Girlfriend In A Coma - The Smiths
Posted by Randy Jackson at 12:00 am in Dark, New Wave

The Smiths

I’m not really sure whether this song is supposed to be tongue-in-cheek or dreadfully serious–The band has many songs with heavy handed lyrics such as these (i.e. Meat Is Murder), so it’s really difficult to tell.

However, one thing is undeniable: this is a great song. The simple music hall beat, the thoughts of the boyfriend and the cool melody combine to make this one of the great two minute songs.

Here’s a link to the video

And of course, the lyrics:

Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know - it’s serious
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know - it’s really serious

There were times when I could
Have “murdered” her
(But you know, I would hate
Anything to happen to her)

No I don’t want to see her

Do you really think
She’ll pull through?
Do you really think
She’ll pull through?
Do …

Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know - it’s serious
My, my, my, my, my, my baby, goodbye

There were times when I could
Have “strangled” her
(But you know, I would hate
Anything to happen to her)
Would you please let me see her?

Do you really think
She’ll pull through?
Do you really think
She’ll pull through?
Do …
Let me whisper my last goodbyes

I know - it’s serious

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