Bigmouth Strikes Again was written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr, members of the British band The Smiths. The song is known for its ironic humor and the peculiar way it addresses serious themes such as communication and misunderstanding. The reference to Joan of Arc, who was a French national heroine and a saint of the Catholic Church, suggests a feeling of being a misunderstood martyr, while the mention of her Walkman starting to melt adds a mode ... See more [+] rn touch of humor to the tale of suffering.
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Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking when
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I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head______________________
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Sweetness, sweetness I was only joking when
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I said by rights you should be bludgeoned in your bed.__________
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And now I know how Joan of Arc felt, now I know how
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Joan of Arc felt,____ _____as the flames rose
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to her Roman nose and her Walkman started to melt_______
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Bigmouth la da da da da
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Bigmouth strikes again and I've got no right to take my place with the
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human race
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And now I know how Joan of Arc felt, now I know how
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Joan of Arc felt,____ _____as the flames rose
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to her Roman nose and her hearing aid started to melt_______
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Bigmouth la da da da da
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Bigmouth strikes again and I've got no right to take my place with the