Lyric discussion by Linus 

When Morrissey says, "I love/The romance of crime" he is telling the truth. He told of Kray Brothers (The Last of the Famous International Playboys) Hector (First of the Gang to Die) and others both in his past and his present work.

The first verse is clearly alluded to Jack the Ripper, a despicable man in appearance.

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