It's true. Mozza wrote this song after rushing around London, desperately trying to get his hair done into its trademark quiff before a show.
I don't know whether he found it in time but it's making fun of himself as much as of people who rely on an image for their effect.
In his self-deprocating fashion, he almost implies that the only reason he is so powerful and successful is because of his looks and image (especially the quiff).
I think the title refers to the hairdressers being so busy, that they're 'on fire'. It's followed immediately by busy clippers etc so I think it means that rather than any gay connotations.
Apart from that its a wonderfully upbeat song, and a crushing blow to the small minded people who see Morrissey as serious and depressing.
It's true. Mozza wrote this song after rushing around London, desperately trying to get his hair done into its trademark quiff before a show. I don't know whether he found it in time but it's making fun of himself as much as of people who rely on an image for their effect. In his self-deprocating fashion, he almost implies that the only reason he is so powerful and successful is because of his looks and image (especially the quiff). I think the title refers to the hairdressers being so busy, that they're 'on fire'. It's followed immediately by busy clippers etc so I think it means that rather than any gay connotations. Apart from that its a wonderfully upbeat song, and a crushing blow to the small minded people who see Morrissey as serious and depressing.