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.
Lose Myself in You
The Mission Lyrics
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I don't need redemption I don't want christ
All I've ever needed, all I've ever wanted is you
So hey baby rae you can elevate me
You can raise me up, you can make me see
The wonder and the innocence in everything
Little thing you do
I wanna lose myself, lose myself in you
When I look into your baby blue eyes
I can see the ocean, I can see the skies
I can see the sun and the moon and the
History of the world
You are the beacon, the guiding light
You are the hand that leads me through the
Night, you are the heaven's most beautiful and
Brightest star
I wanna lose myself, lose myself in you
I never knew I could feel like this
I never knew I could feel this way again
I never knew it could be like this
I never knew I could feel this way again
So believe in me cos I believe in you
Yes, I believe in you
I wanna lose myself, lose myself in you
The Mission's song "Lose Myself in You" expresses a deep devotion to someone that saves the singer's life. The song underscores the idea that true redemption comes from love and connection, not necessarily from a religious source. The singer declares that they only need and want their love interest, not the salvation promised by Christianity. The lyrics express a longing to be elevated by the person's love and to see the magnificent beauty in everything they do. The singer sees their love interest as a guiding light, a beacon that leads them through the dark.
The lyrics are beautifully poetic, with vivid imagery that captures the depth of the singer's devotion. When they look into the person's eyes, they see the entire history of the world reflected back at them. The person is described as a beacon, a guiding hand, and the brightest star in heaven. The singer longs to lose themself in this person, to be fully consumed by their love.
The song conveys a sense of hopefulness and renewal that comes from being connected to another person. The singer feels more alive and more in touch with the world when they are with this person. The song captures the essence of a deep and meaningful connection between two people, and the transformative power of intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
When you touch me you save my life
The person is strongly impacted by the touch of their significant other and feels like their life is being saved through it.
I don't need redemption I don't want christ
The person doesn't need or desire any kind of redemption or religious salvation, as they believe that their partner's love is enough to bring them happiness and contentment.
All I've ever needed, all I've ever wanted is you
The person truly values their partner and believes that everything they need or want in life can be found within their relationship.
So hey baby rae you can elevate me
The person feels like their partner has the power to elevate them to higher levels of happiness and fulfillment in life.
You can raise me up, you can make me see
The person believes that their partner has the ability to help them see the beauty and wonder in the world, and lift them up when they are feeling down.
The wonder and the innocence in everything
The person sees the world as full of wonder and innocence, and believes that their partner helps them experience this in a more profound way.
Little thing you do
The person is deeply moved by even the smallest gestures of love or kindness from their partner.
I wanna lose myself, lose myself in you
The person desires to completely lose themselves in their partner and the love they share, to the point where their individual identity is less important than their relationship.
When I look into your baby blue eyes
The person is enamored by their partner's physical features, particularly their blue eyes, and sees infinite depth and beauty in them.
I can see the ocean, I can see the skies
When the person looks into their partner's eyes, they see the vastness of the universe and feel a sense of wonder and awe.
I can see the sun and the moon and the history of the world
Through their connection with their partner, the person believes they can see the entirety of human existence and feel a sense of significance in it.
You are the beacon, the guiding light
The person sees their partner as a beacon of hope and a guiding force in their life.
You are the hand that leads me through the night
The person trusts their partner to be their guiding light and source of strength, particularly during times of difficulty or uncertainty.
You are the heaven's most beautiful and brightest star
The person believes that their partner is the most beautiful and shining figure in their life, and cherishes them deeply.
I never knew I could feel like this
The person is amazed by the intensity of their emotions and the depth of their love for their partner.
So believe in me cos I believe in you
The person emphasizes the mutual trust and belief they have in their partner, and recognizes that their relationship depends on this trust and faith in each other.
Yes, I believe in you
The person reaffirms their belief in their partner and what they stand for, reflecting the strength and depth of their emotional bond.
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syebba
Another great song from the mission,i cant understand why they arent talked about by music peeps either! Great lyrics,waynes voice and eccentricity,talented musicians and a unique sound.
syebba
Bassline is good,also like guitar & synth. Wayne sings this well,track builds up nicely...
whalecanes
why they arn't talked about more by music peeps is beyond me...this band makes truely gifted music!!! Keep The Faith Mish fans!
syebba
I agree with Krashno,but would also add Afterglow!
Allotmental
Tune 👍👍👍
Desiree Marti
thank God for youtube..never hear them on the radio or see them on tv..such a shame
syebba
Now that would make politics interesting having Wayne as pm,trouble is he's living in Brazil at the mo.....
Janko Takac
And this is from their weakest period ... The Mission UK rock!!!
syebba
I would of added a few more noughts than that on,Whalecanes!
xadiko69
wait a minute dont judge this band man !!!! the mission uk stayed undeground while u2 went commercial if you dont know u2-the cure-gene loves jezebel-echo and the bunnymen-flesh for lulu-psychedelic furs-new order-the alarm-omd-siouxsie and the banshees-depeche mode- inxs-midnightoil-pixies-camouflage are 80s underground independant movement the roots for those bands who came after them so they are GODS for THE WIMPIEST BAND OF TODAY also mtv sucks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!