Girlfriend in a Coma (2:03)
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“Girlfriend in a Coma” is a song by The Smiths. It was released as a single in August 1987, reaching #13 in the UK Singles Chart.
It was the first of three singles from the band’s last studio album Strangeways, Here We Come. As such, it was the last single to include newly recorded material on the b-side. It holds the distinction of containing the last recorded Smiths song,
I Keep Mine Hidden. Also included – and recorded at the same session – was a cover version of a Cilla Black song, Work Is a Four-Letter Word. Morrissey’s insistence on recording this song incurred the wrath of Johnny Marr who left the band not long afterwards.
The single itself is a tongue-in-cheek, music hall inflected song that clocks in at a mere two minutes and two seconds. Although seemingly lightweight and catchy, the song features acidic, ambiguous lyrics. The song also contains peak guitar work by Johnny Marr.
It was the first of three singles from the band’s last studio album Strangeways, Here We Come. As such, it was the last single to include newly recorded material on the b-side. It holds the distinction of containing the last recorded Smiths song,
I Keep Mine Hidden. Also included – and recorded at the same session – was a cover version of a Cilla Black song, Work Is a Four-Letter Word. Morrissey’s insistence on recording this song incurred the wrath of Johnny Marr who left the band not long afterwards.The single itself is a tongue-in-cheek, music hall inflected song that clocks in at a mere two minutes and two seconds. Although seemingly lightweight and catchy, the song features acidic, ambiguous lyrics. The song also contains peak guitar work by Johnny Marr.
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This is a cautionary tale of boredom and its effect on four youths with a penchant for ironic humour. Oh The Smiths make it so easy.
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Shouts
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ponygon wrote:
Yeah, me too, I used to think how much he would piss off all the old people with his flippant ditty about comas and last goodbyes and all of that. He just did it for that reason you know.
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thirdprofile wrote:
i remember when i was younger i used to find this song utterly hilarious.
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TheLoveGuru wrote:
Great, great tune!
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MalachyMcGovern wrote:
sheit. pure n simple
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stephsayss wrote:
This very well may be my favorite song...ever.
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unlovely wrote:
bizarre, but I love it.
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Human-Spacevolt wrote:
Morrissey what goes in that head of yours?
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Stoov wrote:
Sublime <3
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Orange1999 wrote:
Beautiful song.
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Jennaye wrote:
fucking love thiiiss
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davidbowiegirl wrote:
Great song <3
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Bobby357 wrote:
do you really think she'll pull through?
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Injektilo623 wrote:
I wish the last.fm shout board was more like SongMeanings discussions. Oh well. Nice tune.
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MEDS336 wrote:
I hate to say it but this is my least favorite Smiths song.
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danydaniella wrote:
I love sing this music hahaha
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creepingdeath48 wrote:
the length is perfect
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RaulRoque wrote:
Love this... Could be longer.
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karllands wrote:
Eu gosto muito!
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megansmall wrote:
my my my my my baby, goodbye...
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ragazza2008 wrote:
what's this ? instrumental and muzak like production ? yuk
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