Discover the story of the song > The Last of the Famous International Playboys – Morrissey

The protagonist is singing about being in jail and admiring a famous criminal, hoping that the criminal knows his name. He also asks if another famous criminal knows his face. He reflects on how the media often glorifies killers and wonders if he has resorted to violence and crime in order to be more attractive to his romantic partner. Despite this, he claims he is not naturally evil.