This document provides lyrics and analysis for the song "Girlfriend in a Coma" by The Smiths. The song is written from the perspective of a man whose girlfriend is in a coma. Throughout the lyrics, he questions whether she will "pull through" or recover from her condition. The analysis notes that the song could be seen as a metaphor for a stale relationship, and that the lyrics portray the narrator's desire for the relationship to improve even after difficulties. The juxtaposition of the serious subject matter with Morrissey's casual delivery and the light instrumentation is also highlighted.

1. Girlfriend in a Coma- The Smiths. Written by Johnny Marr and Steven Patrick Morrissey.
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know - it's serious
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know - it's really serious
There were times when I could
Have "murdered" her
but you know, I would hate
Anything to happen to her)
No, I don't want to see her
Do you really think
She'll pull through?
Do you really think
She'll pull through?
Do...
Girlfriend in a coma, I know
I know - it's serious
My, my, my, my, my, my baby, goodbye
There were times when I could
Have "strangled" her
(but you know, I would hate
Anything to happen to her)
Would you please
Let me see her !
Do you really think
She'll pull through ?
Do you really think
This could be a metaphor for the fact that
the relationship hadbecome stale andboring
for the main narrator.
The lyrics are from the first person
perspective of a man. This makes the
song more personablefor thelistener
who could possiblyrelate to the idea
of a stale, boring relationship.
This sectionof lyrics suggests that although
throughout the relationship, there have
been turbulent and tough times, he still
wants to continue the relationship and for
things to go back to being good again.“Do you reallythink she’ll pull through?”
this line is repeated throughout the verse
This particular line “I
know, it’s serious is sung
quite carelessly by
Morrissey, and the
backing instruments are
quite lighthearted which
contrasts against the
quite serious undertone
of the subject of the
song.

2. She'll pull through ?
Do...
Let me whisper my last goodbyes
I know - it's serious