Certain People I Know
Morrissey
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I take the cue from Certain people I know I use the cue And then I Hand it on to you And when I swing it So, it catches his eye... (weren't you there ? - you'd have died !) I trust the views of Certain people I know They look at danger And they Laugh their heads off Their clothes are imitation George the 23rd (don't you find this absurd?) I'd hate to be like Certain people I know They break their necks And can't afford to Get them fixed Ah, they'd sacrifice all Of their principles for Anything cashable I do believe it's terrible Oh, wo, wo Ah, ah, ah, ah Oh, wo, wo Ah, ah, ah, ah Oh, wo, wo Ah, ah, ah, ah
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Written by: ALAIN WHYTE, STEVEN MORRISSEY
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
General"Certain People I Know" is a song by English singer-songwriter Morrissey. It was included in his third studio album "Your Arsenal".
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ReleaseThe song was released in December 1992 by HMV Records as the third single from the album.
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AuthorshipLike the rest of the songs in the album, "Certain People I Know" was written by Morrissey and his band's guitarist, Alain Whyte.
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GenreThe song is generally classified as indie rock, but also takes influence from glam rock, a style that permeates much of the "Your Arsenal" album.
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Chart Performance"Certain People I Know" reached number 35 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the chart for five weeks.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Zack Snyder, who later became well-known for directing films like "300" and "Justice League."
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ThemeThe song is said to take aim at certain people in Morrissey's life who have disappointed him or let him down, although who specifically these people are is left ambiguous.
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Live PerformanceThe song was performed live by Morrissey during his 1992 and 1993 concerts, but it hasn't seen much stage time in recent years.
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Cover VersionsWhile not a heavily covered song, "Certain People I Know" has seen various tributes by fans and musicians, including a notable version by indie rock band The Dodos.
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Critical ReceptionOverall, "Certain People I Know" has been viewed positively by music critics, with many praising its upbeat rock-and-roll sound.
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