MORRISSEY
- Istanbul Lyrics / with translationsWhen he first cried, his mother died. I had tried to be his guide
When he was born I was too young, the father searches for the son
In Istanbul.
Give him back to me
In Istanbul.
Give me back my brown eyed son.
Moonlight jumping through the trees, sunken eyes avoiding me.
From dawn to dusk the hunt is on, the father searches for the son.
In Istanbul
Give him back to me
In Istanbul
Give me back my brown eyed son
On secret streets in disbelief, little shadow shows the lead
Prostitutes stylish and glum, in amongst them you are one
Oh what have I done...
Rolling breathless off the tongue the vicious street gang slang
I lean into a box of pine, identify the kid as mine...
When he was born I was too young, the father searches for the son
In Istanbul.
Give him back to me
In Istanbul.
Give me back my brown eyed son.
Moonlight jumping through the trees, sunken eyes avoiding me.
From dawn to dusk the hunt is on, the father searches for the son.
In Istanbul
In Istanbul
Give me back my brown eyed son
On secret streets in disbelief, little shadow shows the lead
Prostitutes stylish and glum, in amongst them you are one
Oh what have I done...
Rolling breathless off the tongue the vicious street gang slang
I lean into a box of pine, identify the kid as mine...
Facts about Istanbul
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Istanbul is written by Steven Patrick Morrissey, Martin James Boorer.
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It is first released on July 11, 2014 as part of Morrissey's album "World Peace Is None of Your Business" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, Morrissey's 'Istanbul' unfolds the narrative of a father whose son is lost in the Turkish metropolis. Through the lyrics, the father’s desperation and grief are portrayed as he walks through the city, facing different hurdles and even hardships in his journey to see his son with brown eyes. Istanbul lyrics primarily highlight heart break, angst, despair, reflection, and solitude. Meanwhile, the song also points out the significance of losing and wanting, the quest for identity and the battle in the city. The lyrics, while beautiful and intricate, talk about loss, a child being searched for, and also include mentions of street life and prostitution which might not be appropriate for children younger than 13. The mature themes and language imply that parental guidance is advised.
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Istanbul falls under the genre Alternative.
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Istanbul song length is 4 minutes and 41 seconds.
Who wrote Istanbul lyrics?
Istanbul is written by Steven Patrick Morrissey, Martin James Boorer.
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When was Istanbul released?
It is first released on July 11, 2014 as part of Morrissey's album "World Peace Is None of Your Business" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Istanbul lyrics?
When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, Morrissey's 'Istanbul' unfolds the narrative of a father whose son is lost in the Turkish metropolis. Through the lyrics, the father’s desperation and grief are portrayed as he walks through the city, facing different hurdles and even hardships in his journey to see his son with brown eyes. Istanbul lyrics primarily highlight heart break, angst, despair, reflection, and solitude. Meanwhile, the song also points out the significance of losing and wanting, the quest for identity and the battle in the city. The lyrics, while beautiful and intricate, talk about loss, a child being searched for, and also include mentions of street life and prostitution which might not be appropriate for children younger than 13. The mature themes and language imply that parental guidance is advised.
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Which genre is Istanbul?
Istanbul falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Istanbul?
Istanbul song length is 4 minutes and 41 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by BURKUL4Songwriter(s): Steven Patrick Morrissey, Martin James Boorer
Record Label(s): 2014 Morrissey Under Exclusive License To Harvest Records
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