The Bullfighter Dies
Morrissey
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Mad in Madrid Ill in Seville Lonely in Barcelona Then someone told you and you cheered Hooray, hooray The bullfighter dies Hooray, hooray The bullfighter dies And nobody cries Nobody cries Because we all want the bull to survive Gaga in Málaga No mercy in Murcia Mental in Valencia Then someone tells you and you cheer Hooray, hooray The bullfighter dies Hooray, hooray The bullfighter dies And nobody cries Nobody cries Because we all want the bull to survive
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Written by: JESSE ALEJANDRO TOBIAS, STEVEN MORRISSEY
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10 facts about this song
Artist"The Bullfighter Dies" is a song by English singer Morrissey, who first gained fame in the 1980s as the frontman of The Smiths before launching a successful solo career.
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Album InformationThis song is from Morrissey's tenth solo studio album, "World Peace Is None of Your Business," released in 2014.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics express Morrissey's long-standing opposition to bullfighting, a stance congruent with his equally known advocacy for animal rights.
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Song's PlotThe track tells the story of a bullfight that concludes with the bullfighter dying instead of the bull. The crowd is painted as celebrating the bull's victory, which is a stance reflective of Morrissey's sentiment toward bullfighting.
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Music GenreJust like most of Morrissey's music, "The Bullfighter Dies" can be classified as indie rock or alternative rock.
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Song LengthThis is one of Morrissey's shorter songs, with a runtime of just over two minutes.
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ControversyThe song's topic and lyrics, which cheer at the death of a bullfighter, drew mixed reactions, mirroring the polarized perspectives on bullfighting around the world.
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Live Performances"The Bullfighter Dies" became a staple in Morrissey's live performances during his 2014 and 2015 tours.
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Pro-animal RightsThe song's stance is consistent with Morrissey's activism in animal rights. He's been a key figure for PETA and is a vocal critic of animal cruelty.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song, released on YouTube, features graphic bullfighting footage, underlining the harsh realities behind the controversial sport.
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