Following a bidding war, Mummy Calls signed with Geffen Records and issued their self titled debut album in 1986.
The first single from the album, "Beauty Has Her Way", was released to critical acclaim followed by "Let's Go" which received a more lukewarm response.
The band achieved their enduring fame, however, when "Beauty Has Her Way" was used on the multi-million selling soundtrack of vampire film "The Lost Boys" (Joel Schumacher 1987). The song, soundtrack and film still maintain a level of cult status.
A shift in priorities at the band's record label, halted the group's chart rise in both the U.S. and U.K. as promotional dollars were spent on other artists on the roster. The group disbanded in 1987 in order to free themselves from their record contract.
After DisbandmentVocalist David Banks later joined the group Unicorn Jones in 1996 alongside former It Bites members John Beck and Dick Nolan.
David Banks is presently an author and solo artist, living in London, working on a new solo album.
Drummer Paul Brook became an in-demand session drummer, touring and recording with Nick Kershaw, Gary Moore, Greg Lake, Bonnie Tyler, Pino Palladino and The Dream Academy. Brook died May 3, 2007 following a battle with cancer.
Full-Length Albums
Mummy Calls (1986)
Soundtracks
The Lost Boys (1987)
Beauty Has Her Way
Mummy Calls Lyrics
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I know what you need
Better than you do
I know why you came
I promise you
I know where you go
I know what you do
When nothing remains
I come to you
Sometimes she shines, and I know
Beauty has her way
With her hooks and her grace
Beauty has her way
Lights down, we drown, and I know
Beauty has her way
This plain day
Beauty has her way
The trembling lengths
The conquering touch
Everything to you
And into your flame
I'll follow you
Where all wishes twist
And bitter they kiss
Everything to you
In doorways and dreams
I run to you
Sometimes she shines, and I know
Beauty has her way
With her hooks in your face
Beauty has her way
Lights down, we drown, and I know
Beauty has her way
This plain day
Beauty has her way
I know what you want
I know what you need
I know where you go
I know what you do
Sometimes she shines, and I know
Beauty has her way
This plain day
Beauty has her way
I know what you want
I know what you need
Better than you do
I know why you came
I promise you
The lyrics to Mummy Calls’ song Beauty Has Her Way depict the singer as having a deep understanding of the listener’s desires and needs, almost to the point of being able to predict them. The repeated lines “I know what you want, I know what you need, better than you do” show the confidence with which the singer speaks, and this is further reinforced by “I know where you go, I know what you do”. This could be interpreted as the singer speaking to a lover, friend or even a stranger, as the lyrics are vague enough to be applied to various situations.
The chorus, “Sometimes she shines and I know, beauty has her way, with her hooks and her grace, beauty has her way, lights down, we drown and I know, beauty has her way, this plain day, beauty has her way,” seems to imply that there is some force (possibly feminine) that has a hold over the listener. The “hooks” could be seen as being both metaphorical and literal - suggesting that the beauty in question is able to lure people in with her charms, but also that she physically has the ability to control or restrain others.
The final lines, “I know why you came, I promise you” add an element of mystery and intrigue to the song, as the singer’s intent and motivations are not made clear. Overall, the lyrics seem to be exploring themes of desire, control and the allure of beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you want
I understand your desires
I know what you need
I am aware of your requirements
Better than you do
I have a deeper insight into your needs and desires than you do.
I know why you came
I am aware of the reason why you came here.
I promise you
I give you my word.
I know where you go
I know your whereabouts.
I know what you do
I am aware of your actions.
When nothing remains
In times of despair and lack of hope,
I come to you
I will reach out to you.
Sometimes she shines, and I know
Occasionally, a beautiful individual attracts attention and I know that
Beauty has her way
An attractive person wields her influence on others.
With her hooks and her grace
Employing her charm and elegance,
Lights down, we drown, and I know
In a euphoric trance,
This plain day
This ordinary (non-special) day,
The trembling lengths
The shuddering sensations
The conquering touch
An overpowering touch
Everything to you
Being everything to you,
And into your flame
And becoming enflamed by you,
I'll follow you
I'll go anywhere with you.
Where all wishes twist
Where all desires are entangled,
And bitter they kiss
And the resulting kiss is a mix of pleasure and hatred.
In doorways and dreams
In both physical and mental realms,
I run to you
I hasten to approach you.
With her hooks in your face
Using her manipulative tactics to get what she desires,
I know what you want
I understand your desires
I know what you need
I am aware of your requirements
This plain day
This ordinary (non-special) day,
I know what you want
I understand your desires
I know what you need
I am aware of your requirements
Better than you do
I have a deeper insight into your needs and desires than you do.
I know why you came
I am aware of the reason why you came here.
I promise you
I give you my word.
Sometimes she shines, and I know
Occasionally, a beautiful individual attracts attention and I know that
Beauty has her way
An attractive person wields her influence on others.
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KIMONSKIN
I love that places like this are where my fellow The Lost Boys lovers are!! Never gets old - ICONIC
@RM-uq2ds
You are not alone. This is a great song from a great movie!
@christoskarantzas4017
Hate that this wonderful song is not available on Spotify
@deek5252
It is that's where I got it
@simongeary9779
@@deek5252I can't find it
@ian-clayton
I can't find it on there either? I'm in the UK
@@deek5252
@frazerhegarty5262
Criminal...
@vickylidington374
I had to buy the cd to get this song. Best movie album. It’s worth having even though cds are dead this days x
@trey3772
Best song on the Lost Boys album & that sax solo is just epic.
@ThiefOfNavarre
Tim Cappello is a close second since he actually does the sax solo on I Still Believe.