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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Here to Here
Coil Lyrics
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Funny, but here's that rainy day
Here's that rainy day they told me about
And I laughed at the thought that it might turn out this way
Where is that worn out wish that I threw aside
After it brought my lover near
It's funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
Funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
Funny, that rainy day is here
In the song "Here To Here" by Coil / Zos Kia, the lyrics delve into themes of lost dreams, unexpected circumstances, and the sometimes cruel irony of love. The opening line, "Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams," suggests a sense of regret or longing for something that was once desired but ultimately discarded or forgotten. This could be interpreted as a reflection on missed opportunities or the passing of time.
The mention of a rainy day acts as a metaphorical symbol for a gloomy or disappointing turn of events. The lyrics highlight the surprise and almost mocking nature of this rainy day, as it was previously mentioned by others but dismissed with laughter or skepticism. This juxtaposition implies a sense of disbelief or incredulity at the realization that the negative circumstances have indeed materialized.
The lyrics then shift to a worn-out wish that was discarded after it brought the singer's lover closer. This could represent a failed relationship or the disappointment that can come from unfulfilled expectations in love. The mention of love becoming a cold rainy day suggests that what was once warm and passionate has now turned into something bleak and unwelcome. This could highlight the change in emotions and the disillusionment that can occur within a romantic relationship.
The repeated refrain, "Funny, that rainy day is here," serves as a reminder of the unexpected and often ironic ways in which life unfolds. It captures the bitter irony that what was once dismissed or laughed at has now become a reality. It suggests a contemplation of the fickle nature of fate and the unpredictable twists and turns that love and life can take. Overall, these lyrics invite reflection on the nuances and complexities of human emotions, relationships, and the ever-changing nature of our dreams and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams
Perhaps I should have held onto those unfulfilled aspirations
Funny, but here's that rainy day
Ironically, the anticipated difficult times have arrived
Here's that rainy day they told me about
This is the exact rainy day that others warned me of
And I laughed at the thought that it might turn out this way
I once found amusement at the idea of this outcome
Where is that worn out wish that I threw aside
What happened to that discarded and worn-out desire?
After it brought my lover near
Granted, it led my beloved person into my life
It's funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
It is peculiar how affection transforms into a gloomy and desolate time
Funny, that rainy day is here
Ironically, that long-anticipated adverse period has finally arrived
Funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
It is strange how love can turn into a frigid and dismal experience
Funny, that rainy day is here
Ironically, that much-feared rainy day has now materialized
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
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First exposed to this on a 666 Number of the Beast comp on cassette and can’t explain the feeling of simplicity I get from this other than a sought out hypnotic track.Thank you COIL for helping me match the wallpaper once again or a pleasant revisit.