Bastard

Album: You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic (1979)
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Songfacts®:

  • Hunter was lead singer of the British group Mott the Hoople. This song is about someone he crossed swords with. He would say only that it was a woman. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Alexander - London, England

Comments: 4

  • Mark P from Mahe often referred to this as what true love is not what you see on the tellie... basically about how in a relationship the women tortures her mate in so many ways and doesn't think twice about it...
  • Mili from ReadingAwesome song, one of the all time favorite! Great album as well (all killers, no fillers).
  • Michael Smith from Franklin, Ohio This is a badass song!
  • Ed from Canton, OhGreat guitar riff and Ian's signature laid back vocals
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