While "Good" earned the band critical notoriety and substantial underground cred, they did not -- with this release or any subsequent -- break into the mainstream. After the release of Good, the band replaced Dupree with Billy Conway, a former bandmate of Sandman. Morphine's 1992 release of Cure for Pain, promoted by heavy touring, received some mainstream positive attention, selling over 300,000 copies worldwide and spawning a chart hit in many countries with the single Buena
Subsequent releases include Yes and Like Swimming.
On July 3, 1999, Mark Sandman collapsed on stage in Palestrina, Italy, a suburb of Rome. He was pronounced dead of a heart attack at the scene. He was 46. Morphine released The Night -- arguably their best effort -- posthumously in 2000.
After Sandman's death, the remaining band members reformed and continued to record as Twinemen and later as The Ever Expanding Elastic Waste Band
In 2004, the Mark Sandman box set Sandbox was released by Hi-n-Dry, Mark Sandman's own label. It contains two CDs and a DVD of previously unreleased material spanning Sandman’s musical career. The DVD features clips from early Sandman shows, interviews from the Morphine tours, and various videos from other Sandman solo and group projects, such as Treat Her Right.
"Some day there'll be a cure for pain,
And that's the day I throw my drugs away" - Mark Sandman
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All Your Way
Morphine Lyrics
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Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
Let's put it to bed, let's put it down
I can't talk about it, not, not now
On my dyin' day I might be able to say
On a still sea full of manly rage
On my dyin' day I might be able to say
I might be able to say
"You know I finally see things all your way, all your way"
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
I was raised super strong in Harvard
If you touch me wrong, I fall apart
I found a woman who's soft but she's also hard
While I slept she nailed down my heart
I run good but I'm hard to start
And my brakes are bad so I'm hard to stop
I found a woman who's soft but she's also hard
While I slept she nailed down my heart
Let's put it to bed, let's put it down
I can't talk about it, not right now
On my dyin' day I might be able to say
On a still sea full of manly rage
On my dyin' day I might be able to say
Where every word explodes in my face
I might be able to say
"You know, I finally see things all your way
I finally see things all your way"
The lyrics of Morphine's song All Your Way suggest a struggle with communication in a relationship. The singer expresses a desire to put their issues to bed and stop talking about them, while also acknowledging that they are unable to talk about them at present. The lyrics "On my dyin' day I might be able to say" suggest that it may take a long time for the singer to come to a full understanding of their partner's perspective.
The second verse sheds more light on the singer's character and experiences. They mention being "raised super strong in Harvard," suggesting an upbringing rooted in privilege and power. However, they also acknowledge their vulnerabilities, noting that they "fall apart" if someone touches them the wrong way. In contrast, they have found a partner who is both "soft" and "hard," implying a complex and nuanced personality. The final lines of the verse refer to the partner "nailing down [the singer's] heart," further emphasizing the intimate nature of the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of All Your Way paint a picture of a complex and somewhat turbulent relationship, one that challenges the singer and forces them to confront their own limitations and blind spots. At the same time, the lyrics suggest a willingness to work through these challenges and arrive at a deeper understanding of their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's put it to bed, let's put it down
Let's end this argument and stop discussing this issue
I can't talk about it, not, not now
I am not ready to discuss this with you at this moment
On my dyin' day I might be able to say
Perhaps at the end of my life, I will have the clarity to speak my mind
On a still sea full of manly rage
In a peaceful environment surrounded by masculine tension
I might be able to say
I will have the courage to speak my truth
"You know I finally see things all your way, all your way"
I will acknowledge and understand your perspective completely
I was raised super strong in Harvard
I have a privileged background with a good education
If you touch me wrong, I fall apart
I am emotionally vulnerable and sensitive
I found a woman who's soft but she's also hard
I am in a relationship with someone who is kind and tough at the same time
While I slept she nailed down my heart
While I was not paying attention, she captured my heart entirely
I run good but I'm hard to start
I am typically successful, but it can be difficult to motivate me
And my brakes are bad so I'm hard to stop
Once I start something, it can be tough to slow me down
Where every word explodes in my face
In situations where my words cause harm or backfire
"You know, I finally see things all your way
I realize and agree with your opinion
I finally see things all your way"
I finally understand and support your perspective
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mark Sandman
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