The_smiths_this_charming_man_official_music_video

The video ends as abruptly as the song’s bright final chord, leaving the viewer with an image of a band that was literate, sensitive, and visually unmistakable.

The climax of the "story" is the visual of the gladioli. As the song reaches its peak, the flowers are whipped around and discarded, symbolizing a "charming" vulnerability and a rejection of traditional macho rock tropes. the_smiths_this_charming_man_official_music_video

While Morrissey handles the theatrics, Marr provides the "vibe." Dressed in a classic sheepskin jacket and wielding his Rickenbacker guitar, he represents the melodic soul of the band. His performance in the video cemented the image of the indie-pop craftsman. The video ends as abruptly as the song’s