Sister of Mercy

Thompson Twins

About Sister of Mercy

"Sister Of Mercy" is a song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was originally included on the group's 1984 album Into The Gap, though a remixed version was released as the fourth single from the album in the summer of 1984. The single peaked at #11 in the UK, spending ten weeks on the UK singles chart. The promotional music video for this single was directed by Dieter Trattmann and featured actress Frances Tomelty. The B-side of the single was a megamix of various Thompson Twins songs titled "Out Of The Gap".  


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She lives in a big white house
The rooms are lemon and she's devoted to life
of keeping this house just right, ooh, ooh
The weekends are perfectly nice ooh, ooh
And she doesn't talk when he comes home at night
Twenty five years she's just the same
She's a lonely woman, quiet in her ways
Then he comes home one night
She kills him with a knife
Now she's the one who's a living in paradise
(chorus)
(Sister of mercy) No sister of mercy
Oh don't cry for me
(sister of mercy) No sister of mercy
It's all alright for me
Now she sits in a big white chair
In a room that's not so different to the one back there
She turns her face to the light
But she is blinded by her life
You can hear her cry alone at night
(REPEAT CHORUS)
So have mercy on that woman you don't know the way it's been
You don't know the trouble her eyes have seen
Can you feel the kiss of life when you come home at night?
Well, you better not turn your back on a paradise
(REPEAT CHORUS)
Sister of mercy (Sister of mercy)
Sister of mercy oh, oh
Sister of mercy (Sister of mercy)
Sister of mercy oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(REPEAT CHORUS x 2)

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Thompson Twins

The Thompson Twins were a British New Wave pop group that formed in April 1977 and disbanded in May 1993. They achieved considerable popularity in the mid 1980s, scoring a string of hits in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the globe. more »

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Written by: ALANNAH JOY CURRIE, JOSEPH MARTIN LEEWAY, TOM BAILEY

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10 facts about this song

Record Production
"Sister of Mercy" is a song by Thompson Twins that was produced by the well-known English musician, Alex Sadkin. Sadkin was known for producing a number of successful tracks during the '80s.
Album Inclusion
The song is from the album 'Into The Gap'. The album was the Thompson Twins' most commercially successful, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart.
Release Date
"Sister of Mercy" was released in February 1984 alongside the album, making it over 35 years old.
Music Genre
This song belongs to the New Wave genre, a style of rock music popular in the late 1970s and the 1980s.
Chart Performance
Although not as popular as other songs on the album, "Sister of Mercy" made it to number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics Theme
The song portrays a woman who offers comfort and relief, potentially symbolizing a spiritual or abstract entity - hence the title, Sister of Mercy.
Lineup
The Thompson Twins at this time consisted of three members: Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway. They played a major role in writing and composing the song.
Notable Cover
'Sister of Mercy' was covered by electronic music group, Erasure in 2018 as a tribute to Thompson Twins' legacy in electronic pop.
Music Video
The music video for 'Sister of Mercy' features the band members in a story line and showcases their unique and eccentric fashion style, which was a signature Thompson Twins' aspect.
Critical Reception
Despite not being as successful as some of the other numbers by the Thompson Twins, "Sister of Mercy" received positive reviews from critics for its catchy tune and thoughtful lyrics. The song is still appreciated today for its classic 80s pop vibe.

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