Sister of Mercy
Thompson Twins
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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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Written by: ALANNAH JOY CURRIE, JOSEPH MARTIN LEEWAY, TOM BAILEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Album InclusionThe 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.
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Release Date"Sister of Mercy" was released in February 1984 alongside the album, making it over 35 years old.
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Music GenreThis song belongs to the New Wave genre, a style of rock music popular in the late 1970s and the 1980s.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not as popular as other songs on the album, "Sister of Mercy" made it to number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song portrays a woman who offers comfort and relief, potentially symbolizing a spiritual or abstract entity - hence the title, Sister of Mercy.
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LineupThe 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.
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Notable Cover'Sister of Mercy' was covered by electronic music group, Erasure in 2018 as a tribute to Thompson Twins' legacy in electronic pop.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionDespite 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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