There Is a Light That Never Goes Out was released by The Smiths in 1986 on their album The Queen Is Dead, written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr. The song became one of the band's most beloved tracks, celebrated for its romantic lyrics and shimmering guitar work. Over time, the double-decker bus lyric became a shorthand for dramatic devotion online, quoted in captions, edits and fan videos. Its short, emotional excerpt works well in modern short-form content, keeping the song alive for listeners who discovered it decades after its original release.