In ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’ lyrics, Morrissey takes the opportunity to snipe iconic Oasis song
Morrisseyformer member of Smithsdebuted the song “Bonfire Of Teenagers,” whose lyrics talk about the Manchester Arena bombing during a concert by Ariana Grande in 2017, and defines the incident as “England’s 9/11,” according to information from the NME.
“This song is new, it’s about 9/11 in England,” the singer told the audience at a concert held in early July 2022 before performing the track. “Obviously, in happy old England, most people don’t talk about it – but I will.”
The lyrics of “Bonfire Of Teenagers” starts with “Teenage Bonfire, which is so high in the northwest May sky – Oh, you should have seen her walk out to the arena – On the way, she turned around and waved and smiled, ‘Goodbye.’“
Then, Morrissey take the opportunity to pin the Oasisband formed by the brothers Liam and Noel Gallagherwhen he states in the lyrics: “And the foolish people sing ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger‘ / And the idiots sing and sway: ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger‘ / I can guarantee I’ll look back in anger until the day I die.”
On the internet, several fans of the artist called the track “powerful,” while others questioned the nature of the lyrics. the writer Fiona Dodwell he wrote: “Morrissey expresses anger at the many innocent lives lost and even this is distorted and criticized by some. I am most baffled by those who DO NOT understand your feelings about this.”
“I feel like the problem here is calling the people of Manchester ‘silly’ and ‘idiot’ when they are grieving. I don’t live in Manchester, but I can’t see how a natural manifestation of grief should be criticized,” replied the photographer. Kevin Cummins.
I feel the issue here is calling the people of Manchester ‘silly’ and ‘morons’ when they were grieving. I don’t live in Manchester, but I fail to see how a natural outpouring of grief should be criticised.
— Kevin Cummins (@KCMANC) July 4, 2022
Manchester Arena terrorist attack
On May 22, 2017, 22 people died and hundreds were injured when a man detonated an explosive device at the end of a concert. Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena. After the tragedy, the song “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” of Oasisbecame an anthem of love and solidarity for many in the city – so Morrissey the quote in “Bonfire Of Teenagers.”
Source: Rollingstone
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