I think the song could be interpreted as being from the perspective of the serial killer. The ripper could be speaking directly to the prostitutes and then in the studio version’s third verse (which is a b-side to Certain People I Know) he is reflecting on the pros and cons of being an outsider, something Morrissey knows a thing or two about.
I think the song could be interpreted as being from the perspective of the serial killer. The ripper could be speaking directly to the prostitutes and then in the studio version’s third verse (which is a b-side to Certain People I Know) he is reflecting on the pros and cons of being an outsider, something Morrissey knows a thing or two about.