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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Never
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Ignite the fire in your heart
Close to impossible
Stand up and overcome
I have to rely on myself
Fighting with my bare hands
Digging another grave
It is so inhuman, grotesque
It's coming
I look around it's a mess
Ignite the fire in your heart
Close to impossible
Stand up and overcome the invisible
Get down to the core, be brave
And I will be there waiting for you
I stand with none by my side
Craving for my vengeance
Exhausted, I can't sleep
Dreaming the blood I shed
I've cried but you'll never know
I stagger but will not fall
I might crawl but will never kneel
I will dodge every spell you will cast on me
As pain has never made me tender
Life has taught me well
Yes, I entered hell and it felt like home
I'll still make sure the dark sun never dawns
Never dawn
Never dawn
Ignite the fire in your heart
Close to impossible
Stand up and overcome the invisible
Get down to the core, be brave
And I will be there waiting for you
Never dawn
Never dawn
Never dawn
Never dawn
The lyrics to Coil's song "Never" convey a message of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "Ignite the fire in your heart, close to impossible, stand up and overcome," suggest the need to find inner strength and overcome challenges that may seem insurmountable. The singer acknowledges that they have to rely on themselves and fight their battles with their bare hands, enduring the pain and digging themselves out of difficult situations. The line "I look around it's a mess" reflects a chaotic and distorted world, adding to the urgency of the need to rise above it.
The chorus reinforces the idea of igniting that inner fire, facing the invisible obstacles, and getting to the core of one's strength. The line "And I will be there waiting for you" expresses a supporting presence, possibly referring to someone who believes in the singer's ability to overcome. The following verse describes the singer standing alone, driven by a craving for vengeance and unable to rest or escape haunting dreams of the violence they have experienced.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need to overcome, and the later lines highlight the singer's perseverance. They cry and stagger, but refuse to fall or kneel, evading any adversity sent their way. The line "As pain has never made me tender, life has taught me well" suggests that the hardships they have faced have only made them stronger. The reference to entering hell and it feeling like home could indicate that the singer has become accustomed to hardships and challenges. They vow to ensure that darkness never prevails and the dawn of a new day is never tainted.
Line by Line Meaning
Run
Take action and move forward
Ignite the fire in your heart
Find and cultivate your inner passion
Close to impossible
Challenging and difficult
Stand up and overcome
Rise above obstacles and conquer
I have to rely on myself
Depend on my own abilities
Fighting with my bare hands
Engaging in battle using only my physical strength
Existing through the hurt
Surviving despite the pain
Digging another grave
Creating another burden or problem
It is so inhuman, grotesque
Appallingly inhumane and repulsive
It's coming
Approaching or impending
I look around it's a mess
Observing a chaotic and disordered situation
Get down to the core, be brave
Delve deep into the essence and show courage
And I will be there waiting for you
I'll provide support and be present
I stand with none by my side
Alone and without companionship
Craving for my vengeance
Desiring revenge strongly
Exhausted, I can't sleep
Fatigued and unable to rest
Dreaming the blood I shed
Hauntingly envisioning the violence I caused
I've cried but you'll never know
I've wept, but you'll remain unaware
I stagger but will not fall
I stumble, but refuse to collapse
I might crawl but will never kneel
I may be reduced, but won't submit
I will dodge every spell you will cast on me
I'll evade every harm and negative influence you impose
As pain has never made me tender
Suffering hasn't softened or weakened me
Life has taught me well
Experience has provided valuable lessons
Yes, I entered hell and it felt like home
I faced extreme hardships and adapted to them
I'll still make sure the dark sun never dawns
I'll prevent the arrival of a gloomy and negative future
Never dawn
Not allowing the start of a dark period
Never dawn
Still not allowing the start of a dark period
Never dawn
Continuing to prevent the start of a dark period
Never dawn
Persistent prevention of a dark period
Ignite the fire in your heart
Find and cultivate your inner passion
Close to impossible
Challenging and difficult
Stand up and overcome the invisible
Rise above hidden or intangible obstacles
Get down to the core, be brave
Delve deep into the essence and show courage
And I will be there waiting for you
I'll provide support and be present
Never dawn
Persistent prevention of a dark period
Never dawn
Continuing to prevent the start of a dark period
Never dawn
Not allowing the start of a dark period
Never dawn
Still not allowing the start of a dark period
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Written by: Andrea Ferro, Cristina Scabbia, Marco Coti Zelati
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