Never Land (Full Length)

The song 'Never Land (Full Length)' by The Sisters Of Mercy delves into themes of existential disillusionment and the relentless pursuit of an unattainable ideal. The lyrics paint a picture of a journey filled with material success and personal achievements, yet marred by a profound sense of emptiness and unfulfillment. The recurring line 'We are coming down, we fall' suggests a collective descent or failure, despite the efforts and accomplishments that have been made. This descent is juxtaposed with the idea of 'Never never land,' a metaphorical place of eternal youth and escape, which remains perpetually out of reach.

The imagery in the song is vivid and evocative. Lines like 'I had a face on the mirror, I had a hand on the gun' and 'I had a place in the sun and a ticket to Syria' suggest a life of contrasts and contradictions. The face in the mirror could symbolize self-reflection or identity, while the hand on the gun hints at violence or self-destruction. The 'place in the sun' represents success and happiness, but the 'ticket to Syria' introduces a note of conflict and turmoil. These conflicting images underscore the song's theme of having 'everything within my reach' yet finding it 'too much but never enough.'

The song also explores the idea of passing through life with a sense of detachment and inevitability. The lines 'With our backs to the sky and our eyes on the ground' and 'We will pass through this place to the other side' convey a sense of moving through life without fully engaging with it, always looking down or away from the horizon. This detachment is further emphasized by the repetition of 'All the days of our lives, all the ways of our calling, fall,' suggesting that despite the passage of time and the pursuit of various goals, there is a sense of falling or failing to achieve true fulfillment.

The Sisters Of Mercy, known for their gothic rock style, often explore dark and introspective themes in their music. 'Never Land (Full Length)' is no exception, offering a haunting reflection on the human condition and the elusive quest for meaning and satisfaction in life.