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Back to the Old House

The Smiths Rock

"Back to the Old House" is a melancholic track by the English rock band The Smiths, released in 1984 as part of their self-titled debut album. The song features Johnny Marr's distinctive guitar arpeggios and Morrissey's emotive vocals, conveying a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. Lyrically, "Back to the Old House" reflects on themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time, with Morrissey reminiscing about returning to a childhood home filled with bittersweet memories. The song's introspective lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation have made it a fan favorite and a standout track in The Smiths' discography.

Back to the Old House - The Smiths

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I would rather not go
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Back to the old house
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I would rather not go
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Back to the old house
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There's too many bad memories
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Too many memories there

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When you cycled by
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Here began all my dreams
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The saddest thing I've ever seen
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And you never knew
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How much I really liked you

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Because I never even told you
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Oh , and I meant to
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Are you still there or have you moved away?
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Or have you moved away?

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I would love to go
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Back to the old house
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But I never will
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I never will
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I never will