The Smiths - Rubber Ring

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[@thesmiths5395]

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[@cinemageplt]

The drumming game in this one is phenomenal, Rourke bass too and Morrissey voice, and the lyrics and... everything is perfect in Rubber Ring. So underrated

[@denisewhitney8174]

Absolutely. Johnny Marr.

[@mustertherohirrim7315]

Its all so much much

[@F16CBlock52]

the bass line is absolutely epic! it works so magnificent and perfectly

[@cinemageplt]

@@F16CBlock52 So true, one of my favs of the smiths

[@F16CBlock52]

@@cinemageplt yeah one of my favourite too...cheers from Italy!

[@aeropro7558]

50 now and remember lying in bed singing this .....they were indeed the songs that saved my life. "Hear my voice in your head and think of me kindly)".......I sure will.

[@m.h.8664]

Nearly 50, lying there too… not sure whether it saved my life… but The Smiths are the best band of all times.

[@DJ_DKBGD]

This is The Smiths songs for the die hard fans. It was penned by Morrissey directly to his fans. He was telling those of us who were miserable and lonely teens to stay strong. He was our only friend but one day we would all get laid, have a social life and be popular. Because it's true, The Smiths songs were the only ones that ever stood by us.

[@oscillatewildly6553]

Thank you for pointing this out because some"fans" have forgotten these lyrics and could do with a re-listen! "do you love me like you used to?" "But don't forget the songs that made you laugh and the songs that made you cry, Yes you're older now and you're a clever swine but they were the only ones that ever stood by you" ... "I'm here with a cause I'm here with a torch in the corner of the room can you hear me?" "And when you're dancing and laughing and finally living hear my voice in your head and think of me kindly". People are claiming to have previously loved him but have now given up on him! It's the "new Thang" to character assassinate, cancel culture. Attention seeking immature and ill informed brats. At least when Morrissey has a bitch about someone or something he either has a reason, or is just being humourous, flippant. Morrissey is still outspoken and outlandish and holds true to his convictions. All those people on the record covers are people he admired, people he loved, people who intrigued him ... At Morrissey concerts you still see back drops featuring some of these people, he practically devoted an entire chapter in his autobiography ripping Julie Birchmore to shreds over something she wrote in the music press years earlier about Patti Smith, whom he is friends with. Julie Birchmore made cruel remarks about her looks, Patti Smith happened to read the article minutes before having to go onstage, she said she felt the pain in every bone of her body. I love that Morrissey never forgot this and many years later when Julie Birchmore requested an interview, he agreed ... Just to get close to the enemy, so he could humiliate her afterwards! I love it when Moz gets bitchy, he's so brilliant at it, he's usually doing it with humour, which some of this generation's fans just don't get ... His humour is very dry ... He once introduced This charming man by saying, very matter of factly, "This is a song about a bicycle". I saw a thread where two Morrissey fans were discussing Morrissey's birth defect, having a big head when he was born, Morrissey wrote this in his autobiography, it was the opening line ... It was his humourous way at having a dig at himself, before anyone else had the chance. They actually thought he was born with an oversized head which caused his mother great pain, hilarious! Long rant over! Thanks for your words, nice to read. I did go off track quite a lot! I hope it's obvious when I'm responding directly and when I'm going on a rant, not aimed at anyone in particular!!!

[@yaniggajohn8487]

cope and dilate

[@denisewhitney8174]

I felt that.

[@hailtodachimp2950]

@@yaniggajohn8487 Seethe

[@pyewackett5]

Bollox ..

[@yekimsrennihs-yhprum2074]

Rourke and Joyce still don't get the recognition they deserve. Probably the best rhythm section of the 80's.

[@donlaporte9322]

This isn't said enough.

[@martinstanton2048]

Probably...? But yes you are extremely correct

[@doctorwhouse3881]

They don't really beat the more explicitly funk, dub, and jazz inspired ones, but they are definitely excellent ones and get extremely underdiscussed as opposed to Marr and Morrissey.

[@graham3550]

I came straight here when I heard the devastating news. RIP Andy Rourke.

[@paranoidandroid4270]

Horrible just horrible. He was a transformative bassist. A legend.

[@holdencaulfield4230]

"And when you're dancing and laughing and finally living hear my voice in your head and think of me kindly" this sentence is engraved in my heart...

[@HorseGirl4498]

A sad fact widely known The most impassionate song To a lonely soul Is so easily outgrown But don't forget the songs That made you smile And the songs that made you cry When you lay in awe On the bedroom floor And said : "Oh, oh, smother me Mother" No Rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring La The passing of time And all of its crimes Is making me sad again The passing of time And all of its sickening crimes Is making me sad again But don't forget the songs That made you cry And the songs that saved your life Yes, you're older now And you're a clever swine But they were the only ones who ever stood by you The passing of time leaves empty lives Waiting to be filled (the passing) The passing of time Leaves empty lives Waiting to be filled I'm here with the cause I'm holding the torch In the corner of your room Can you hear me? And when you're dancing and laughing And finally living Hear my voice in your head And think of me kindly No Rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring La No Rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring Do you Love me like you used to? Oh Rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring La You're clever Everybody's clever nowadays You're clever Everybody's clever nowadays You are sleeping You do not want to believe You are sleeping You do not want to believe You are sleeping You do not want to believe You are sleeping

[@kushgupta1465]

Thank you good person...so much

[@iasnaia-poliana]

One of their best tracks... and one of the most beautiful bass lines by Andy Rourke.

[@nanosmaria]

This song saved my life...

[@mathildaweir]

The meaning and melody of this song makes it one of the saddest

[@chrisculpepper4930]

RIP Andy. Devastated this morning.

[@luislizard2626]

I love the impact of this song its like Morrissey is slapping you on the face telling you not to give up

[@denisewhitney8174]

People who really adore the smiths are the passionate empathic souls of life. I often feel your pain with much joy and hope. I love you, Moz.

[@joekreissl4499]

What about immigrants

[@aplant9980]

​@@pyewackett5 it's a bit out of the blue, but I think they're referencing Morrissey's more... problematic current opinions. The change from who he was then to who he is now is baffling

[@pyewackett5]

@@aplant9980 He remains as he's always been.

[@Eruiz2001]

Classic Smith’s song. Still remember when I heard this song during the summer before high school… album blew my mind 🤯

[@glortw]

The passing of time, and all of its crimes, is making me sad again.

[@varicosevaynes]

God that sample of Konstantin Raudive’s Breakthrough is brilliant. Even if it’s clearly fake the quote they chose is by far the creepiest yet most powerful. “You are sleeping. You do not want to believe.”

[@pyewackett5]

This song in particular brought it home to me that even the mighty Moz cannot pull this song off on his own without help, from gifted musicians . (Probably cos it's my favourite) Bought my son a bass at christmas & he's just loving Rourke's vibe in the Smiths. The lad has impeccable taste

[@thejessman1460]

I haven’t forgotten this song!

[@WillieWagglestick]

@2:12 .....and when you're dancing and laughing and finally living, hear my voice in your head and think of me kindly...

[@reiluvi]

I enjoy their music so much

[@dzebr]

like do we all

[@MariadoCarmoMindu]

RIP Andy Rourke

[@roiybenkel682]

A sad fact widely known The most impassionate song To a lonely soul Is so easily outgrown But don't forget the songs That made you smile And the songs that made you cry When you lay in awe On the bedroom floor And said : "Oh, oh, smother me Mother..." No... Rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring La... The passing of time And all of its crimes Is making me sad again The passing of time And all of its sickening crimes Is making me sad again But don't forget the songs That made you cry And the songs that saved your life Yes, you're older now And you're a clever swine But they were the only ones who ever stood by you The passing of time leaves empty lives Waiting to be filled (the passing...) The passing of time Leaves empty lives Waiting to be filled I'm here with the cause I'm holding the torch In the corner of your room Can you hear me? And when you're dancing and laughing And finally living Hear my voice in your head And think of me kindly No... Rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring La... No... Rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring Do you Love me like you used to? Oh... Rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring La... You're clever Everybody's clever nowadays You're clever Everybody's clever nowadays You are sleeping You do not want to believe You are sleeping You do not want to believe You are sleeping You do not want to believe You are sleeping

[@goojessi]

The l

[@denisewhitney8174]

I love you, Moz.

[@Purplenpinkk]

Will never outgrow...the only ones who ever stood by me...life preserver...my rubber ring...

[@n8kress]

I always wondered what Rubber Ring meant. that's the best explanation ive heard so im going with it!

[@MisatoKatsuragiHD]

The first Smiths song I remember listening

[@Mellun-P]

first. love this song and the smiths

[@thesmiths5395]

Same bud

[@pyewackett5]

Shelagh Delaney 'nuff said :)

[@Risviltsov]

I may have moved on to the likes of My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive, but I can still sing most Smiths songs by heart. I won't forget the music. Got me through my upperclassman HS years.

[@fivegayrats4963]

this song is my bread and butter

[@stoneage1971]

Genius & a b side!

[@mustertherohirrim7315]

Very wicked tune. Viva earth.

[@alexanderluedeke4959]

Love it!

[@vajra1171]

great song

[@mysticlawlotus]

A sad fact widely known The most impassionate song To a lonely soul Is so easily outgrown But don't forget the songs That made you smile And the songs that made you cry When you lay in awe On the bedroom floor And said : "Oh, oh, smother me Mother" No Rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring, rubber ring La

[@shilohbrutalis582]

The Definitive Yearner. Celebrate

[@sterlingblake7655]

EVEN THEIR WORST SONGS ARE BRILLIANT. THANKS FOR POSTING

[@thesmiths5395]

Sterling Blake Ahaha thanks for the comment! And I agree!!.....well maybe Golden lights is arguably terrible, has its charm tho! 😁

[@cynthiasarah4286]

This is my favorite song of theirs besides this entire album

[@AlisonBryen]

This is my favourite Smith's song.

[@gonzaloalcantara378]

@@AlisonBryen Same here... How can somebody possibly think this is "one of the worst"???

[@Keil206]

♡

[@Stu-The-Cue]

You are sleeping. You do not want to believe. No truer words could be attributed to the current state of affairs

[@hwizell7478]

Everybody’s clever nowadays

[@cosmicactivity299]

❤❤

[@jackbridge4363]

Reminds me of exploring round Wigan

[@jali898]

I must have passed you in the street at some point...spent most of my childhood walking around wigan in the rain listening to the smiths😂

[@m.h.8664]

Mine too

[@lorenzocolston8816]

Marrs guitar is if not the best....one of thee best. Shit if he ain't playing da blues. Smiths please reunite

[@holdencaulfield4230]

😢

[@MrGleamMusic]

< 3 [1/11]

[@mikebreslaw9651]

80's .. drops mic

[@migueljurado3559]

Towapa

[@oli829]

What's the you are sleeping part about

[@antonandraslindamoodwhite5407]

it's a recording of a woman reading from an EVP transcript - according to a magazine I read it was taken from an LP Morrissey owned

[@TheSmiths10Tons]

You are sleeping.

[@empiricaltheory6650]

You do not want to believe.

[@GoogooogaagaaCoochie]

I love this song