November Spawned A Monster
Words by Morrissey, Music by Clive Langer

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Sleep on and dream of Love
because it's the closest you will
get to love
poor twisted child
so ugly, so ugly
poor twisted child
oh hug me, oh hug me
one November
spawned a monster
in the shape of this child
who later cried
"But Jesus made me, so
Jesus save me from
pity, sympathy
and people discussing me"
this frame of useless limbs
what can make GOOD
all the BAD that's been done?
And if the lights were out
could you even bear
to kiss her full on the mouth
or anywhere?
poor twisted child
so ugly, so ugly
poor twisted child
oh hug me, oh hug me
one November
spawned a monster
in the shape of this child
who must remain
a hostage to kindness
and the wheels underneath her
a hostage to kindness
and the wheels underneath her
a symbol of where mad, mad lovers
must PAUSE and draw the line
So sleep on and dream of love
because it's the closest
you will get to love
that November
is a time
which I must
put OUT of my mind
oh one fine day
LET IT BE SOON
she won't be rich or beautiful
but she'll be walking your streets
in the clothes that she went out
and chose for herself.

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Players
Morrissey - Voice
Andy Rourke - Bass Guitar
Kevin Armstrong - Guitars
Andrew Paresi - Drums
Mary Margaret O'Hara - Additional Voice

Recording Information
Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley

Officially Released Versions
Studio Version released on the "November Spawned A Monster" single (1990). Also released on the compilations Bona Drag (1990), Suedehead - The Best Of Morrissey (1997), and The Best Of Morrissey (2001).
Live Version recorded at the Zenith, Paris, on December 22, 1992 released on Beethoven Was Deaf (1993).
Live Version recorded at Earls Court, 2004 released on Live At Earls Court (2005).

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