It is close to impossible to describe the feeling of seeing Morrissey live, unless you have seen him. You will only get it if you have witnessed it.

There is something so comforting and beautiful about watching a sea of people just lose themselves in front of someone on stage. Every single word is sung back as if their lives depend on it. Every word is sung as if it was written just for you. Every single word that falls out of Morrissey’s mouth is clung onto, like a safety net.

The set-list tonight was quite frankly, the best set-list Morrissey has put together. Opening with I Want The One I Cannot Have, the crowd just go mental. A woman in front of me is standing in the aisle singing and dancing as if she is the only person in the venue- that’s exactly how it should be.

For so long all I’ve ever wanted was to hear Alma Matters, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out and Everyday Is Like Sunday live. Tonight, I heard all 3. I cried and I sang- as expected. Seeing him perform these songs live was euphoric. It felt like a religious experience. To be honest, seeing Morrissey is like a religious experience. His words are the only thing worth believing- because it is the truth.

 

The most fascinating thing about a Morrissey concert is how diverse the crowd is. Men with their best friends, wives with their husbands, children with their parents (like myself!) it is just the most wonderful experience ever. His concerts are life saving. They are something worth holding on for.

As the projection screen falls, and he takes to the stage- tears begin and cheers are echoed throughout the venue.

Although he played pretty much all my favourite songs, there is one part of the concert that meant the most. About 10 years ago I heard Meat Is Murder. The lyrics hit me and I immediately became a vegetarian. To finally see this live was beyond amazing. A video showing animal cruelty was played as Morrissey sang was a chilling experience, I can only hope some left here tonight wanting to be a vegetarian. To not be affected by the video or song, well- they must be a cold person.

Hearing the songs that changed my life in one evening was out of this world.

Speedway and You Have Killed Me were enough to keep the tears flowing. His words mean more to me than anyone will ever know. Sometimes, I don’t understand. All I know is that without Morrissey..well, I don’t know. I really don’t. he has saved so many lives, mine included.

When he is stood in front of you singing the songs that changed and saved your life, this feeling takes over. A feeling that you just cannot describe. For that hour and a half, all feelings of uselessness and feeling worthless just fade away. You don’t feel alone because he is right there in front of you, saying how you feel. He is saying how you feel better than you could.

There are so many times where I wish I could just say to someone, “Listen to this by Morrissey” to sum up how I feel. His words hold more worth and meaning than my own do.

He played his 3 new songs that sadly people decided to bugger off and get a drink during. Action Is My Middle Name is wonderful live, the words are just glorious.

Morrissey’s cover of Lou Reed’s, Satellite Of Love is gorgeous. I could listen to him sing that over and over.

The set ends with This Charming Man; however ending with this just makes you want more. Good job I’m seeing him two more times on this tour.

Ridiculous fan-girl moment, we waited an hour to see him leave the venue. As he stepped into his silver Mercedes, he flashes the small crowd a grin and nods to us all.

Perfect set-list, perfect gig. I could’ve quite happily watched him sing for another hour and a half. I just doubt I could ever love anyone as much as I love him, and I’m alright with that.