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I would have to say that sums up my feelings too.While I admire other lyricists currently, who knows if their body of work will hold up as well as Moz's has over the past 30 years.
That's a good point. While he may not be currently, when his career is over, he may still have the better overall body of work than his current contemporaries.
As for all time, he's got tough competition from Dylan and Cohen (as others have mentioned), and I would add Tom Waits to the list. That man can tell a story and turn a phrase as good as anyone. But, most great lyricists lack the voice of Morrissey and that's what sets him apart (when his band and producer match his talent, which is less and less).