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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sisters_of_Mercy
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)
Burn
The Sisters of Mercy Lyrics
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In the color and the carnage fall me down
My face in the fire in the reptile house
And the kissing and the color come crashing down
In the fire in the reptile house
In the color and carnage fall me down
My face in the fire in the reptile house
Down down down
Down around me
Down down down
Down around
Face in the fire on the reptile house
In the color and the carnage fall me down
My face in the fire in the reptile house
And the kissing and the color come crashing down
Down down down
Down around me
Down down down
Around
My face in the fire my faith in the fire
In the
In the burn me down my
My burning down
In the fire in the reptile house
In the color and the carnage fall me down
My face in the fire in the reptile house
And the kissing and the color come crashing
Down
Crashing down
The lyrics of "Burn" by The Sisters of Mercy are dark and poetic, with a distinct gothic tone that captures the band's signature style. The repeated line "burn me a fire in the reptile house" refers to a place of danger, where fierce reptiles lurk and flames rage. The imagery of fire and destruction is a powerful metaphor for the singer's inner turmoil and angst, as he seeks escape from his troubles in this dangerous and chaotic place.
The line "my face in the fire in the reptile house" suggests that the singer has willingly thrown himself into this dangerous situation, perhaps in an attempt to feel alive or to find some sense of liberation. The references to "kissing" and "color" add to the sense of sensory overload and overwhelming emotions that the singer is experiencing. The repeated chorus emphasizes the sense of falling and being pulled down, as if the singer is losing control and being consumed by his desires.
Overall, the lyrics of "Burn" are a haunting and vivid portrayal of the inner turmoil and destructive impulses of a troubled soul. The use of powerful imagery and repetition create a sense of hypnotic intensity that is both fascinating and unsettling.
Line by Line Meaning
Burn me a fire in the reptile house
Start a fire in the place where scary creatures are kept
In the color and the carnage fall me down
Overwhelmed by the sight of blood and gore
My face in the fire in the reptile house
My visage is shrouded in inferno at the location for exotic animals
And the kissing and the color come crashing down
The passion and the vividness have reached their climax
Down down down
Descending continuously
Down around me
Falling around me
Face in the fire on the reptile house
My countenance is set ablaze in the quarters of the cold-blooded creatures
My face in the fire in the reptile house
My face is immersed in fire at the dwelling of the silent killers
My face in the fire my faith in the fire
My belief and my physical being are subjected to the flames
In the burn me down my
Intensely immolate me
My burning down
My conflagration
Crashing down
Collapsing in a loud and chaotic manner
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW ELDRITCH
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Gorgeous song and band!
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