The band was started by frontman Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams (both from the Sisters of Mercy), soon adding drummer Mick Brown (Red Lorry Yellow Lorry) and guitarist Simon Hinkler (Artery and Pulp). Aside from Hussey, the line-up has changed several times during the years.
The band's catalogue consists of nine main albums (God's Own Medicine, The First Chapter, 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.
Deliverance
The Mission UK Lyrics
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And the hand that guides in the cunning if hope in the weaving of dreams
And the lady of the lake takes my hand and leads me
To the holy isle and the fairy rings and the circles of stone
Forever and again
Give me, give me, give me, deliverance
Brother, sister, give me, give me
Surrender to the wisdom of age and the spirits of time
Remember our souls entwined for eternity
And the healing hand of the fairy queen will come to all who have faith in her
And the apple tree will bear it's fruit in the gardens of avalon
Forever and again
Give me, give me, give me deliverance
Brother, sister, give me, give me
Deliverance, deliver me
Give me, give me, give me, deliverance
Brother, sister, give me, give me
Deliverance, deliver me
Let me sleep for awhile and dream of avalon and the beltane fires
And a silent kiss steals away into the mist and out to the lake
Where the sword will rise again from the water into the
Hands of the chosen one the righteous one
Forever and again
Give me, give me, give me, deliverance
Brother, sister, give me, give me
Deliverance, deliver me
Give me, give me, give me, deliverance
Brother, sister, give me, give me
Deliverance, deliver me
The lyrics to "Deliverance" by The Mission UK exude a strong sense of mysticism and spirituality. The opening lines, "Believe in magic, believe in lore, legend and myth," urge listeners to hold onto their faith in the unseen and embrace the power of dreams. The subsequent lines reference the Lady of the Lake, a character from Arthurian legend, who guides the singer to the mystical lands of the Holy Isle, fairy rings, and circles of stone. The singer repeats the phrase "Forever and again," emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the idea that these experiences are destined to repeat themselves.
The second verse urges listeners to "surrender to the wisdom of age and the spirits of time" and to remember that their souls will always be entwined with the universe. The lyrics speak of the "healing hand of the fairy queen," who will come to those who have faith in her, and of the apple tree bearing fruit in the gardens of Avalon. Again, the singer repeats the phrase "Forever and again," emphasizing that all these experiences are part of a timeless cycle.
The final verse ends on a more hopeful note, with the singer dreaming of Avalon and the Beltane fires, symbols of rebirth and renewal. A "silent kiss" is stolen away into the mist, leading to the rise of the sword from the water, which is destined for the hands of the chosen (or righteous) one. The inclusion of the phrase "Brother, sister" in the chorus implies a sense of community and shared spirituality.
Overall, "Deliverance" invokes a strong sense of ancient mysticism and spirituality, encouraging listeners to hold fast to their faith even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Believe in magic believe in lore legend and myth
Have faith in supernatural and mythical beliefs and stories.
And the hand that guides in the cunning if hope in the weaving of dreams
Believe in the power of the supernatural world to provide guidance and offer hope for a better future.
And the lady of the lake takes my hand and leads me / To the holy isle and the fairy rings and the circles of stone / Forever and again
In the supernatural realm, the lady of the lake leads the way to a spiritual world full of mysticism and folklore which persists indefinitely.
Give me, give me, give me, deliverance / Brother, sister, give me, give me / Deliverance, deliver me
A plea to the supernatural realm to deliver the desired outcome of freedom, and take action as his/her extended family.
Surrender to the wisdom of age and the spirits of time / Remember our souls entwined for eternity
Acknowledge the wisdom of the ages amidst the passage of time and consider the eternal nature of the relationship between our souls.
And the healing hand of the fairy queen will come to all who have faith in her / And the apple tree will bear it's fruit in the gardens of avalon / Forever and again
Believers will be blessed by the healing and productive powers of the fairy queen and the apple tree in the Garden of Avalon eternally.
Let me sleep for awhile and dream of avalon and the beltane fires / And a silent kiss steals away into the mist and out to the lake / Where the sword will rise again from the water into the / Hands of the chosen one the righteous one / Forever and again
Entirely immerse in the supernatural realm, and dream about Avalon and its Beltane fires; experience a silent, magical kiss that connects him/her to the sword of the righteous one in the waters of the lake, which remains there for eternity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG DAVID ADAMS, MICK BROWN, SIMON THOMAS HINKLER, WAYNE HUSSEY
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@lunahurdygurdy
Believe in magic believe in lore legend and myth
And the hand that guides in the cunning of hope in the weaving of dreams
And the lady of the lake takes my hand and leads me
To the holy isle and the fairy rings and the circles of stone
Forever and again
Give me, give me, give me, deliverance
Brother, sister, give me, give me
Deliverance, deliver me
Surrender to the wisdom of age and the spirits of time
Remember our souls entwined for eternity
And the healing hand of the fairy queen will come to all who have faith in her
And the apple tree will bear it's fruit in the gardens of Avalon
Forever and again
Give me, give me, give me deliverance
Brother, sister, give me, give me
Deliverance, deliver me
Give me, give me, give me, deliverance
Brother, sister, give me, give me
Deliverance, deliver me
Let me sleep for awhile and dream of Avalon and the Beltane fires
And a silent kiss steals away into the mist and out to the lake
Where the sword will rise again from the water into the
Hands of the chosen one the righteous one
Forever and again
@ryanorr8104
I wasn't even a Goth but I loved The Mission and their tunes, proper band, saw them in Edinburgh at the Playhouse in 1987, brilliant concert, Wayne Hussey is an amazing performer, off the scale, remember that night with a vengeance ❤❤❤
@JoJubjub-kx8lp
Im not into wrap but neos "crazy love" and that addicted one are mint, to me, i love rem, and roxy music, go west, fucking manic st preachers, um, white ladder by david grey is good to drink with, you can be you and like whatever, no labels man, keep it proper👍
@SamStormbornOrmandy
Still loving this song in 2023!!! About 33 years after I first heard it! So many people said it's just a phase back them, oh if they only knew and understood the magic of music! ⭐🎶⭐
@JoJubjub-kx8lp
My mum said that, i toned it down then got married and just look normal now, but it doesn't change who you are, which may be good or bad, I don't get out much so no idea
@adzthesaint
Same!
@andrealopezdelgado66
I'm a spanish native speaker and I didn't knew this song was about the magic legend of King Arthur and the Isle of Avalon until I translated the lyrics to my own language. Nice! <3
@pedrojosegutierrezvelez5137
Te aplaudo los vi en Zaragoza gira neverland hussey es un grandeeeee y compraba hasta los maxis importados es zeeeeenithhhhhh todo el repertorio
@richardikin
How can this still sound so good after all these years?? Fricking awesome!
@zanetheank6749
Ageless... 45 years of music and this is still my go to. Seeing them live in a small venue was one of the greatest privilege's of my life. Thank You...!
@JoJubjub-kx8lp
And fields are doing it☹️ fucking money 😡