One of Morrissey's greatest lyrical achievements. He knew he inspired the same kind of intense adulation in his listeners that he had himself experienced through his strong relationship with the New York Dolls, T. Rex and other artists, and he used this knowledge to create a song aimed directly at his most passionate fans - a plea not to forget him, even when they had achieved the happiness he believes himself incapable of achieving.
Personally, it is the little things that really get me with Rubber Ring. The samples at the end lend a menacing, sinister air to the song, and the "lift shaft" sound never fails to send chills up my spine. Morrissey's delivery of the line "do you...love me like you used to?" is simply beautiful.
One of Morrissey's greatest lyrical achievements. He knew he inspired the same kind of intense adulation in his listeners that he had himself experienced through his strong relationship with the New York Dolls, T. Rex and other artists, and he used this knowledge to create a song aimed directly at his most passionate fans - a plea not to forget him, even when they had achieved the happiness he believes himself incapable of achieving.
Personally, it is the little things that really get me with Rubber Ring. The samples at the end lend a menacing, sinister air to the song, and the "lift shaft" sound never fails to send chills up my spine. Morrissey's delivery of the line "do you...love me like you used to?" is simply beautiful.