The Smiths - Girl Afraid (Official Audio)

[@mkn.567]

It's ridiculous that the confused sentiments of being young, insecure, indecisive, and scared can be crystalized in under two minutes by the telling of a story from both sides, that it can cause you to relive it all and at the same time show you how foolish it all was, how much simpler it could've been.

[@elisabettabloise9801]

This comment is pure gold, thank you

[@dinglegonzo]

I’m 44 and still love this way

[@domchessh4604]

Top comment. This tune....beautifully illustrated 👍

[@G3ntleChaos]

Jesus thank you for this comment. I've never felt so insane dating an emotionally immature man in his 40's. Don't worry, I left.

[@G3ntleChaos]

​@@dinglegonzoplease knock it off. You're grown.

[@jimmymac4559]

Happy guitar. Depressed singer. Despair in the lyrics. Pure magic.

[@lorenzoalvarez785]

En guitarras la magia de Johnny Marr quien componía la música y ritmos.

[@cognitivedissident4615]

Smiths era Marr.....best guitar licks ever! Then when Morisey lays down the vocals it's like youre not sure how it works but it does so well.

[@MD-ru5vs]

you are absolutely right

[@shadenine]

This is the magic of the smiths: happy music and astonishingly depressed lyrics

[@chrisolagrim3597]

Music from the heart

[@lacrim0sa320]

The guitar, that riff, the drums, the bass, the lyrics, the feeling.. just perfect

[@jasont.1792]

This and well I wonder are one of their most underrated tracks !!

[@markclement8563]

@@jasont.1792 this was a b-side

[@marcossousa2946]

You've just seen the big picture, my friend!!! High-five to you!

[@domchessh4604]

Some of the most addictive guitar riffs ever!!! Johnny is the boss!!

[@lorenzoalvarez785]

Jhonny Marr creo toda la melodia y musica en la banda. Hes is the man!!

[@helinapasco7302]

Love Forever the Smiths

[@p.molenaar5868]

He is. In this period a son of Toni Hicks.

[@DoctorDave5]

Sometimes I realise I haven’t listened to The Smiths in a while and when I put on a song I wonder why I ever stopped.

[@mumbles215]

Same. It’s been since 1987 listening to them, and I come back and talk wow. This is the best. Check out the Rockpalast 1983 show. Incredible. A band in the way up. No frills. Just massive energy. Cheers

[@russianengland31]

So true x

[@nelliannevanderzee3280]

Today I realized exactly the same thing.

[@DoctorDave5]

@@nelliannevanderzee3280 cool 👍

[@joshuamason8992]

i stopped listening to them last month because before that they really took over all my music aha, i love it but i end up killing it off quite quickly that way! it does not take long before i can come back and have them on repeat all over again

[@Adam_Barrett]

Existence may be dreadful at times, but at least we exist in the same space as The Smiths

[@Ben-kz6ht]

Aye, here he is! The legend! Will you do a cover of girl afraid?

[@saddamhussein8489]

Look who it is

[@Javierr997]

Totalmente

[@jamesandersom2520]

The words are pure ,beautiful poetry.

[@emolloy5337]

What does it mean

[@emolloy5337]

@Traxxattaxx thanks, I'm really bad at deciphering lyrics

[@jdivision79]

To be honest I love the music. It would be amazing without any vocals

[@aniruddhagowda8072]

@@jdivision79 lol you're just saying cause Morrissey turned out to be a bitch

[@alexoliverez9573]

@@aniruddhagowda8072 hahahahah

[@tommyking7430]

Is it just me or is the vocal notation in the lyrics 'he never really looks at me' utterly mesmeric in the way it combines with the guitars? I could listen to those few seconds on loop for hours.

[@veethorn]

definitely not just you, its my favorite part of the song and i keep replaying it, its so beautiful

[@sedefa3815]

Girl afraid Where do his intentions lay ? Or does he even have any ? She says : "He never really looks at me I give him every opportunity In the room downstairs He sat and stared In the room downstairs He sat and stared I'll never make that mistake again !" I'll never make that mistake again I'll never make that mistake again Boy afraid Prudence never pays And everything she wants costs money "But she doesn't even like me ! And I know because she said so In the room downstairs She sat and stared In the room downstairs She sat and stared I'll never make that mistake again !"

[@axelromero9421]

Bravo!

[@alialvareaz678]

Love u

[@trips347]

Is this song about a guy who’s too stupid to know the girl he likes likes him back?

[@PearsAreOkay]

@@trips347 too scared*

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

he says "sat instead" surprisingly

[@jimmyunited]

This song is untouchable.

[@urielarroyo333]

What song ... The Smith best Band ever!!! Johnny Marr is The Man!!!

[@lorenzoalvarez785]

Es el genio de la guitarra además creador de la música y melodía en The Smiths.

[@cognitivedissident4615]

Best guitarist ever, atleast his songs with the Smiths. The layering, the shimmering notes, the chord progressions are out of this world, I have yet to hear anything like it.

[@oliveravasic]

I fully agree. I've been playing guitar for over 7 years and have progressed a lot through countless hours sitting in my room, practicing classical pieces till my fingers bleed. Every artist i listen to i think that i could have made something like that up. But with johnny mart, his riffs are literally more layered than a novel. The chord progression is so unorthodox at times that it just sounds so out of place which makes it all the more sensational. Cheers from a Smiths fan!

[@cognitivedissident4615]

@@oliveravasic He is the closest thing to Bach I've heard from a modern rock artist for sure.

[@cognitivedissident4615]

@@oliveravasic And if the chord progressions weren't enough, when Morissey lays down his tracks it just makes many of their songs one of a kind. So emotive.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

The opening few seconds of this shows why Marr was a genius

[@linsayspence7070]

Yes mate , and only about 19 years old!

[@Minecraftsam10]

is*

[@samfortune589]

@@linsayspence7070 that's fucking mad

[@nancyharen8760]

someone get johnny marr a nobel prize in music

[@jackiep6704]

God bless Johnny marr

[@PeterNeff-vv1om]

Just brilliant-.I hadn’t heard this one in many years and think it deserves more attention and play. Thank you The Smiths for your timeless artistry!

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

“But she doesn’t even like me, and I know because she said so” lmao

[@obody-sl9np]

A lot of guys can relate to that lmao

[@morgans.1146]

Why did you edit the LOL was the best part

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

@@morgans.1146 i never realized i subconsciously copied the exact same comment in some other video and i hate it when people steal comments so i changed it

[@nancyharen8760]

me too

[@alecgrothmann4462]

My girlfriend told me that yesterday

[@corvaliis]

alot of people joke in the comments at how funny this song is, but this song really hurts when you like someone and can't tell them out of fear

[@michaelwarner9721]

trust me if the feeling is strong embrace the fear briefly, tell them how you feel . Ive been regretting NOT speaking up since like 1980 haha

[@mgarneri619]

@@michaelwarner9721It’s not the fear of being rejected, but the fear of them confirming what you’ve always thought… That you’re unlovable

[@Gulahand]

I'm in that position rn

[@Gulahand]

​@@mgarneri619ha i see what you did there, underrated comment

[@mscar7609]

Think of it this way, you have a 50% chance at success. Not bad

[@ianheaver3217]

I'm still listening to this brilliant band in 2019 at the age of 54 and there's still no one to touch them. Best band ever!

[@julieclark8976]

Same 55 now it's in my car my house

[@pascald7079]

Same 55, and in my bed too

[@ColonelNickSteel]

I'm a young lad of 53 compared to you old farts. The Smiths are always on my Bluetooth headphones when I work.

[@joaquinalexander9]

Still going strong since I 1st picked them up in '87. Timeless.

[@milamoo1]

Me too. 54 and still my favourite band ever

[@franciscogutierrez8130]

Music teacher: And this is why minor chords are sad and major tones are happiers Morrisey: Hold my flowers..

[@toothyfangface1583]

Good one lol

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

Good one lol

[@tomgat6314]

@@toothyfangface1583 its not a sad song at all...

[@seht674]

*Marr

[@patriciacollier128]

I watched a video on 'music on the brain', it's all about mood centres in the brain and shows how music uplifts you or can make you cry. Soft sounds like mandolins are soothing, some sounds are upbeat and make you feel positive, them there's sad sounds of piano or orchestra that can do both; all linked to memory and emotions. I've worked with patients with dementia and there is strong evidence music is such good therapy. Music is key and essential to life, Morrissey demonstrates this perfectly 🥰

[@shiriyahroyal8037]

I like this double story of each side lol

[@lloydlloyd3236]

Very few songs get both sides, even fewer get it right

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

the way the guitar starts up every time a character speaks is so gooOoOoooood

[@stukay1005]

R.I.P. Andy Rourke

[@jonathanfoutz8931]

There are few bands where every member is at the top of their game, unique and better than most. Off the top of my head: The Smiths, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Fleetwood Mac. I’ve obviously not named all of them but The Smiths are singular among that group, in my opinion. I just don’t get tired of their music.

[@royfrench-qz8zo]

they are my favorite band. nobody else sounds like them. they are stand outs, totally original.

[@yumyumbumblebee]

The Smiths entire catalogue was made in the amount of time it took us to get through high school..

[@sound.systems]

I feel like I’ve lived this song. I’ll never make that mistake again.

[@royfrench-qz8zo]

you and me both. a romance that was all wrong. i will never make that mistake again. i hope you make better choices. i know i have.

[@heckinbasedandinkpilledoct7459]

I think a lot of people can relate to this song. Relationships go sour like this all the time

[@amimarietomaino7369]

Girl Afraid is such a killer song!

[@JangianTV]

As is Girlfriend in a Coma. 😉

[@aeropro7558]

It's hard to believe listening to this since 1984 and still love it so much....a testimony of an amazing tune.

[@shaded2715]

This may be one of my favorite Smiths songs.

[@Wilantonjakov]

possibly my favourite Smiths song. Out of this world beautiful.

[@susano-o]

girl afraid shoplifters of the world unite accept yourself sweet tender hooligan these things take time *THESE SONGS DESERVE MUCH MORE APPRECIATE*

[@susano-o]

looks like we're soulmates

[@camusafterworld306]

what about unlovable and half a person?

[@susano-o]

@@camusafterworld306 and oscillate wildly! all of them deserve much more attention

[@francescogranella5926]

Also Rubber Ring

[@francescogranella5926]

And wonderful woman

[@allisonmcandrew915]

Everything about this screams perfection

[@antonioeisadora]

Still gives me goosebumps...

[@bretkindell6887]

Great song today 2019...any Smith heads out there today ? Raise your hand...........we made it through 2020 and now is 2021. 2 years since posting this and im still jammin to this tune. can't stop... you guys still with me..let me know..peace to ALL

[@WhispersOfRuins]

Even greater in 2020...any Smith heads out there agree? Raise your hand

[@darricktv9857]

Bret Kindell 🙋‍♂️

[@Driaan.]

2020

[@jackonuallain1445]

☝️

[@fwankman145]

Here

[@stephenr80]

Huge Smiths fan here. Yes, Marr maybe is the most fantastic guitarrist of his time, you feel something amazin is about to happen with that twangy style he has but it is Morrissey's self reflective lyrics and voice that carry this really. What a wonderfull nd yet simple song.

[@claytonorchard300]

Prudence never pays and everything she wants costs money

[@user-sw6xf6hw9z]

But she doesn't even like me!

[@ShahPhilLeotardo]

And I know because she said so.

[@javieraguilar1853]

In the room downstairs she sat and starred.

[@aslylmaz6213]

I'll never make that mistake again !

[@qq9sx58u]

No.

[@MrJonpac]

How every song should begin. Wow

[@act.v9449]

Marr is a genius no doubt, but Mr Andy kills it in the chorus with that bass line

[@andrewcounts7136]

Agreed mate

[@atomaalatonal]

i swear marrs guitar and morrisseys voice are a concoction which results in an antidote

[@amazinglyace]

Rather than cure me, I found it conspired with the concoction to make me a Smiths maniac.

[@zilinskas91]

"In the room downstairs, she sat and staaaaaared" I absolutely love this line.

[@Donshiggz8770]

I wish this song was longer

[@mrs.brightside8945]

Best part: 00:00 - 2:49

[@hollie6708]

best part 2:49

[@relaxedphylax]

thanks roberta

[@thezebrafromheaven7568]

Andy Rourke, the king of bass guitar people.

[@obsi_diana]

One of the best smiths tracks for sure

[@christopheravola9840]

One of Morrissey’s best , I can listen to this forever.

[@isaaccortez3000]

“I’ll never make that mistake again” 🙏🏼

[@عمارالعامري-ط9ظ]

I am an jordanian and i sad because no arabic people listening to this real art ..smiths was created the best music in the world❤

[@royfrench-qz8zo]

from america, welcome to the club of great music.

[@bryanpubli]

Eu amo essa música desde qd era adolescente. Passaram mais de 30 anos e ela é única.

[@brunocostaizidoro3202]

Essa guitarra é sensacional ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@linsayspence7070]

One of their Great tracks. Absolutely incredible guitar and bass. The Smiths at their purest. I don't care if Morrissey didn't like John Porter's production, I think he did a superb job and made them sound as they should at that period of their career, their peak in my opinion. Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke forever.❤

[@brandonfizer4094]

RIP Andy Rourke

[@luissimongomez2548]

RIP andy ❤❤

[@nickcs4488]

the smiths are the best band of all time. Full stop

[@schminke89]

No. Full stop

[@jensmoller6999]

Most unique for sure..which sounds even more valuable imho

[@angiemaclas9923]

He never really looks at me, I give him every opportunity❤

[@renan.578]

Monster track .

[@martinkelly9763]

.... didn't they write insanely catchy songs .... been my band since first hearing them as a 13yr old in '84

[@stevemelendez]

I miss this style of 80s music. Who’s with me on this?

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

Seems very few ppl are ‘with you on this’ - mostly down to the ‘Style of 80’s music’ being tacky, ridiculous and generally dreadful . The Smiths were one of the very few - who didn’t dress up in bloody horrible clothes. Even U2 looked unbelievably uncool in some of the garb they festooned themselves in. Style wise the 80’s was a decade to forget !! Plus it brings back horrific images of Thatcher decimating whole communities by way of the miners - steel industry etc etc. A terrifying time. The threat of nuclear annihilation almost came true with Chernobyl - not good !! Although I personally had a fantastic time - being in a rock group with my mates and living the hedonistic life of a musician was fun in the extreme - the polar opposite of what was happening in the real world. I was lucky to have lived in a beautiful paradox - living exactly how I wanted to live. Basically you can’t beat that way of life. I’m still living the same way today - just a bit slower for preservation... Anyway this was only meant to be short - yet I’ve written a book instead ! Lol. Cheers n Peace !! Rx

[@Wilantonjakov]

​@@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter Japan (David Sylvian) dressed up in those clothes. But they were an artistically creative band. Even Morrissey said he liked them. Punk bands also dressed oddly (New York Dolls, Television, The Birthday Party), so it goes to show it's not about how people dress, really (although A-ha and ABBA took that to new lows). However, the abysmal band Queen existed and became prolific in that generation, which in itself makes me want to drop my overall re-collective standard of the 80s down from anything above/on par. Queen destroyed the genuinity in music, in my opinion.

[@chrisd6736]

Steve Melendez- it’s called “jangle pop”

[@mountedpatrolman]

@@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter80's fashion was far more put together, than the sloppy frumpy shit people, especially girls wear today. In the 80's girls looked sharp just going to the store, today girls wear their pajamas, and don't even brush their hair.

[@MikeHarrisHazchem77]

you don't have to miss it it's still here left for us.. :-)

[@nanix1012]

I was afraid of his intentions but with time I learned how to trust him. I really did and at the end it was just not what I thought, he just left and mentioned that he spent some time lying. I am not sure if I will stop feeling afraid about new people.

[@aafran1268]

the intro drums is damn fine

[@franzh-dw3no]

A guitar masterpiece

[@wcorcii]

this melody feels good

[@ayo509]

such rich guitar playing in this

[@jacko9179]

Incredible song, love the dynamics.

[@JohnPrendergast-vh1yr]

Brutal and beautiful. Awesome. ❤

[@Koshirozation]

the bass!!!!

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

oh shut up

[@emmaoswald8043]

@decaffeinated african Nerd

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

@@emmaoswald8043 another pretentious smiths fan ...... kinda cringe..... 😔

[@emmaoswald8043]

@decaffeinated Nope I just like to get people annoying

[@4tc4]

Everything about this was absolutely perfect

[@jeremyburke8777]

This song is emblematic of the post 70s love era in music

[@IStandAlone1]

Johnny wrote the best guitar parts ever.

[@indigenouspatriot9008]

RiP Andy your bass lines were as haunting as Jonny's riffs a very sad day

[@djreid]

What a fantastic song.

[@thejuumper4366]

This wonderful bass line

[@KerryFalkenberg]

this band rocks !!

[@nickdean3152]

The magic of the smiths

[@garydixon6315]

Masterpiece

[@vitorcamposlino]

The best of Smiths

[@951base]

Thank you Smiths! ❤

[@MANNY11RED]

This song is a narration of my teenage years!

[@djbaschile]

The guitar countermelody makes the song...

[@channi58]

So many 🎵 songs. Lyrics so true, music so addictive. I never understand the lyrics till I got older. But I could sing all the songs when I was younger.

[@casiseguro2760]

Cool song

[@christaylor2959]

Taken from the John Peel session RIP John Peel. He introduced me to so much music.

[@guiltbyimplication]

Brilliant song but this wasn't recorded for a John Peel session.

[@christaylor2959]

@@guiltbyimplication yes you're right.

[@edsonfreitas3861]

Feliz por ter vivido numa época que as coisas boas se eternizaram, justamente pela sua significância e supremacia! Brasil maio de 2019.

[@user-ri1zi5bn4g]

Daria de tudo para viver nessa época também.

[@vitorcamposlino]

Ótimo, ter seu comentário aqui

[@deirsampaio7482]

6 de Janeiro de 2020!!! Melhor época da minha vida!!! Eu era feliz e não sabia!!!😭🇧🇷

[@sergiocarreira665]

Bom dia !

[@TiagoNYC]

My fav Smitha song.

[@sam8744]

Johnny Marrs guitar js just perfection esp in this song

[@DeViLsFaNo6]

Yo this bass line slaps though!

[@viagaming7486]

Love this. So glad to own it on vinyl

[@brunocostaizidoro3202]

Esqueceeeeeee!!!! Ninguém superaaaa!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SammyandTex2]

this basslines

[@bestboy897]

it has a very western sounding almost surf rock guitar parts

[@AmberIsTheColor73192]

He never really looks at me I give him every opportunity In the room downstairs He sat and stared In the room downstairs He sat and stared I'll never make that mistake again ❤️

[@patkelly3966]

Brilliant tune

[@soreice09]

magical music from The Smiths

[@shaded2715]

The Smiths kicks ass! 🤘😎

[@dilisdohdi4587]

I LOVE THE SMITHS! I LOVE YOU ALL! Please make yourself available to fans in the future just want to hang out. You guys were ON IT LIKE MONEY! WOW, for 40 years I love it!

[@homonovus6]

Meravigliosa dicotomia

[@americabythereza9105]

Omg !!!!!!! Just Awesome!!!!!

[@franz3951]

HAPPY SMITHS!!!!!

[@TheHardbrag]

man i love this song

[@melike8824]

Wow this new single is lit :dd

[@marcoaurelioamorim3968]

Puro som do surf!!velhos tempos do programa realce....saudade absurda!!!!!!!! banda de verdade,difícil surgir outra com tamanha qualidade...

[@renanrezende9501]

Não tem como ouvir esse som e não vir a mente praia

[@renzoaleman2025]

That baseline is sooo good

[@ChristopherWilliams-uc7xz]

WONDERFUL yes