belief
The Mission Lyrics


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All I ever need is the truth but all I ever want is affection
Masquerade as Jesus Christ and suffer the crucifixion
Lips that speak of love eternal come heal my savaged skin
Cast aside all thought of revenge searching for nirvana within
And God only knows my belief holds strong
That wisdom comes when the heart suffers long
And I'm shedding tears for Judas a kiss may betray
And I'm on the side of angels on the heels of a dream a ghost
To lay

A hard rain may fall and a cruel wind may blow
The moon may be pale and I may never know
The need for silence but I can see hope in the wind in the
Rain
Lay belief on me my angel child

The actor and the poet martyr castles carved in sand
Delight and the promise of Eden lay in the touch of your hand
As sweet as sin sweeter still the taste
The way of all flesh lay me to waste
And heaven knows that the meek shall inherit the earth
Lay belief on me my angel child

Behold a silent ocean in a precious grain of sand
And if I have to explain then you'll never understand
My petals are strewn scattered by the breeze
It's whispered in the wind echoes through the trees
Loves a disease and it rips me apart




Come heal my ravaged heart
Lay belief on me my angel child

Overall Meaning

The Mission's song "Belief" speaks about the internal struggle between truth-seeking and the need for emotional connection. The first verse describes the dilemma of wanting love but also desiring the truth, comparing it to the suffering of Jesus on the cross. The singer seeks healing, casting aside thoughts of revenge and searching for inner peace or "nirvana." The chorus speaks to the idea that wisdom comes from suffering and holds a strong belief in this concept. The passing mention of Judas and the suggestion that a kiss may betray speaks to the idea of the pain and betrayal that may come with love. The bridge then shifts focus to the idea of weathering difficult times, seeking out hope when things seem hopeless. The second verse is more sensual, referring to the physical pleasure of touch and the desire for physical connection. The singer acknowledges that this desire can be destructive, but still seeks it out. The chorus repeats the idea of laying belief on the singer, suggesting that they are seeking a connection to something greater than themselves that can help heal their broken heart. The final verse speaks to the idea that there is beauty to be found in small things, like an ocean in a grain of sand. The singer also acknowledges that love is a complicated and painful emotion, but still seeks healing and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

All I ever need is the truth but all I ever want is affection
While I seek honesty and authenticity in my relationships, what I crave most is love and validation.


Masquerade as Jesus Christ and suffer the crucifixion
I am willing to endure immense pain and sacrifice to project an image of purity and goodness.


Lips that speak of love eternal come heal my savaged skin
I long for the comfort and soothing touch of someone who can offer me everlasting love and healing from my emotional scars.


Cast aside all thought of revenge searching for nirvana within
I am determined to let go of any desire for vengeance and instead focus on achieving inner peace and enlightenment.


And God only knows my belief holds strong
My faith and convictions remain unwavering despite any doubts or challenges I face.


That wisdom comes when the heart suffers long
I believe that true enlightenment and understanding can only be attained through experiencing deep emotional pain and prolonged suffering.


And I'm shedding tears for Judas a kiss may betray
I mourn the betrayal and loss of trust that can come from even the closest relationships, as all of us are capable of causing harm to those we love.


And I'm on the side of angels on the heels of a dream a ghost
I feel a strong sense of spiritual alignment and connection, pursuing my dreams and aspirations with a sense of unwavering purpose and confidence.


The moon may be pale and I may never know the need for silence but I can see hope in the wind in the Rain
While I may never fully embrace solitude and quiet reflection, I find inspiration and motivation from the natural world around us even in times of darkness and uncertainty.


Lay belief on me my angel child
I am open and receptive to the guidance and support of a divine force or higher power, seeking comfort and reassurance in my beliefs.


The actor and the poet martyr castles carved in sand
I recognize the fleeting nature of fame and artistic creativity, and how even the most celebrated individuals are eventually forgotten and surpassed by others.


Delight and the promise of Eden lay in the touch of your hand
I find immense joy and happiness in physical touch and intimacy, and believe it has the power to create an idyllic, paradise-like atmosphere.


As sweet as sin sweeter still the taste
I am drawn to experiences that are thrilling and inherently sinful or transgressive, finding pleasure in pushing societal boundaries and norms.


The way of all flesh lay me to waste
I am resigned to the inevitability of my own mortality and physical decay, and understand that all human life eventually comes to an end.


And heaven knows that the meek shall inherit the earth
I believe that humility and selflessness will eventually lead to greater success and prosperity than those who are more aggressive and selfish.


Behold a silent ocean in a precious grain of sand
I am awed by the vastness and complexity of the natural world, recognizing even the tiniest details as having immense significance and importance.


And if I have to explain then you'll never understand
I realize that some aspects of my beliefs and experiences are difficult or impossible to put into words, and that some people may never fully comprehend my perspective.


My petals are strewn scattered by the breeze
I feel vulnerable and exposed, and my emotions and thoughts can be easily influenced by external factors beyond my control.


It's whispered in the wind echoes through the trees
I am attuned to the subtle, intangible aspects of the world around me, and believe there are hidden meanings and messages that can be discerned if one listens closely enough.


Loves a disease and it rips me apart
I am acutely aware of the risks and dangers of love, and how it can cause immense pain and heartbreak when things go wrong.


Come heal my ravaged heart
I am pleading for someone or something to help mend the emotional wounds and scars I carry with me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG DAVID ADAMS, MICK BROWN, SIMON THOMAS HINKLER, WAYNE HUSSEY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Guille Santamarina

All I ever need is the truth
but all I ever want is affection
Masquerade as Jesus Christ
and suffer the crucifixion
Lips that speak of love eternal
come heal my savaged skin
Cast aside all thought of revenge
searching for nirvana within
And God only knows
my belief holds strong
That wisdom comes
when the heart suffers long
And I'm shedding tears
for Judas a kiss may betray
And I'm on the side of angels
on the heels of a dream a ghost to lay

A hard rain may fall
and a cruel wind may blow
The moon may be pale
and I may never know
The need for silence
but I can see hope in the wind in the rain
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child

The actor and the poet martyr
castles carved in sand
Delight and the promise of Eden
lay in the touch of your hand


As sweet as sin
sweeter still the taste
The way of all flesh
lay me to waste
And heaven knows
that the meek shall inherit the earth
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child

Behold a silent ocean
in a precious grain of sand
And if I have to explain
then you'll never understand


My petals are strewn
scattered by the breeze
It's whispered in the wind
echoes through the trees
Loves a disease
and it rips me apart
Come heal my ravaged heart
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child

- Wayne Hussey -



All comments from YouTube:

Guille Santamarina

All I ever need is the truth
but all I ever want is affection
Masquerade as Jesus Christ
and suffer the crucifixion
Lips that speak of love eternal
come heal my savaged skin
Cast aside all thought of revenge
searching for nirvana within
And God only knows
my belief holds strong
That wisdom comes
when the heart suffers long
And I'm shedding tears
for Judas a kiss may betray
And I'm on the side of angels
on the heels of a dream a ghost to lay

A hard rain may fall
and a cruel wind may blow
The moon may be pale
and I may never know
The need for silence
but I can see hope in the wind in the rain
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child

The actor and the poet martyr
castles carved in sand
Delight and the promise of Eden
lay in the touch of your hand


As sweet as sin
sweeter still the taste
The way of all flesh
lay me to waste
And heaven knows
that the meek shall inherit the earth
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child

Behold a silent ocean
in a precious grain of sand
And if I have to explain
then you'll never understand


My petals are strewn
scattered by the breeze
It's whispered in the wind
echoes through the trees
Loves a disease
and it rips me apart
Come heal my ravaged heart
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child
Lay belief on me my angel child

- Wayne Hussey -

mario folque

Brutal!!! Enjoying the Mission for more than 30 years and I can’t stop listening. Regards From Portugal!

FLUXUSLust

geht mir absolut genau so! / the same here... ! :)

francisco ferreira

mario folque março 2020 no Hard Club,Porto!!!Lá estarei 29 anos depois de os ver no Coliseu,Porto!

Pedro Pinto

subscrevo, mesmo ao fim de 30 anos ainda ouço sem cansar

Oscar Belza

Absolutely a masterpiece of all the times!!!! Hussey voice its just like the voice of the last judjement, and the band has no mercy to our souls, just like heaven or hell on music,totally great!! Beers from Uruguay!!

Oscar Belza

A hymn,one of the best songs ever!!! Beers from Uruguay!!

christiane stamm

Mission at their best.

Gustavo Muniz

Umas das minhas músicas preferidas.

Olvin Almendares

Qué pedazo de rola...

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