Past the Mission
Tori Amos
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I don't believe I went too far I said I was willing She said she knew what my books did not I thought she knew what's up Past the Mission Behind the prison tower Past the Mission I once knew a hot girl Past the Mission They're closing every hour Past the Mission I smell the roses She said they all think they know him well She knew him better Everyone wanted something from him I did too but I shut my mouth He just gave me a smile Hey they found a body Not sure it was his Still they're using his name And she gave him shelter And somewhere I know she knows somethings only she knows
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Written by: TORI ELLEN AMOS
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Past the Mission" is a song by American singer/songwriter Tori Amos. It was released as a single from her second studio album, "Under the Pink."
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Album Data"Under the Pink" was released in January 1994, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard 200, and has since been certified double platinum.
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Artist CollaborationThis track features a vocal contribution from rock singer Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails. This is one of the rare occasions when Reznor contributed to another artist's work.
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Lyrics ExplanationThe song's lyrics have been described as an allegory for Amos's experience of being raped, with references to forgiving oneself and moving past the trauma.
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Unusual ReleaseUnlike other singles from the same album, “Past the Mission” was not released commercially in the United States.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 31 in the United Kingdom, making it Amos's third top 40 single from "Under the Pink."
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Song InterpretationAmos has revealed in interviews that she believes the characters in the song are trying to get past their pasts and the mission they have inherited.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Past the Mission" was directed by notable photographer and videographer Melodie McDaniel. It was filmed in Ireland and features an appearance by Trent Reznor.
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Track ArrangementThe music of the song includes harpsichord sounds, a feature in many of Tori Amos's songs, and a mellow backing beat.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by the band Under the Covers in their second volume of the same-titled series, "Under the Covers, Vol. 2."
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