There is a Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths

Reviewed by Dream Catcher
Song Time: 4 Minutes and 5 seconds

There is a Light That Never Goes Out
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Sadly, the first time I heard of the Smiths was when watching one of my favorite movies, (500) Days of Summer. The main character, Tom, loved the Smiths, and the first real conversation he had with his love interest (Summer) was about them. Summer actually hears him listening to this song and says he has good taste in music. Anyways, you don't really need to know the details of the movie (500) Days of Summer. Yet. That's another review, I guess. But, anyways, that's how I came to hearing about the Smiths. I looked them up. And then I heard this song. At first I wasn't sure what to think because they have an interesting sound that I'm sure not all people would like. But I have to say I LOVE the chorus. It make me laugh almost every time I hear it (it can at least get a smile), even if it isn't supposed to. It's just talking about different ways to die - only two reasons, actually - but the way they say it somehow makes it funny to me. A morbid type of funny, I guess. But my favorite line comes next and it's what makes the song: "To die by your side/ is such a heavenly way to die". I dunno. It's great. Then it goes onto "And if a ten-ton truck/ kills the both of us/ to die by your side/ well, the pleasure - the privilege is mine". But my favorite line is definitely "to die by your side/ is such a heavenly way to die". So that I love.

The song is sad and not at the same time. The meaning, I mean. Because it's about this guy who's out driving with someone they care about (be it friend or more than a friend, it doesn't really specify - but I'm going to go with more than a friend). He wants to drive somewhere where there's life. He doesn't want to go home because home isn't really home anymore. He's not welcome - for whatever reason. He likes being away from that - driving with this person he's singing to. He says he wouldn't care if he died right then, driving, because "to die by your side is such a heavenly way to die". I love that. Mostly the use of the word "heavenly", I think. It's not a word you hear very often (of course this song isn't exactly new...80s...still...) and it's not a word you would expect to hear when talking about being hit with a double-decker bus or ten-ton truck. But by that line he means that things aren't so bad, because he's with this person. Even dying would be heavenly. I love that. I just keep singing that line over and over. "To die by your side/ is such a heavenly way to die".  I was out driving today (basically learning how to drive with my mom, because I just got my permit) and I was singing this song under my breath. And then I was laughing, because singing about being hit by various vehicles isn't the greatest thing to be singing about during your third driving attempt. :) I'm proud to say I did not hit any double decker buses or ten ton trucks. Or any car, for that matter. I'm babbling. Anyways...

I don't know how to describe the tune. Kind of upbeat, I guess, but not like techno or pop or dance or anything upbeat like that. It's alternative/rock. There's some guitar but nothing crazy or distracting from the lyrics. Simple guitar that's in the background and doesn't change throughout the song. The drums are that way, too. They're there, but they don't jump out at you. The voice of the singer is interesting and different. Some people wouldn't like it, I think. But I do. It's cool. Like I said, different. And I appreciate different. And it's not like he can't carry a tune. Because he obviously can in this song. I dunno, I like it. But I also just love this song.  Overall I just think this song is really great. I've been listening to it on repeat (what I do when I decide to review a song/album) and haven't gotten tired of it yet. Not everyone will like something like this, because it's kind of different, but I think it's cool. And I'd recommend it. Listen to it. And love it. Now. Favorite Line (I'm sure you can guess it...) : "To die by your side/ is such a heavenly way to die".

Real Teen Rating ~ A : Worth Buying!