Coil spent the next period of its existence exploring visual media. In late 1984 they recorded a rendition of Tainted Love (originally recorded by Gloria Jones, but made popular by Soft Cell in the 80s), producing a widely banned, hallucinogenic video clip featuring Marc Almond as the Angel of Death; despite considerable controversy at home, the video ultimately found its way to the archives of the Museum of Modern Art. After spending several years working with filmmaker Derek Jarman on the feature The Angelic Conversation, Coil issued a remixed edition of their soundtrack. Following 1986’s Nightmare Culture, a collaboration with Boyd Rice produced as split release with Current 93, Christopherson and Balance invited Stephen Thrower to join the group in a full-time capacity. As a trio, they recorded 1986’s LP Horse Rotorvator, introducing orchestral, jazz, and middle Eastern textures into the mix; this album included The Anal Staircase.
In 1987, Coil issued The Unreleased Themes for Hellraiser, a collection of atmospheric gothic instrumentals commissioned for but ultimately cut from the Clive Barker horror film, followed by compilation album Gold Is the Metal (With the Broadest Shoulders), a remixed history of the group’s first several years of work. Unnatural History, another career overview, effectively ended the first phase of the band’s career in 1990; when Coil resurfaced a year later with Love’s Secret Domain, their music reflected the strong influence of the acid house culture. Another long layoff brought on by financial difficulties ended in 1995, when the group - now consisting of Sleazy, Balance, and Drew McDowell - signed to Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor’s Nothing Records to release Backwards, an album which was never officially released, although it is available in a number of bootleg versions. Additionally, they recorded the LP Worship the Glitch, issued under the name ELpH, and in 1996 cut A Thousand Lights in a Darkened Room as Black Light District.
1998 marked a significant stylistic shift for Coil, as the group moved away from the industrial dance sound they pioneered in the first half of their career towards what Balance referred to as "Moon Musick". This began with the release of four seasonal EPs throughout that year, coinciding with the equinoxes and solstices; this marked the group making further forays into ambient and neoclassical styles. Lyrically, there was a push towards naturalistic, pagan imagery, and an emphasis on free form, improvisatory chants. All four of these releases were later collected and released as Moons Milk (in Four Phases) in 2002. Coil also put out a purely drone based project, Time Machines, under that alias the same year.
In 1999 Coil started to work with Thighpaulsandra, and with him released the chilling Musick to Play in the Dark, a dark, meditative work featuring mostly intoned vocals from Balance, and exploring deeper electronic textures and pitches. A second volume followed in 2000. After years of refusal to do so, Coil started to perform live again in 1999. They released a number of albums containing the various shows they did in the period 2000 - 2004. Coil have released a lot of material in very limited editions, and have distributed certain records only at concerts. In 2003 they started a project to re-issue these tracks. Amidst their sporadic touring, and growing internal tensions within the group, Black Antlers was released in 2004, consisting of many of the songs played in concert at the time. This would prove to be the last studio recording put out in Balance's lifetime.
Jhonn Balance’s long-time struggle with alcoholism led to his death on 13th November, 2004. He fell from the second floor window at his home, while drunk, and died a short time after. Coil’s last live performance took place at Dublin’s City Hall on 23 October 2004 and is expected to appear on the forthcoming DVD box set “Colour Sound Oblivion”. A number of songs that were (as good as) ready were released in autumn 2005 as a last farewell to Jhonn.
Peter Christopherson passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 25, 2010. Instead of sending flowers in memory of Peter Christopherson, people were asked to donate money to help children affected by AIDS in Thailand, the country he loved and died in.
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Coil Lyrics
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For all we know, on this dusty road again
We won't say goodnight until the very last minute
I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it
For all we know this affair may be a dream
They come and go like the ripples in a stream
So kiss me, my darling
Tomorrow was meant for some
For all we know
Da da, do do do do do do do
La de, la da, da da da da da da da
Tomorrow may never come
For all we know
The lyrics of Coil's song 'Ended' reflect a sense of uncertainty and a fleeting moment in a romantic relationship. The opening line, "we may never meet again," sets a somber tone that is continued throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is transient and may not last forever. The phrase "on this dusty road again" is a metaphor for the unpredictable and uncertain nature of life. The couple might reunite in the future, but this is not guaranteed.
The lyrics also convey a sense of urgency as the couple declares "we won't say goodnight until the very last minute." They want to cherish what little time they have together and make the most of it. The line "I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it" showcases the emotions involved and how deeply invested the singer is in the relationship. However, amidst all of this, there is a sense of resignation and acceptance that comes through the lyrics, which brings out the melancholy nature of the song.
The chorus of the song, "tomorrow may never come, for all we know," further emphasizes the fleeting nature of the relationship. From their perspective, the future is uncertain and the couple must make the most of their time together while they still have it. The lyrics "So kiss me, my darling" showcase the need to live in the moment and enjoy the little things.
Overall, Coil's 'Ended' is a poignant and reflective song that conveys the complexities involved in a fleeting romantic affair. The lyrics express the sense of urgency, melancholy, acceptance, and the need to live in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
we may never meet again
There is a possibility we may not see each other again in the future.
For all we know, on this dusty road again
It's uncertain what our future is, but we might end up traveling the same road again.
We won't say goodnight until the very last minute
We'll stay together and enjoy the time we have until the very end.
I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it
I'll hold your hand and give you my love until the end of our time together.
For all we know this affair may be a dream
Our relationship might not be real and could be just a figment of our imagination.
They come and go like the ripples in a stream
Relationships can be temporary and fleeting, like the waves in a stream.
So kiss me, my darling
Give me a loving farewell kiss.
Tomorrow was meant for some
There are those who will have a future and tomorrow to look forward to.
Tomorrow may never come
There's no guarantee that there will be a future.
For all we know
We don't know what will happen in the future.
Da da, do do do do do do do
Instrumental interlude.
La de, la da, da da da da da da da
Instrumental interlude.
Tomorrow may never come
There's no guarantee that there will be a future.
For all we know
We don't know what will happen in the future.
Contributed by Evan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.