Singer/Songwriter first time reaction to THE SMITHS - THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT

[@bobbysond2753]

You've just listened to one of the most iconic bands of all time. Lyrically up there with the best. Many great songs for you to delve into.

[@rickytheratyoutube6884]

Morrisey might be the best lyricist in rock. Especially in the indie rock sub genre

[@sathira_anuk5179]

​@@rickytheratyoutube6884lou Reed

[@riskydigitsta1794]

@@rickytheratyoutube6884not rock, but Shane MacGowan must be the best.

[@thefabulousmula]

@@riskydigitsta1794 yes rock

[@sixer6er]

The Smiths are so good I even get goosebumps thinking of people listening to them

[@Resignationen]

Exactly! ❤

[@kevink8863]

It’s shocking they were together only about 4 years.

[@mindyssticktogether]

I’m 50 and this song makes me feel like I did in my teenage years. It never gets old.

[@finchifinch3316]

... höre dir mal die Elektro-Version an - Schneider TM & kptmichigan the light 3000

[@mallaka8]

What I wouldn't give to hear The Smiths back catalogue for the first time...all over again. One of teh greatest bands of all time for sure.

[@CourtneyEvans]

IMO, you've interpreted the meaning of the song perfectly. Imagine this person as a teenager, overstaying their welcome at home. out with someone they're in love with, they don't care where they go, as long as they are together, and then a missed opportunity for a kiss or to let the other person know how they really feel. Then the person does not care whether to live or die as long as they're together. The ultimate expression of love. This is the feeling of teenage love and the pains of growing up. Thanks for your reaction to one of my favorite songs of all time. Only the Smiths could create a song with such cheerful music juxtaposed with morbid lyrics.

[@alexm2930]

There's not many bands quite as flawless as The Smiths

[@nianfiedler5291]

Agreed. I don’t think any other band has as much consistent, insanely good output over a 4 year period.

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

@@nianfiedler5291 : Check out The Asylum Party from France. Came out toward the late 80's and split in the early 90's. Phenomenal Coldwave band.

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

There's more than a few actually, but most of those have stuck around and have changed members. A band I'd say that is equally flawless in my opinion for a short time frame is the 90's is the band Sunny Day Real Estate from the U.S. Similarly/Eerily they released their first album in 1994 and released their swansong in the year 2000. Every album from them is amazing. Their second after their debut Diary wasn't that good , but their 3rd and final 4th album were Godly.

[@n.afonso7171]

True, except for Fields of the Nephilim.😊

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

@@n.afonso7171 : I'm a huge Fields of the Nephilim fan. Actually a bigger fan of the Neph than I am of the Smiths.

[@BaronVonGreenback1882]

I don't know a better lyricist, ever. pure poetry.

[@sstay_]

I do. Jeff Buckley, now you know.

[@renebonilla2070]

The Smiths were extremely influential to a whole generation of youths. Its a great rabbit hole to go down. If u decide to do more smiths heres a few recommendations. If u want a deep ballad try, I Know Its Over. If u want something more upbeat, try This Charming Man, if u want something a little heavier try, How Soon is Now. Plenty of other songs too.

[@Dynaamo]

And still I’ll 🤝❤️

[@BassistInATutu]

I was one of those youths. I was 16 when this came out. Had a lifelong love afair with The Smiths. It's interesting watching people discover them. I agree with your recommendations and would also add Paint a Vulgar Picture. Brilliant story telling.

[@cstevenson5256]

I lo e them all, but I know it is over and cemetery gates. You ever listened to Lloyd Cole, also very clever and dead cool.

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

@@cstevenson5256 : This Night Has Opened My Eyes......Has always pierced me deeply. Meat is Murder and Well I Wonder are also standouts for me.

[@darrenhoskins8382]

Brilliant song from hugely influential band

[@soulchemist5795]

The song is absolutely amazing. It sounds peppy vibey but the lyrics and the meaning behind it is both beautiful and extremely sad.

[@feelingpaulie3943]

I always took this to mean that they had been disowned by their family because they "came out".........and that feeling that no-one else understood, and they wanted to be taken out in the city, and the whole nervousness of "in the darkened underpass I thought "oh God my chance has come at last" but then a strange fear gripped me and I just couldn't ask"............back in the 80's, you couldn't just "come out" without repercussions, and I resonated with this song in the day, because being queer still had quite a stigma attached to it, particularly during the AIDS crisis during those times. And I took the "there is a light and it never goes out" to mean that being queer is a light that never goes out. Well. That's just what I took from it as a young queer man, and I identified with it. Great reaction! xxooxx

[@Ring13Dad]

Perfect analysis

[@diorsse]

probably is the correct meaning that morrissey intended considering he was a young queer man too

[@brendanvirgo2794]

The song is summed up by the lyrics ..and in the darkened underpass I thought ho God my chance has come at last but then a strange fear gripped me and I just couldn't ask as in that there is a light that never goes out

[@BradleyWitt-rz5qh]

Love to see you reviewing The Smiths, their catalogue is legendary and there's so many gems. You should also check out Morrisey's (lead singers) solo career which is 30 years long and 10+ albums deep. Keep the reactions coming to The Smiths and Morrissey ~

[@ghostpuppet31]

One of the Smiths' darker track and a favorite among Smiths fans, properly because of it's classic Smiths melancholy style. Their lyricism is powerful, wailing and personal. Considered an iconic 80s band and the lead singer Morressey has had a strong solo career after that he split from the band. Worth a deep dive.

[@littlebabyrhino9471]

Lost my best mate in a car accident jus over a year ago, he put me onto the smiths n I have a whole playlist of his with loads of there stuff, adds another layer to their music for me makes it almost haunting but so comforting in a weird way. Great reaction tho man 🙏

[@29memyselfandi]

That was the thing about The Smiths. They were both uplifting and melancholic at the same time. They had so many songs where the music was uplifting but the lyrics were melancholic and others where the music was melancholic but the lyrics were hilarious. Their songs pulled you in all directions at the same time. Sorry for your loss by the way.

[@littlebabyrhino9471]

@@29memyselfandi appreciate it mane, it's been rough but I've come to terms with it and I'm accepting of what happened, it's still mad but I feel a lot better about it. I get you 100% too, I think the smiths were a once in a generation thing 100%. I think how soon is now was incredible for its time, they structured the song in a way that hadn't been done before and I think it made people realise music isn't as cut n paste as they thought

[@littlebabyrhino9471]

@@29memyselfandi obviously I know switching up the format for music had been done before but it they definitely paved a way for a lot of artists with it

I can't tell how many times I've listened to this song. With Morrissey, it's a rainy day every day. lol

[@MarcoSchalk]

you just listened to my favorite song of all time

[@MabelSinger-zi6wm]

Welcome to The Smiths, the band of my teenage years and still today. Morrisey perfectly sung every line. Genius song writing and the guitar of Johnny Marr is just brilliant!

[@edwarddavenport9881]

My friend, you have SO much to look forward to if this is the first you’ve heard of The Smiths.

[@bluedogg769]

Welcome to the Smiths. Gorhers like me used to listen to them to put us in a good mood. Ck out How soon is now. It's an 80s masterpiece.

[@charlesmailo9896]

One of my all time favorite songs!! Still gets played on repeat on my drives!!

[@glenngastonjonsson7954]

The Smiths aren't very complicated. Very listenable and keeps your head on. Thank you, sir. I recommend "Nowhere Fast".

[@bens2529]

this song is incredible

[@mikefoster6018]

I was at university in 1993-96 and a brilliant dude called Alan Scales got me into The Smiths. We loved other bands at the time. Pulp was already established, and Oasis were having their ratings war with Blur etc. And crazy stuff on the side. But thank goodness for The Smiths. I love them now, exactly s much as I did then. Morrisey went on to do amazing solo albums like Vauxhall And I. And The Smiths' league guitarist co-wrote amazing songs like Getting Away With it (with Electronic).

[@huffy2722]

One of my top 5 songs of all time

[@jakesturgeon936]

My favourite band of all time. Listen to ‘I know it’s over’…’the night has opened my eyes’…

[@MrJamie041]

I think Morrisey being Gay was a big influence on his lyrics....Same as Jimmy Somerville with Bronski Beat....listen to Small town Boy by them

[@lucan_nn]

this song definitely is my favorite no matter how many other types of genre i listen to

[@markwood8824]

If this one has you thinking try Big mouth.

[@lucan_nn]

honestly for me i believe it’s about someone that’s kinda just giving up on life so they don’t care what happens to them as long as they’re with the person they love

[@GoldenBoots77]

Imagine being so in love with someone that you would gladly die next to them :) all the best x

[@felipeantonio777]

I bought the record not long after its release in the UK. Here in Brazil it was released by wea (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic). It was quite remarkable as British indie groups (although very famous in Brazil back in the 80s especially after the "Rock in Rio" festival) were never released in this country. Information travelled so slowly back then. The Smiths were the best thing produced by the UK in the 80s. There were so many great bands in that island but they really had something special, like The New York Dolls. The singer put so much of his intimate life into his music, he is telling something absurdly personal. "And then a strange fear gripped me and I just couldn't ask". He was finally in that car side by side with the one he wanted to be. The opportunity to do what he wanted to do arrived but Morrissey always said that the reality is never as good and perfect as the dream. Once again the missed the opportunity.

[@gordoncottam3208]

The greatest love song by the greatest band ever.

[@eh-i1841]

I love Our Frank.Think you would,too.

[@h24812h]

this song is so good in so many ways i cant get it out of my head

[@teacherchil]

amazing your reaction...it felt like I was listening to that for the first time again...

[@hrblsh]

This song is beyond good.

[@barbarohelm9697]

The smiths are so fuckin good great lyyics and incredible music . Marr did the music and morrissey was writing the lytics in his room .

[@christophersobanski]

Thanks good job

[@gunnarr9882]

The arrangement is everything. Strings playing behind “catastrophe” highlights absurdity.

[@baepkta]

Love your voice sm

[@jorylu666]

More The Smiths, please.

[@teacherchil]

your reading is perfect!

[@Toni_F]

Oh my God, you have been missing out!!! The Smiths have been my favorite band for last 36 years!!! Morrissey has the best voice in the world with his wonderful lyrics!! I don't listen to anything else!!! Morrissey and The Smiths every day!!! ❤

[@teacherchil]

do more of their songs please

[@krisowler367]

One may have never heard or heard of the smiths (God Only Knows How) ... but I assure you that you HAVE listened to HUNDREDS of bands which sound the way they do due to ??? The Smiths huge influence on music !!

[@maninflux1]

very solitudious!

[@cristianzamora7622]

Just a kid listening one of the greatest songs ever made 😂

[@joeyoungmighty]

Yes, you were overthinking. The Smiths are meant to be experienced and felt. You either get them and love them or you don't and hate them.

its a song about love and if needed they can die if they die with eacother

[@marcorobertini9943]

ave brad complimenti per l'album e la canzone scelta sono un grande estimatore e ascoltatore degli smiths suggerisco altri gruppi di quel periodo per esempio the sound grande gruppo anni 80 che non è conosciutissimo ma che ti piacerà voglio che tu faccia una canzone dei sound e la pubblichi su you tube con stima ti saluto

[@fabioeduardo7365]

💗🎸🎧🎙️

[@michaeljackson5914]

Remembering you Angie darling.

[@zoeherriot]

The smiths lyrics are hilarious, poignant, touching, smart - it's probably the only band I bother listening to lyrics for.

[@AIParodyVideosforfun]

At least the impact would be quick

[@alpo6668]

Every Indie band got its influence from The Smiths.

[@eh-i1841]

It’s an urban love song.

[@sueharding111]

maybe try to demo version of this ?... it features the legendary " lost lyrics " , subtle little differences but they just enhance the song imo :-)

[@runningsuperska]

It's about the light in the fridge.

[@antonandraslindamoodwhite5407]

A strange fear gripped me and I just couldn’t ask Clearly expressing a missed opportunity, coupled with the imagery of being done in by a car crash, I think Morrissey is telling the listener to live life more fully because you only have one shot

[@antonandraslindamoodwhite5407]

I also think the last line is meant to be ironic

[@TheJthom9]

That's The Smiths, nonchalant depression

[@edju9968]

Context influences everything. If you read a small bio on Morrissey youd get more. He’s gay, he got kicked out it’s their home it’s not my home. I’m welcome no more. Melancholy is fairly descriptive of his lyrics. PS put a cough drop up in your cheek and you’ll not cough.

[@krisowler367]

How the hell do you live that long without ever hearing off the smiths ????

[@santacruz7455]

Try "Too soon is now?" , its my favoutite Smiths song, just iconic sound and great lyrics! The Smiths were a band who mastered the art of creating a music to juvenile bittersweetness..

[@spirwes64]

You mean "How soon is now?"

the Smiths best band in uk after beatles and led zeppelin

The Smiths Were Huge. I'm amazed You don't know them and You Call Yourself Musician....& Writer... Apart from, why do you believe that all music must be danceable. This Was Music To Listen The Music & Composition.

[@TheBobbyel]

As a young teenager morrisry toyed with gaydom with older men. He didn't get on with his parents and preferred to drive around in older men's car rather than go home.

[@davidlukey5189]

My read on this, and it's probably wrong, is that the subject character is confused, odd, gay, and feeling cast out by his parents. He is in the car with a friend he is in love with, but doesn't know if the friend loves him back, or is even gay.

[@Moshinoki]

The most common interpretation is that there is no second person, it's just an inner monologue too create a metaphor, kind of like escapism. Remember, "Take me out" has a second, much darker meaning

[@MoXKellyMUFC]

@@Moshinokican’t lie I’ve never considered or heard of that idea and that changes the whole vibe of the song when you listen to it with that in mind. Very interesting

[@TyrellBonneymusic]

Hey Brad, you’re a legend! This maybe an immensely huge ask, but would it be possible if you check out my solo music??? I understand that taking time out of your day to do a video reacting to me would be highly unlikely since it’s ideal & more appealing to do videos about known high status bands/artists, but even if you just react to it without a video then I’d also be eternally grateful! I truly think I have something special and from now I refuse to hide or shy away from getting myself out there, I also write songs in the same style as The Smiths (that may sound arrogant, but I’m truly just confident & immensely passionate about music producing and songwriting) I love your videos a lot, and genuinely appreciate you as a person and a rockstar! Best wishes to you! 🤘🏻🎸🎤🥁🎹

[@paulmcneill2666]

You looked shocked . It’s enough to make you give up song writing. Morrissey is the Master . Nobody will ever come close . Keep on trying and then give in .

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Not familiar with this song. A little dark, and a little romantic.

[@jefmay3053]

.Is this like a joke channel???

[@joecveteticccvetetic4068]

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