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The Smiths - Paint A Vulgar Picture

The Smiths - Paint A Vulgar Picture

"The Smiths - Paint A Vulgar Picture" is not a movie or a television show but rather a song by the British indie rock band, The Smiths. Released in 1987, this track is featured on their fourth studio album, "Strangeways, Here We Come". The band members of The Smiths include Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass), and Mike Joyce (drums).

"Paint A Vulgar Picture" is a sardonic commentary on the music industry, specifically focusing on the exploitation of deceased artists for profit. The lyrics depict the callous nature of record companies who shamelessly market posthumous releases, merchandising, and memorabilia to capitalize on the success of once-popular musicians. The song's melancholic melody and Morrissey's distinctively haunting vocals perfectly capture the discontent and cynicism conveyed in the lyrics.

To enjoy the sounds of The Smiths and their iconic track "Paint A Vulgar Picture," you can play and download their music on various music platforms or explore their discography on their official website.

And oh, the sickening greed
And when it fails to recoup
At the record company meeting
Best of! Most of!
BPI, MTV, BBC You could have said no
But me and my 'true love'
But me and my 'true love'
But to you I was faceless
Buy both, and feel deceived
Double pack with a photograph
Extra track and a tacky badge
I walked a pace behind you at the soundcheck
If you'd wanted to But you could have said no
In my heart I begged "Take me with you ...
Leads us headlong into harm
No, they can never touch you now
Oh...
On their hands a dead star
On their hands a dead star
On their hands at last! A dead star !
Re issue! Re package! Re package!
Sadly this was your life
Sadly, this was your life
Slip them into different sleeves!
So, in my bedroom in those 'ugly new houses'
The sycophantic slags all say
This was your life...
Well, maybe :
What makes most people feel happy
Will never meet again
Will never meet again...
World tour! media whore
You could have said no
You could have said no
You could have walked away
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
You're just the same as I am
...Couldn't you?
"I knew him first, and I knew him well"
"Please them , please them !" "Please them !"
"Please them ! Please then!"

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