The band's original lineup consisted of Wayne Hussey (vocals, guitar), Craig Adams (bass), Simon Hinckler (guitar) and Mick Brown (drums). Hussey and Adams were formerly members of The Sisters of Mercy, Mick Brown was a former member of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and Hickler was a former member of Artery and Pulp. Wayne Hussey has been the only constant member of the band.
The backbone of the band's catalogue consists of seven main albums (Gods Own Medicine, Children, Carved in Sand, Masque, Neverland, Blue, Aura and God Is A Bullet) with several complementing albums, compilations and other miscellaneous releases also in existence.
The Mission attracted a faithful following band of fans, known a 'Eskimos'. Gigs typically had an energetic mosh pit (prior to the term being coined) sustained by a lot of Eskimos.
Other bandmembers:
Mark Gemini Thwaite (guitar, 1992-1996, 1999-2000, 2006-2008)
Andy Cousin (bass, 1992-1996)
Rik Carter (keyboards, 1992-1998)
Scott Garrett (drums, 1999-2002)
Rob Holliday (guitar, 2001-2005)
Richard Vernon (bass, 2002-2008)
Richard Beesley (drums, 2002)
Steve Spring (drums, 2003-2008)
In October 2007, Wayne Hussey announced the band would split after a series of early 2008 concerts at Shepherds Bush Empire in London.
In 2010, it was announced that The Mission would reform to perform at the Sinners Day Festival in Belgium on Halloween, 2011.
Cry Like a Baby
The Mission Lyrics
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Everyone I know is a pimp or a whore
As ugly as sin and as sleazy as hell
Everyone I know has got trash to sell
From the mouth's of babes come the words of the wise
Please don't ask me to apologize
Load up your gun to play Russian roulette
I'll take another drag on your funny cigarette
Rally the troops, the battle lines are drawn
The darkest hour comes before dawn
Don't you talk to me of self respect
'cause all I hear is cause and effect
I've got no bridges left to burn
Got no place left to turn
I'm a shooting star ready to crash
Don't want your credit I'll just take your cash
And I'll cry like a baby
Crawl back under your stone hide your face in shame
Look to yourself 'cause I'm too easy to blame
The smell of burning martyr, stench of decay
I'll trample over you if you get in my way
And I'll cry like a baby
In "Cry Like a Baby", The Mission is expressing their exasperation and disgust with the society they live in. The song opens with the singer stating that they can't take it anymore because everyone they know is either a pimp or a whore. The people around them are ugly, sinful, and unsavory. The chorus of the song has the singer saying that they will cry like a baby instead of fighting the constant battle of life because they are tired of the filth and deception of the people around them. In the second verse, the singer gets more aggressive and seems to be rallying the troops to fight back against the darkest hour.
The lyrics of "Cry Like a Baby" are raw and honest, expressing the pain and frustration of living in a world where people prioritize their own self-interests over the common good. The song utilizes imagery of guns, smoke, and battle lines to convey the feeling of being in a war-like situation against an enemy that surrounds them on all sides. The chorus of the song, where the singer claims that they will cry like a baby, is a poignant moment in the song because it suggests that the only way to cope with the constant barrage of negativity around you is to let yourself feel something, even if that feeling is sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I can't take it, take it anymore
I reached my breaking point, and I can no longer tolerate the situation
Everyone I know is a pimp or a whore
The people I surround myself with are immoral or dishonest
As ugly as sin and as sleazy as hell
My acquaintances are unattractive both physically and morally
Everyone I know has got trash to sell
The people around me constantly push bad products, ideas or behaviors
From the mouth's of babes come the words of the wise
Children can sometimes express deep insight or truth
Please don't ask me to apologize
I refuse to show remorse for my actions or attitudes
Load up your gun to play Russian roulette
Engage in dangerous and reckless behavior
I'll take another drag on your funny cigarette
I'll indulge in mind-altering substances to escape the reality
And I'll cry like a baby
I'll express my pain and despair with tears
Rally the troops, the battle lines are drawn
Prepare for a fight or confrontation
The darkest hour comes before dawn
Things will get worse before they get better
Don't you talk to me of self respect
Don't lecture me about dignity or self-esteem
'cause all I hear is cause and effect
I don't care about your reasoning or explanations
I've got no bridges left to burn
I am past the point of no return, and all relationships are damaged
Got no place left to turn
I have nowhere else to go or no one to turn to
I'm a shooting star ready to crash
I am heading towards failure or destruction at high speed
Don't want your credit I'll just take your cash
I don't care for your recognition or acknowledgment, just your money
And I'll cry like a baby
I'll express my pain and despair with tears
Crawl back under your stone hide your face in shame
Go back to where you came from and feel humiliated
Look to yourself 'cause I'm too easy to blame
Don't point fingers at me, but take responsibility for your actions
The smell of burning martyr, stench of decay
The situation is becoming worse and possibly dangerous
I'll trample over you if you get in my way
I won't let anyone stop or hinder me
And I'll cry like a baby
I'll express my pain and despair with tears
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Liesel Hering Chamen
on Daddy's Going to Heaven Now
Anyone know the story behind this song?