We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful
Morrissey
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We hate it when our friends become successful We hate it when our friends become successful Oh, look at those clothes Now look at that face, it's so old And such a video ! Well, it's really laughable Ha, ha, ha [Chorus:] We hate it when our friends become successful And if they're Northern, that makes it even worse And if we can destroy them You bet your life we will Destroy them If we can hurt them Well, we may as well It's really laughable Ha, ha, ha You see, it should've been me It could've been me Everybody knows Everybody says so They say : "Ah, you have loads of songs So many songs More songs than they'd stand We hate it when our friends become successful We hate it when our friends become successful Oh, look at those clothes Now look at that face, it's so old And such a video ! Well, it's really laughable Ha, ha, ha [Chorus] Just listen La, la-la, la-la
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Written by: ALAIN WHYTE, STEVEN MORRISSEY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release"We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful" is a song by English singer Morrissey. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, "Your Arsenal," in April 1992.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its cynical title, the song achieved considerable success in the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 17, making it one of Morrissey's top 20 hits in his post-Smiths career.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of the song has often been interpreted as Morrissey's reflection on his own experiences in the music industry. The song paints a picture of jealousy, bitterness, and resentment that is often felt when a fellow musician achieves sudden success.
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Critical ReceptionCritics typically view the track as one of Morrissey's best early solo works. Its frank, acerbic lyrics, combined with its catchy, upbeat melody, make it a standout track in his discography.
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Cover VersionInteresting fact, the alternative rock band Reel Big Fish recorded a ska version of "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful" for their 1997 album, "Turn The Radio Off."
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Song ProducerThe song was produced by Mick Ronson, who was known as the guitarist for David Bowie’s backing band, the Spiders from Mars, further enhancing the rock and roll vibe in the song.
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SongwritersMorrissey co-wrote the song with his long-time collaborator, Alain Whyte. The duo has been responsible for many of Morrissey’s hits.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Tim Broad, and its enigmatic, artsy visuals further bolstered the song's popularity.
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Live PerformancesMorrissey often includes "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful" in his setlists for live performances, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the song among fans.
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American AudienceAlthough the song wasn’t as warmly received in the U.S. as it was in the UK, it has nonetheless managed to gain a cult following among Morrissey’s American fans.
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