Hatful of Hollow album cover by The Smiths

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1984 · From the album Hatful of Hollow

William, It Was Really Nothing

by The Smiths

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03 · Lyrics

"William, It Was Really Nothing"

The rain falls hard on a humdrum town

This town has dragged you down

Oh, the rain falls hard on a humdrum town

This town has dragged you down

Oh no, and everybody's got to live their life

And God knows I've got to live mine

God knows I've got to live mine

William, William, it was really nothing

William, William, it was really nothing

It was your life

How can you stay with a fat girl who'll say

"Oh, would you like to marry me?

And if you like, you can buy the ring"

She doesn't care about anything

Would you like to marry me?

And if you like, you can buy the ring

I don't dream about anyone except myself

Oh, William, William, it was really nothing

William, William, oh-oh-oh-oh

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04 · FAQ

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When was "William, It Was Really Nothing" released?
"William, It Was Really Nothing" by The Smiths was released on August 20, 1984 on the album "Hatful of Hollow".
What album is "William, It Was Really Nothing" on?
"William, It Was Really Nothing" appears on the album "Hatful of Hollow" by The Smiths.
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