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Who sang How Soon Is Now??
Release date: 1984
Duration: 06:43
Writer(s): Johnny Marr, Morrissey
Producer(s): John Porter

The Smiths released the song How Soon Is Now?. Date of release: 1984.

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The meaning of the song 'How Soon Is Now? ', based on the lyrics
What is How Soon Is Now? about?
🎶 How Soon Is Now? song analysis
The song is about the feeling of being an outsider and the desire to be loved.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘How Soon Is Now?’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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The Smiths - Short Biography

- The Smiths is a band formed in Manchester, England, in 1982
- Composed of Morrissey (singer), Johnny Marr (guitarist), Andy Rourke (bassist) and Mike Joyce (drummer).
- One of the most important bands of the British independent music scene of the 1980s.
- They have developed a cult following throughout their career.
- Considered one of the most influential alternative rock bands of all time.
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The Smiths' song How Soon Is Now? was written by guitarist Johnny Marr and singer Morrissey. It was first recorded in 1984 and released as a single in 1985. The song was written while Marr was composing the chords for the song and stopped to write the melody for Morrissey's voice. Morrissey then wrote the lyrics for the song. The song is about a recurring theme in Morrissey's songs, namely isolation and loneliness.

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