Boxers

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About Boxers

"Boxers" is a song by Morrissey, released in January 1995 to promote a tour of the same name. The single reached number 23 in the UK Singles Chart, despite not featuring on an album at the time of the release. The title track and the two B-sides would later be compiled on the World of Morrissey that was released in February that year.


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Losing in front of your home crowd 
You wish the ground 
Would open up and take you down 
And will time never pass? 
Will time never pass for us? 

Your weary wife is walking away 
Your nephew is true 
Well, he thinks the world of you 
And I have to close my eyes 
Oh... 

Losing in front of your home town 
The crowd call your name 
They love you all the same 
The sound, the smell, and the spray 
You will take them all away 
And they'll stay 
Till the grave 

Your weary wife is walking away 
Your nephew, is true 
Well, he thinks the world of you 
And I have to close my eyes 
Oh... 

Losing in your home town 
Hell is the bell 
That will not ring again 
You will return one day 
Because of all the things that you see 
When your eyes close 

Your weary wife - walking away 
Your nephew, it's true 
He still thinks the world of you 
And I have to dry my eyes 
Oh...

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Morrissey

Steven Patrick Morrissey (born 22 May 1959), known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate entered the UK albums chart at number one. Widely regarded as an important innovator in indie music, Morrissey has been described by music magazine NME as "one of the most influential artists ever", and The Independent has stated "most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime".Pitchfork Media has called him "one of th… more »

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Written by: ALAIN WHYTE, STEVEN MORRISSEY

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist
"Boxers" is a song by Morrissey, the English singer and songwriter who gained fame as the frontman of the rock band The Smiths in the 1980s.
Release Date
"Boxers" was released in January 16, 1995 and was the lead single from the compilation album, 'World of Morrissey'.
Chart Performance
Despite reaching No. 23 on the UK Singles Chart, "Boxers" had the unusual distinction of being the highest new entry on charts only to be dropped from it the very next week.
Song Inspiration
The song is inspired by Morrissey's long-standing interest in boxing, reflecting on the life of a boxer and the trials they face.
Anniversary
In 2020, 'Morrissey Central', Morrissey's fan site, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the release of the song by sharing original promotional material for the single.
Music Video
The music video for "Boxers" features live performance footage from a then recent concert Morrissey had done in Sheffield, England.
Song Duration
The song has a runtime of 3 minutes and 28 seconds.
Lyrics
As with many of his songs, Morrissey's lyrics for "Boxers" showcase his talent for storytelling, characterization and emotion, depicting the struggle and determination of a lonely and defeated boxer.
B-Side Tracks
The single features three b-side tracks - "Have-a-Go Merchant," "Whatever Happens, I Love You" and "Billy Budd."
Record Labels
Released under the labels of Parlophone in the U.K and Sire/Reprise in the U.S.

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