The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get

"The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in February 1994. It was taken from the then-unreleased Vauxhall and I album and was the first Morrissey single to be produced by Steve Lillywhite.

Reaching number 8 in the UK Singles Chart, the single became Morrissey's first top ten hit since "Interesting Drug" in 1989. It is also Morrissey's only charting single in the United States Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 46, as well as becoming a number 1 Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart hit.

Track listings

7" vinyl and cassette

1. "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"
2. "Used to Be a Sweet Boy"

12" vinyl and CD (UK)

1. "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"
2. "Used to Be a Sweet Boy"
3. "I'd Love To" (UK version)

CD (USA)

1. "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"
2. "Used to Be a Sweet Boy"
3. "I'd Love To" (USA version)

Reviews

NME gave the single a bad review, describing the song as a "formless neutered ramble" and that his "gleaming reputation tarnishes" with this release.

Musicians

• Morrissey - vocals
• Alain Whyte - guitar
• Boz Boorer - guitar
• Jonny Bridgwood - bass guitar
• Woodie Taylor - drums

Live performances

The song was performed live by Morrissey on his 1995, 1999-2000 and...
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