulations on that that to me is a big accomplishment to even realize what you have realized

[@DarlinJacq]

Oh Stevie, I AM feeling really good this morning and NOW I AM feeling even better because I just got a confirmation call from MGM of My Future meeting with The King!!!

[@saturnthewhiteholetoosmall6847]

Oooops My 🕊, I ADORE Morrissey but this song waaaaaaaaay MORE! I've NEVER heard it b4. Thank u 💃

[@saturnthewhiteholetoosmall6847]

He says he LOVES u too!!! 💞

[@Will-di6jw]

My favourite Morrissey / Smiths song.

[@chiquisbaby81]

Great song. I've also never heard this one before. Great pic by the way...