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.
Into the Blue
The Mission Lyrics
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We have climbed mountains of dust
We have seen gold gather rust
Hocus-pocus the stampede of my heart
We have sailed on the stars through the air
We have flown on the wings of a prayer
Into the blue, only with you
Into the blue, only with you, into the blue
Gasoline rainbows swimming in the puddles in the street
Whichever way the wind blows we've got the whole damn
World crawling at our feet
Laughing canyons and everglades
Candle flames and razor blades
Dancing through the poppy fields, hand in hand we cascade
Into the blue, only with you
Into the blue, only with you, into the blue
There's a singing dwarf on the streets of New York
There's a shuffling man with plastic on his head
There's a preacher woman crying in the traffic
Crying for the living crying for the dead
The waste of it all, the waste of it all
And there's more at stake than we could ever know
'Cause when we're together we always fall
Into the blue, only with you
Into the blue, only with you, into the blue
The lyrics of The Mission's song "Into the Blue" are a surrealistic and poetic journey through a dreamlike state. The opening lines urge the listener to listen to the "whispers of madness," setting the tone for a surreal experience. The lines "We have climbed mountains of dust, we have seen gold gather rust" evoke a sense of weariness and desolation, while "Hocus-pocus the stampede of my heart" adds to the surrealism.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the song is a celebration of being lost in love with someone. Whether exploring "gasoline rainbows swimming in the puddles" or "dancing through the poppy fields" hand in hand, the sense of adventure and freedom is palpable. The chorus, "Into the blue, only with you," emphasizes the idea that the journey is all about being with the person that the singer loves.
However, even as the singer revels in this joyous state, there are hints of darkness and pain. The lines "There's a singing dwarf on the streets of New York, there's a shuffling man with plastic on his head" create a sense of disorientation and confusion, while the preacher woman crying for the living and dead adds a touch of melancholy. The singer seems acutely aware that this joyous journey cannot last forever and that there is a sense of waste in it all.
Overall, "Into the Blue" is a beautiful combination of poetic surrealism and celebration of love and adventure. The song creates a vivid and dreamlike atmosphere that makes it easy to get lost in.
Line by Line Meaning
Mumbo jumbo, listen to the whispers of madness
Confusing and meaningless talk, pay attention to the sounds of insanity.
We have climbed mountains of dust
We have faced difficult situations in our lives.
We have seen gold gather rust
We have witnessed precious things lose their value over time.
Hocus-pocus the stampede of my heart
My heart beats fast and I feel spellbound or entranced.
We have sailed on the stars through the air
We have achieved great things and gone beyond the limits of what is possible.
We have flown on the wings of a prayer
We have relied on faith and spirituality to overcome challenges.
Into the blue, only with you
We are entering a state of tranquility or freedom, and it is only possible with the help of a partner.
Gasoline rainbows swimming in the puddles in the street
Colorful and chaotic scenes that represent the unpredictable nature of life.
Whichever way the wind blows we've got the whole damn
World crawling at our feet
We have power and control in any situation, no matter how unpredictable it may seem.
Laughing canyons and everglades
Enjoying the beauty of nature and its wonders.
Candle flames and razor blades
Contrasting elements that represent the light and darkness of life.
Dancing through the poppy fields, hand in hand we cascade
Living life joyfully and freely with a partner.
There's a singing dwarf on the streets of New York
There are strange and unexpected things that can happen in life.
There's a shuffling man with plastic on his head
There are bizarre and unusual experiences that can occur in life.
There's a preacher woman crying in the traffic
There are emotional and intense experiences that can happen in life.
Crying for the living crying for the dead
Expressing deep emotions and empathy for others.
The waste of it all, the waste of it all
Regretting missed opportunities and the loss of time.
'Cause when we're together we always fall
Our emotions and feelings for each other can be overpowering and lead us to fall deeply.
Into the blue, only with you
We are entering a peaceful and tranquil state, and it is only possible with the presence of a partner.
Into the blue, only with you, into the blue
Repeating the phrase for emphasis and impact.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG DAVID ADAMS, MICK BROWN, SIMON THOMAS HINKLER, WAYNE HUSSEY
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Andrew Tozer Fine Art
An amazing album, superbly atmospheric vocals!
George Mathie
Carved in sand is their outstanding combination of classic psychedelic rock with alternative rock and Wayne Hussey what an amazing vocalist who never seems to get any credit
José María De Vincenzi
Forever The Mission!!!💖💖💖
Aktywny Obserwator
Still fresh :-) Thank you, greetings from Polska.
Рысец Обыкновенный
Great song, reminds me of Rocking in the Free World by Neil Young
Crystian Hex
¡Great!
Markus Daemonarch III
Classic! Classic!!!
HECTOR Veron
💥!!!
Fabio Gnoni
Pezzo straordinario... l'Airone bianco ha preso il volo.
Roberta
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