Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want

The emotional journey of 'Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want' begins in a state of weary optimism. The Smiths' frontman, Morrissey, introduces us to an individual who, for once, is experiencing a glimmer of hope. Yet, this hope is tempered by the acknowledgment of past adversities that could 'make a good man turn bad.' It is clear the protagonist has been weathered by life's relentless challenges.

As the song progresses, Morrissey exposes the depth of the protagonist's despair through the confession of a long absence of dreams. This lyrical lament captures the essence of someone who has grown accustomed to disappointment, to the extent that aspirations and ambitions have ceased. The protagonist's subconscious has been eroded to the point where they are numb to positivity, their inner world as barren as their external experiences. It is a poignant reflection of how continuous struggle can erode a person's spirit.

Despite the layers of defeat, there remains an undying flicker of hope within the protagonist's plea. The repetition of 'please' underscores a fervent, almost desperate, desire for change. There is a sense of urgency conveyed—this isn't just a want, but a necessity for survival of the self—a cry for the first taste of true satisfaction.

As the song culminates, Morrissey repeatedly invokes a higher power, indicating that even divine intervention has not yet graced the protagonist with their wishes. The emotional journey comes full circle as it settles into a mixture of resolution and resignation—accepting a life of misfortune while still nurturing the smallest seed of hope that, perhaps just once, they might be granted what they most desire.