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.
Tomorrow Never Knows
The Mission Lyrics
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It is not dying, it is not dying
Turn off your mind, relax and float down stream
It is not time, it is not time
Lay down all thoughts, surrender to the void
It is shining, it is shining
Yet you may see the meaning of within
It is being, it is being
It is knowing, it is knowing
And ignorance and hate mourn the dead
It is believing, it is believing
But listen to the color of your dreams
It is not leaving, it is not leaving
So play the game "Existence" to the end
Of the beginning, of the beginning
Of the beginning, of the beginning
Of the beginning, of the beginning
Of the beginning, of the beginning
Of the beginning, of the beginning
The Mission's song "Tomorrow Never Knows" encourages the listener to let go of their thoughts and exist in the present moment. The repetition of "turn off your mind" and "relax and float down stream" emphasize the need to escape the noise and chaos of the world and tune into one's inner self. The phrase "it is not dying" is a reminder that this state of being is not a physical death, but rather a mental and spiritual surrender.
The line "surrender to the void, it is shining" suggests that letting go and embracing the unknown can lead to a sense of clarity and light. The lyrics also mention the importance of love and its ability to unify us all. The contrast between "love is all" and "ignorance and hate mourn the dead" highlights the opposing forces at play in the world and the need to choose love over hate.
The song concludes with the idea of playing the game of existence to its end, implying that life is a journey and we must embrace every moment, even the difficult ones. The repetition of "of the beginning" at the end of the song suggests that every end is also a new beginning, and we must approach life with a sense of open-mindedness and curiosity.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn off your mind, relax and float down stream
Free your mind and let yourself go with the flow
It is not dying, it is not dying
Death is not the end, there is something more
Turn off your mind, relax and float down stream
Disconnect from negative thoughts and just let go
It is not time, it is not time
Time is irrelevant, just be present in the moment
Lay down all thoughts, surrender to the void
Release all worries and embrace the unknown
It is shining, it is shining
The void is full of possibilities and opportunities
Yet you may see the meaning of within
Through surrendering, you may gain insight into yourself and your purpose
It is being, it is being
Existence is a state of being, not just doing
Love is all and love is everyone
Love is the ultimate truth and is present in everything and everyone
It is knowing, it is knowing
To truly understand existence is to understand love
And ignorance and hate mourn the dead
Those who choose not to embrace love will never truly understand existence
It is believing, it is believing
Believing in love and its power is key to understanding existence
But listen to the color of your dreams
Pay attention to your inner thoughts and imagination
It is not leaving, it is not leaving
Your inner self will always be with you
So play the game 'Existence' to the end
Fully embrace all aspects of existence, both positive and negative
Of the beginning, of the beginning
Everything is constantly starting anew
Of the beginning, of the beginning
The cycle of existence never truly ends
Of the beginning, of the beginning
Each moment is a fresh start
Of the beginning, of the beginning
We are constantly evolving and progressing
Of the beginning, of the beginning
Everything is always in motion and changing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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