The group has released three original studio albums: First and Last and Always (1985), Floodland (1987), and Vision Thing (1990). Each album was recorded by a different line-up; singer-songwriter Andrew Eldritch and the drum machine called Doktor Avalanche are the only points of continuity throughout. Eldritch and Avalanche were also involved in The Sisterhood, a side-project connected with Eldritch's dispute with former members.
The Sisters of Mercy ceased recording activity in the early 1990s, when they went on strike against East West Records, whom they accused of incompetence and withholding royalties, and had pressured the group to release at least two more studio albums; instead, the label released the album Go Figure under the moniker SSV in 1997. Although the Sisters of Mercy were eventually released from their contract with East West, they have never been signed to another label nor released any new material, despite showcasing numerous new songs in their live sets.
Former members of the group established the bands Ghost Dance and The Mission.
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Discography
First and Last and Always (1985)
Floodland (1987)
Vision Thing (1990)
Some Girls Wander by Mistake (compilation, 1992)
A Slight Case of Overbombing (compilation, 1993)
Body and Soul
The Sisters of Mercy Lyrics
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Your seven veils unfold
Give me forbidden places
All your tales untold
Give me ever and always
Ever and always
Body and soul
Over your heart of gold
Sun and sunset
Burning in the flame you hold
Ever and always
Give me ever and always
Body and soul
Yesterday
Today
Tomorrow
Body and soul
Give me ever the years you wept inside when cold
All the sins and secrets never cried
All the dreams you kept and the tears you sold
Give me
Give me ever and always
Ever and always
Body and soul
Your heart
Your mind
Your body and soul
The Sisters of Mercy's song Body and Soul is a dark and haunting tune that speaks to the complexities of human relationships. The opening lines, "all your hidden faces, your seven veils unfold, give me forbidden places, all your tales untold," hint at the desire for intimacy and connection with someone who may be guarded or mysterious. The request for "forbidden places" and "tales untold" speaks to a desire for something deeper and more meaningful than superficial interactions.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is seeking not just physical intimacy, but also a deep emotional connection. They ask for "ever and always, body and soul" and describe their desire for "all the sins and secrets never cried, all the dreams you kept and the tears you sold." This suggests a desire to truly know and understand another person, flaws and all. The repeated refrain of "ever and always, give me ever and always, body and soul" emphasizes the singer's unwavering desire for the other person, regardless of what they may reveal.
The final lines of the song, "your heart, your mind, your body and soul," are a powerful reminder that true intimacy involves a connection on all levels, not just physical. The song speaks to the complexity of human relationships and the desire for deeper connection, even in the midst of darkness and secrecy.
Line by Line Meaning
All your hidden faces
I want to know every part of you that you keep hidden from the world
Your seven veils unfold
I want you to reveal your deepest secrets and desires to me
Give me forbidden places
I want to explore parts of you that society considers taboo
All your tales untold
I want to hear all of the stories and experiences that you have never shared with anyone before
Give me ever and always
I want to have a connection with you forever, consistently and unequivocally
Ever and always
Let us share an enduring bond
Body and soul
I want to connect with every aspect of your being, both physical and emotional
Heaven and hope eternal
Together let us experience the idea of a perpetual utopia
Over your heart of gold
I want to honor and protect your goodness and sweetness
Sun and sunset
The beauty of natural phenomena can't match the beauty of your inner world
Burning in the flame you hold
I am attracted to the intense passion that you harbor within you
Yesterday
I desire knowledge of all the events that led up to this moment
Today
I want to cherish and embrace the present moment that we are sharing
Tomorrow
I want to commit to a future with you, whatever it may bring
Give me ever the years you wept inside when cold
I want to share with you every painful experience that you have held within you
All the sins and secrets never cried
I want you to trust me enough to reveal your deepest, darkest secrets and sins that you have never shared before
All the dreams you kept and the tears you sold
I want you to confide in me all of your aspirations and also the moments where you settled for less when you deserved more
Give me
I am asking for a connection with you built on trust and mutual sharing
Your heart
I want to be allowed access to the core of your being
Your mind
I want to explore the nuances and intricacies of your psyche
Your body and soul
I want to connect with the entirety of who you are, in every possible way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW ELDRITCH
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