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.
Never Again
The Mission Lyrics
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It's never been like this, no never felt like this before
And it was just around sunrise when you crept out the door
Left me ragged and worn but left me,
Left me wanting more, more, more
Let's do this all again
Let's do this all again
Let's do this all again, do it all again sometime
Sometime
And do you remember Paris in the rain?
And it looks just like Christmas
But that's come and gone again
And the wild cats roaming in among the tombs and graves
And the flickering white neon of the cross and "Jesus Saves"
And the headlights like fires and the crowds in the streets
Children dressed in rags begging at our feet
And we crawled back to our room
With our heads spinning 'round
And we just lay in the dark
And didn't dare make a sound
And a sorrow soft as whispers stole into our hearts
Lay down between us and pushed us apart
And do you remember the silence scorched with pain?
A burning regret, let's never do this again
Again
Let's never do this again
The lyrics of The Mission's song Never Again describe a bittersweet remembrance of a passionate but tumultuous relationship. The first verse expresses the singer's disbelief that they have ever felt so deeply before. The second verse takes the listener through imagery of Paris, with its romantic rain and Christmas lights, juxtaposed with the dark reality of wild cats and poverty-stricken children. The chorus beckons the listener to repeat the experience, even though there is a sense of danger that comes with it. However, the final verse reveals that the relationship has ended in heartbreak, with regret and sorrow creeping in and pushing the lovers apart. The singer concludes with a plea to never repeat the experience again.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of internal conflict between desire and regret, with a touch of nostalgia for past experiences. The imagery evokes a sense of emotional intensity and passion, with a foreboding sense of something dark lurking beneath the surface. The use of repetition in the chorus and the gentle, haunting melody contribute to the sense of longing and sadness infused throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's never been like this
This is a new feeling, never experienced before.
And it was just around sunrise when you crept out the door
You left early in the morning, leaving me alone and feeling shattered.
Left me ragged and worn but left me, left me wanting more, more, more
You left me feeling broken, yet still craving your presence and affection.
Let's do this all again
Despite the pain, let's partake in this experience again.
Let's do it all again sometime
Let's not do it right away, but sometime in the future.
And do you remember Paris in the rain?
Do you recall our past experiences in Paris, even in the rain?
And it looks just like Christmas, but that's come and gone again
Even though it resembles Christmas, the holiday has since passed.
And the wild cats roaming in among the tombs and graves
We saw untamed cats wandering through graveyards and tombs.
And the flickering white neon of the cross and "Jesus Saves"
The neon sign of the cross with the saying "Jesus Saves" was flashing.
And the headlights like fires and the crowds in the streets
The car headlights were bright like fire, and the street was crowded.
Children dressed in rags begging at our feet
There were impoverished children begging for help at our feet.
And we crawled back to our room with our heads spinning 'round
We returned to our room disoriented, probably from alcohol or other substances.
And we just lay in the dark and didn't dare make a sound
We lay quietly in the dark after the drama of the day.
And a sorrow soft as whispers stole into our hearts
A sad, gentle feeling overtook our hearts, just like whispers.
Lay down between us and pushed us apart
This sentiment caused us to grow apart and become distant.
And do you remember the silence scorched with pain?
Can you recall the painful silence that ensued after our experience?
A burning regret, let's never do this again
It's an intense regret that we must never repeat this experience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORMAN BROWN, LYNNE FIDDMONT-LYNDSEY, KIMBERLY ROSS
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Liesel Hering Chamen
on Daddy's Going to Heaven Now
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