Morrissey - Ganglord Lyrics

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Chile, 2019.

**BEST REGARDS FROM ALBANIA**

Says much about being a "Targeted Individual", go Morrissey, go!

If you listen to the lyrics it sounds like jrs a targeted individual.

Reminds me of a chapter in my life, I will never forget about... I was facing 15 years in Federal prison. With God faith, and Family... one year just in time to see my second child come to in to this world.....🙏😎☠️

Old Morrissey fan here who's been resistant to most of his music after Southpaw. Haven't heard this except for when he's done it live. Wow, it's a really great song.

merci Morrissey, tout simplement toujours divin..

Such a strong, powerful song!!! Love it!!! Viva Moz!!!

The thumbnail looks like an FBI surveillance photo of Ganglord Morrissey. Suspected of the theft of millions of hearts no doubt.

Lyrical genius - Manchester’s finest - legend

The instrumental beginning sounds like Paul Weller track

The clock on the wall has a lot to answer for.

Getting ready for tomorrow night in NYC

Amazing song, only discovered it recently. It's up there with N.W.A. in it's power against the violent, corrupt, trigger-happy racist US cops

Along with Fuck the Po-Po by Corey Smith

Always heard on the web something different from Morrissey, always !!!

Dope as song I loved this man since day 1 I'm lucky to live in moz Angeles 🖤

Sensacional!

Magnificent from Morrisey

I love this song.

Black Pigeon Speaks Hullo.

Oh hello beloved BPS fancy meeting you here! I looked up this vid today during the Tommy Robinson/UK police state situation to hear the line "they say to serve and protect but what they mean to say is get back to your ghetto" which to me, pretty much sums up the message the UK establishment is sending to white working class Brits who are not towing the propaganda line.

The vocal melody and lyrics themself just sound so stupid. Like he's just spluttering out words. So distasteful. And exactly what association does Morrissey have with ganglords? Seems so out of place and a forced attempt to be masculine, in an cliche way. Like it's cool to associate with derelict violent characters. I don't understand how he went from his early career classics to this. I'm a huge morrissey fan, by the way. But it's like he lost his awareness and taste for what timeless music sounds like. He made it... once upon a time.

DylanHughesss Eww.

DylanHughesss i think its anti establishment and libertarian views.

Yes, the three comment responses sum up my reaction to this comment, but I still feel the need to say my piece. "And exactly what association does Morrissey have with ganglords?"
He's ALWAYS been fascinated with the gang mentality. He grew up in 70's Manchester and his area was flooded with gang activity. His attraction to them has been displayed throughout his career. Ever heard of FIRST OF THE GANG TO DIE???? Piccadilly Palare?

"Like it's cool to associate with derelict violent characters."
Yes derelict and violent like a person who "killed a policeman when he was thirteen"? (I want the one I can't have)
"Heavy-rings on bitten fingers. Black-eyed Susan sometimes shakes to break. So, watch it" That's a bit violent, isn't it? (Black-eyed Susan)
What about The Last of the Famous International Playboys, a song about idolizing criminals and murderers. A song that mentions the Kray twins with a heroic tint. "Dear hero imprisoned, with all the new crimes that you are perfecting, I can't hepl quoting you".
Not to mention the song called, "Jack the Ripper".
Trust, he doesn't write about these things because he thinks it'll make him look cool and masculine. I could only guess it's nostalgia for his upbringing.

Lastly, this song isn't even about ganglords, really. It's a song about police brutality. It's social commentary. He's anti-establishment and again, has always been that way. He often uses characters to write through.

Now, it's obviously fair to say you don't like the song but in criticizing it, you've criticized a lot of what Morrissey has always stood for.
I'll quote Ariadne Rimbaud2 in saying, "Are you really a Morrissey fan?"

Bellend

Lesly Mason Great answer great song

silly boy mozz 😆

Morrissey and The Smiths, The B-Sides Lords!! Such a magnificent song. Swords is a must, just as My Early Burglary Years.

Beyond important - the master has spoken.

Just saw him perform this at the Santa Barbara Bowl here in CA just a few hours ago. So heavy. And the man is really at the top of his game this far on. So good...

Yes, it was absolutely brilliant. I was there too. So powerful

Bill W He was way ahead of most in knowing how the world works.
So in tune.
A great man.

Bill W 29 times and every time gets better 😆

I saw him play it in Seattle at the beginning of his current tour. The most powerful thing I've ever witnessed at a music show. Stuck in my head 27 days later!

looks like the cementary off the 710 en Los Angeles, opps sorry Moz Angeles.

TheTirado2 yeah

awesome song, awesome fucking video. Also morrissey looks hot as fuck.

oh yeah!

Fuck yea! lol

Yep Morrisey stuff honey x

Cool dude

mozz i love you for ever

Only question I have is why is this filed in the category of comedy?! I know Morrissey's got the greatest sense of humour of all but this one's quite serious ;)

Excellent song. Played loud = kicks ass.

+Sarah Vista Seriously? Another girl that likes westerns? Finally. And you like Morrissey? (Figures, I categorize such interests under the same umbrella, if you like one uncommon thing, it's not too far off that you'll prolly like another) Anyway, nice to meet you.

Hell's yes I do…. nice to meet you chick! <3

Brilliant.  "what they really mean to say, is get yourself back to the ghetto..."

fucking police - why cant we stop them - we know it goes on..............

One of my favorites.

Love the the imagery. Love Morrissey. Makes me miss LA. Looking forward to seeing him tomorrow in slc!. btw . . . "the police can always be bribed."

One Of My Faves...The "Swords" B-Sides CD Is CLASS...

one of the best Moz tracks ever!!!!!

so true

I love this song !!!!

What is the video playing?

The official Morrissey video, Duh

I love girls like you.

Mi Amor!

Awesome video!

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