Oh, the trials and tribulations of having a quick tongue! This charmingly melodramatic tune from The Smiths vividly paints the portrait of a protagonist who's no stranger to putting his foot in his mouth. A masterclass in self-deprecation, the song is an ode to those regrettable moments when we say something impulsive or hurtful and wish we could take it back. Drawing parallels with Joan of Arc - who was literally burned at the stake for her outspokenness - our bigmouthed hero feels he's metaphorically met a similar fate for his verbal indiscretions. With its cheeky lyrics and catchy refrain, this track is a delightful reminder that sometimes, silence truly is golden.
