If Only Morrissey Wasn’t So Morrissey-Esque

Sparks “Lighten Up, Morrissey” – The title may give you the impression that Sparks are slagging off Morrissey, but that’s not really the case — if anything, this is more of a tongue-in-cheek celebration of the singer’s outsize persona and ability to inspire intense fandom that often crosses over into unrequited love. The character in the song is dealing with unrequited love himself — he’s crazy for a woman who is obsessed with Morrissey, and he is convinced that he cannot possibly live up to the standard set by the Pope of Mope. He becomes self-conscious about pretty much every aspect of his being, and begins to feel like a straight, steak-chomping, snark-free Anti-Moz. It’s a funny song, in part because the tune becomes more over-the-top and glam as the character becomes more exasperated and insecure. (Click here to buy it from Amazon.)