William, It Was Really Nothing
The Smiths
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The rain falls hard on a humdrum town This town has dragged you down Oh, the rain falls hard on a humdrum town This town has dragged you down Oh, no, and everybody's got to live their life And God knows I've got to live mine God knows I've got to live mine William, William it was really nothing William, William it was really nothing It was your life... How can you stay with a fat girl who'll say: "Oh! Would you like to marry me? "And if you like you can buy the ring" She doesn't care about anything Would you like to marry me? And if you like you can buy the ring I don't dream about anyone - except myself! Oh, William, William it was really nothing William, William
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Written by: STEVEN MORRISSEY, JOHNNY MARR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Background"William, It Was Really Nothing" was released by the British rock band, The Smiths, in 1984. It is a post-punk single from their second studio album "Meat Is Murder."
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SongwriterThe song was written by all four members of The Smiths - Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce. However, the lyrics are largely credited to Morrissey, and the music to Johnny Marr.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its initial release, the song peaked at number 17 in the UK Singles Chart, indicating its popularity in the band's home country.
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LengthThe original version of the song is just over two minutes long. This makes it one of the Smiths' shortest songs.
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InterpretationThe song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but Morrissey has suggested it is about the pressures of conventional masculinity and expectations.
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Cover Versions"William, It Was Really Nothing" has been covered by several artists, including the Divine Comedy and Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, indicating its impact within the music industry.
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InfluenceThe song is known to have inspired the chart-topping single, 'Just Like Heaven', by The Cure. The Cure's Robert Smith has admitted the opening riff of their song was influenced by this Smiths' track.
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ThemeThe song illustrates recurring themes in Morrissey's work, such as boredom, disillusionment, and the constraints of suburban life.
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RecognitionIn 2014, "William, It Was Really Nothing" was listed by NME magazine as one of the '500 Greatest Songs of All Time.'
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Different VersionsThe song was re-released in both 1988 and 1992 as part of different compilation albums, proving its enduring appeal.
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