What Difference Does It Make? (Single Edit) Lyrics
The Smiths
Lyrics
All men have secrets and here is mine
So let it be known
For we have been through hell and high tide
I think I can rely on you
And yet you start to recoil
Heavy words are so lightly thrown
But still I'd leap in front of a flying bullet for you
So, what difference does it make?
So, what difference does it make?
It makes none
But now you have gone
And you must be looking very old tonight
The devil will find work for idle hands to do
I stole and I lied, and why?
Because you asked me to
But now you make me feel so ashamed
Because I've only got two hands
Well, I'm still fond of you, uh-ho-ho
So, what difference does it make?
Oh, what difference does it make?
Oh, it makes none
But now you have gone
And your prejudice won't keep you warm tonight
Oh, the devil will find work for idle hands to do
I stole, and then I lied
Just because you asked me to
But now you know the truth about me
You won't see me anymore
Well, I'm still fond of you, uh-ho-ho
But no more apologies
No more apologies
Oh, I'm too tired
I'm so sick and tired
And I'm feeling very sick and ill today
But I'm still fond of you, uh-ho-ho
Oh, my sacred one
Oh...
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Smiths' single "What Difference Does It Make?" was released in 1984 as the first single from their self-titled debut album. The song was written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr, with Marr also providing lead guitar and production.
The band consists of Morrissey on vocals, Marr on guitar, Andy Rourke on bass, Mike Joyce on drums, and Craig Gannon on rhythm guitar. Lyrically, the song is about a relationship that has gone sour, but it's up to interpretation what exactly happened. The single peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of The Smiths' most successful singles.