Knockabout World (single)

Cover art from YouTube video

MORRISSEY Single
Name	Knockabout World
Release	21 February 2020
Total Length	3:25
Recorded	2019
Writer/composer	Morrissey / Jesse Tobias
Producer	Joe Chiccarelli
Art work	Christopher Stewart, 2006 taken at G-MEX
Vinyl Etching	Not applicable
Publisher	Étienne / BMG
Format(s)	Digital Download
Single chronology
Love Is On Its Way Out ← Knockabout World → Honey, You Know Where To Find Me

Information

Released as a digital "instant grat" on February 21, 2020

It is believed that the song's lyrics may reference / be a nod to Sir Cliff Richard winning his Court case against the BBC (2018).

Track list

Digital Download

Knockabout World – 3:25 (Morrissey/Tobias)

Official Lyric Video

(Credited to Liam Lynch)

Lyrics

Congratulations - you have survived
congratulations - you're still alive
they kicked to kill you
do not forget!
they tried to turn you
into a public target
welcome to this knockabout world
this knockabout world
this knockabout world
this knockabout world
Congratulations - you're still OK
I'd kiss your lips off ... any day
be careful in this knockabout world
this knockabout world
this knockabout world
this knockabout world
And, by the way -
you're OK by me
you're OK by me
with your handsome teeth
you're OK by me!