the lyrics to the new morrissey single

so, yet more nostalgic nationalism from morrissey. he still seems to be living in a bygone era of empire glory days. no wonder he lives in the states, it lets him live in his own preconstructed version of the UK, without the risk of actually living there with gasp, non-english people to ruin it for him. no wonder he has never apologised or even empathised with those offended by his flag waving antics all those years ago, he probably wishes enoch powell was running for a seat in parliament.

anyway, here's the lyrics (i welcome any alternative interpretations):

IRISH BLOOD, ENGLISH HEART

Irish blood, English heart
This I’m made of
There is no one on earth
I’m afraid of
And no regime
Can buy or sell me
I’ve been dreaming of a time when
To be English
Is not to be baneful
To be standing by the flag not feeling
Shameful, racist or partial
Irish Blood, English heart
This I’m made of
There is no one on earth
I’m afraid of
And I will die
With both my hands untied
I’ve been dreaming of a time when
The English are sick to death of labour
and Tories
and spit upon the name of Oliver Cromwell
and denounce this royal line that still
Salute him / and will salute him forever