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The Smiths - This Night Has Opened My Eyes (Official Lyric Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr
Electric Guitar
Morrissey
Morrissey
Vocals
Andy Rourke
Andy Rourke
Bass Guitar
Mike Joyce
Mike Joyce
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr
Songwriter
Morrissey
Morrissey
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Roger Pusey
Roger Pusey
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
In a river the colour of lead
Immerse the baby's head
Wrap her up in the News of the World
Dump her on a doorstep, girl
This night has opened my eyes
And I will never sleep again
[Verse 2]
You kicked and cried like a bullied child
A grown man of twenty-five
Oh, he said he'd cure your ills
But he didn't and he never will
Oh, save your life
Because you've only got one
[Chorus]
The dream has gone, but the baby is real
Oh, you did a good thing
She could have been a poet
Or she could have been a fool
Oh, you did a bad thing
And I'm not happy, and I'm not sad
[Verse 3]
A shoeless child on a swing
Reminds you of your own again
She took away your troubles
Oh, but then again, she left pain
Oh, please save your life
Because you've only got one
[Chorus]
The dream has gone, but the baby is real
Oh, you did a good thing
She could have been a poet
Or she could have been a fool
Oh, you did a bad thing
And I'm not happy, and I'm not sad
[Refrain]
And I'm not happy and I'm not sad
[Outro]
And I'm not happy and I'm not sad
Written by: Steven Morrissey, Johnny Marr

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