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Artist: The Smiths
Track: Still Ill

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I decree today that life is simply taking and not giving
England is mine, it owes me a living
But ask me why, and I'll spit in your eye
Oh, ask me why, and I'll spit in your eye
But we cannot cling to the old dreams anymore
No, we cannot cling to those dreams

Does the body rule the mind
Or does the mind rule the body?
I dunno

Under the iron bridge we kissed
And although I ended up with sore lips
It just wasn't like the old days anymore
No, it wasn't like those days, am I still ill?
Oh
Am I still ill?
Oh

Does the body rule the mind
Or does the mind rule the body?
I dunno

Ask me why, and I'll die
Oh, ask me why, and I'll die
And if you must, go to work, tomorrow
Well, if I were you I wouldn't bother
For there are brighter sides to life
And I should know, because I've seen them, but not very often

Under the iron bridge we kissed
And although I ended up with sore lips
It just wasn't like the old days anymore
No, it wasn't like those days, am I still ill?
Oh
Am I still ill?
Oh
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Q:Who wrote “Still Ill” by The Smiths?
“Still Ill” by The Smiths was written by Morrissey & Johnny Marr.
Q:When did The Smiths release “Still Ill”?
The Smiths released “Still Ill” on February 20, 1984.
Q:When did The Smiths release “Still Ill (Live in London, 1986)”?
The Smiths released “Still Ill (Live in London, 1986)” on September 5, 1988.
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John Porter is an English musician and record producer, known primarily for his work with Roxy Music and the Smiths.