Nothing to dissect. It’s pretty much perfect. It’s obviously not a song that’s been heard by those that label
Morrissey ‘Pope of mope’ etc.
And lyrically it has not yet been bettered as far as other artists trying
to write as original of a lyric that Hairdresser is.
‘Can you squeeze me
Into an empty page of your diary
And psychologically save me?
I've got faith in you
I sense the power
In the fingers
Within an hour the power
Could totally destroy me
Or, it could save my life.’
and ...
‘Was a client, over-cautious
He made you nervous
And when he said, "I'm gonna sue you"
Oh, I really felt for you’
pure genius, simply genius. And his tone and delivery is perfect.
Here’s a few comments meanings given to the song made on
https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/49980/
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Rumoured to be based on the play "The Boy Hairdresser" by Orton/Halliwell.’
Has anyone ever read it, is there really a connection?
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hairdresser on fire = FLAMING hairdresser.
I mean...it's a profession where there are a lot of 'flaming' gay men...I think maybe he liked a gay London hairdresser?’
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It's like he's mocking the importance Londoners place on their appearance and how hairdressers can make or break your mood/weekend/life!’
and least but not last ......
‘I believe moz was being bummed by a hairdresser so he set him on fire’
or even ....
"It's just a very simple song about trying to get hold of a hairdresser."
believe who you want.
back when Vini thought he was gonna replace Street and Morrissey
lol.
karaoke on fire ... have a go! and ..
‘psychologically shave me’