Lyrics Heaven Knows Im Miserable Now

Heaven Knows Im Miserable Now was written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr of The Smiths. The lyrics express Morrisseys irony and dissatisfaction with life and work. It famously captures the spirit of disillusionment of British youth in the 1980s. The song is a response to societal expectations that one should always be happy.

I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour
But heaven knows I'm miserable now
I was looking for a job, and then I found a job
And heaven knows I'm miserable now
In my life
Why do I give valuable time
To people who don't care if I live or die ?
Two lovers entwined pass me by
And heaven knows I'm miserable now
I was looking for a job, and then I found a job
And heaven knows I'm miserable now
In my life
Why do I give valuable time
To people who don't care if I live or die?
What she asked of me at the end of the day
Caligula would have blushed
"Oh, you've been in the house too long" she said
And I na - turally fled
In my life
Why do I smile
At people who I'd much rather kick in the eye?
I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour
But heaven knows I'm miserable now
"Oh, you've been in the house too long" she said
And I na - turally fled
In my life
Why do I give valuable time
To people who don't care if I live or die?