There is nothing I can say about Morrissey’s live shows that haven’t been said before. You’d think after seeing him 4 times I would be able to write something semi-decent about what I saw. It’s a struggle to put perfection into words. It is hard to write down the beauty you have just witnessed into sentences that make sense.

However, I shan’t be shy, I’ll give it a go….said the Nun to the Bishop (I’m not sorry for that.)

Morrissey strides onto the stage. Greeted by cheers, screams, smiles and tears, Launching right into I Want The One I Can’t Have, the words burn right through me. Every word is relatable. Every word means the world. He greets the audience, “Hello Monte Carlo.” His humour is priceless. He’s mine and many others saviour. The songs we have all heard tonight are quite frankly, the songs that have saved and shaped my life.

I thoroughly enjoyed the new song, Scandinavia. Matthew’s drumming on this is astounding. So loud, so perfect.

What I love about Morrissey’s shows is when Boz walks to the front of the stage, playing the guitar as Morrissey backs away as he’s stopped singing. It’s a small gesture, but at the same time- entirely wonderful to watch.

Apparently Julia couldn’t be here tonight as she was sick. Moz handed the mic to the crowd and asked what Julia was missing. A girl asked if she could come on stage for a hug. Of course he said yes, “but be quick about it.” As she climbed onto the stage everyone cheered. The unity at his gigs is glorious. Whenever someone manages to get on stage or touches his hand, everyone claps and cheers. It just means so much. It means the world to the individual, and quite rightly so.

You’re The One For Me Fatty always makes me smile. It’s not exactly the most sensitive title for a song- although I know there are worse. But the sentiment in the song is just lovely. Seeing it live was something I always wanted to see, and now I have.

Of course it is songs such as There Is A Light, Irish Blood, Everyday Is Like Sunday that cause the crowd to go a wee bit more mental than usual. I firmly believe Everyday Is Like Sunday is written about the Isle of Man. The dirty sea, battered seafront, dirt ridden sand. It could be about any of these coastal towns that time forgot- Blackpool, Morecambe etc. It’s grim up North as they say. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I Know It’s Over always always ruins me. It takes me back to a place I hope I never ever have to go back to, but at the same time-makes you realise how strong and better you are now.

His words just mean everything to me. I don’t want to divulge into such personal details but certain things he says on stage make me realise a lot. People are too quick to think and feel like everyone else, but when someone doesn’t- they are called every bad name under the sun. It’s awful. Have an opinion and make it known. Choose your words carefully and be cautious with some of your actions. However, you must always be true to yourself. That’s what I take from a Morrissey gig. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Personally, it is Speedway that really touches me this time. “In my own sick way, I’ve always been true to you.” You know when you feel a line is just written for you, and you alone? I feel that away about the line. The whole song just speaks volume right now. If I could personally thank him for all he has done for me, I would. Instead, I just write these words down and publish them on my blog.

Just before the encore he said, “As you now know, music today is now shit.” Never a truer word spoken. Was it in reference to Amy Winehouse’s tragic passing recently? Who knows. I like to think it was Morrissey’s way of paying tribute to such a beautiful, talented yet fragile human being. If it wasn’t? Well he’s still right isn’t he.

I grew up on the Isle of Man (fortunately I don’t live here anymore) and for someone like Morrissey to play here, it is quite easily the best thing to have happened here. For some, this may have been their first gig tonight. Future gigs they attend now have a lot to live up to.

Morrissey, I thank you. I thank you for your words and music. I honestly have no idea where I would be without them.