The band played a series of gigs at Manchester's In The City festival. James Mudriczki, Neil McDonald, Anthony Szuminski and Kevin Matthews met on a bus on their way to watch the Stone Roses play at Spike Island. Matthews watched the Stone Roses' Gary Mounfield play bass and Matthews bought himself a bass guitar.[citation needed] The rest of the members followed suit and bought the necessary equipment to complete a band, although they had little to no musical experience or training.
Through much practice their music developed and they decided on the name Puressence, a name instantly identified by most Mancunians for the paper letters 'P'-'U'-'R'-'E'-'S'-'S'-'E'-'N'-'C'-'E', which were plastered around Manchester city centre, on derelict buildings, and on bridges (the most notable being the railway bridge opposite the Haçienda).Manchester independent record label 2 Damn Loud released two singles and there was a further single with Rough Trade Singles Club.
The big breakthrough came a couple of years later, when the band signed to Island Records.
In August 2003, after more than ten years with Puressence, guitarist and founder member McDonald left the band. He was replaced by Lowell Killen, who is originally from the Isle of Man. He has played in other bands and left Manchester band Dry Riser to join Puressence.
In 2004, the band played at The Witchwood in Ashton-under-Lyne.
In 2006, the band released a single titled "Palisades" on new Manchester label Reaction, followed by an album, Don't Forget To Remember, in September 2007.
On 10 and 11 September 2008 Puressence played their first shows in the US. The first was at the Mercury Lounge in New York City. The next night they played the Apple Store in SoHo. The opening song at the Mercury Lounge was "I Suppose". They passed out free CD singles of "Don't Know Any Better" to many fans around the United States.
The band split in late 2013.
The band currently consisted of:
James Mudriczki: Vocals
Lowell Killen: Guitar
Kevin Matthews: Bass guitar
Tony Szuminski: Drums / percussion
Past Believing
Puressence Lyrics
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I said I can't take anymore without my baby.
And let me relate the tale of how I barricade my door,
So I just can't hear a word of what you're saying.
You send a message through my soul,
I don't believe a word you said,
Of all the feelings in my head,
You know I won't stop breathing
Not until I'm past believing now.
I'll take you beyond the pale while I end up on the floor,
If you could pass me up that score that you still owe me,
And let me try and make the sale, of all the things I owned before,
I said I'd like to eat my meat with vodka gravy.
You send a message through my soul,
I don't believe a word you said,
You say you'd like to take control
Of all the feelings in my head,
You know I won't stop breathing
Not until I'm past believing.
You send a message through my soul,
I don't believe a word you said,
You say you'd like to take control
Of all the feelings in my head,
You know I won't stop breathing
Not until I'm past believing.
The lyrics of Puressence's song "Past Believing" depict a story of conflict between two people. The singer wants to even up the score, suggesting that there is a debt that needs to be paid. The frustration is evident when the singer barricades their door to avoid hearing what the other person has to say. The singer is struggling with their emotions and begins to feel like they are losing control over their own feelings.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's distrust of the other person and their desire to take control. The lines "You send a message through my soul, I don't believe a word you said, You say you'd like to take control of all the feelings in my head" suggest that the other person is manipulating the singer and attempting to take control of their emotions.
The final lines of the song provide a sense of determination from the singer not to give up, even in the face of such intense emotional turmoil. "You know I won't stop breathing, Not until I'm past believing."
Overall, "Past Believing" is a powerful song that explores the complexity of relationships and the struggle to maintain control over one's own emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me relate the tale of how I evened up the score.
I am going to tell you how I got my revenge.
I said I can't take anymore without my baby.
I can't handle this situation without the one I love.
And let me relate the tale of how I barricade my door, So I just can't hear a word of what you're saying.
I've had enough of listening to you and have shut you out completely.
You send a message through my soul, I don't believe a word you said, You say you'd like to take control Of all the feelings in my head, You know I won't stop breathing Not until I'm past believing now.
I feel your words in my heart, but I don't trust them. You're trying to manipulate me, but I won't give in until I've completely lost faith in you.
I'll take you beyond the pale while I end up on the floor, If you could pass me up that score that you still owe me, And let me try and make the sale, of all the things I owned before, I said I'd like to eat my meat with vodka gravy.
I'm willing to go to great lengths to make you pay what you owe me. I'll even sell my possessions if necessary. Also, I have an unusual food craving.
You know I won't stop breathing Not until I'm past believing.
I won't give up until I've completely lost faith in you.
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Rob Maddison
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