I Want The One I Can't Have (track)
by The Smiths
Year: 1985
From the album Meat Is Murder (track #3)
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I Want The One I Can't Have appears on the following album(s) by The Smiths:
- Meat Is Murder (track #3) (this album) (1985)
- Complete (track #14) (compilation) (2011)
- Meat Is Murder / The Smiths (track #3) (compilation) (1986)
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| ! | 09/01/2026 10:41 | Siromynian | 20,339 | 71/100 |
| ! | 06/22/2026 19:52 | araidernomore | 5,126 | 78/100 |
| ! | 05/19/2026 09:26 | libbyshuss | 963 | 78/100 |
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DeusExMackia TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/24/2016 10:04 | #169630
One of the purest pieces of jangle pop ever to grace this planet. Those little downward guitar riffs at 2:03 and 2:13 are my reason for living. (Edited)
HoldenM TOP 100 COMMENTER 04/24/2015 14:31 | #140117
How is this not one of The Smiths' most well known songs? Not only does it embody everything that The Smiths tend to represent, but it's just such a damn good song.
GandalfORiley345 06/23/2014 21:21 | #115102
Really a full charged song, 3 songs in row and they still incredible, thats a record, this song is charged of fury and speed and happiness, incredible
Fantastic song, one of the best from The Smiths
