THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
593-The Sisters Of Mercy-Lucretia My Reflection.
1988-Number 20 single.
Best Bit-At 1.28.I’m not sure if it’s a compliment or not to have this song written about you.
The Sisters Of Mercy were formed in Leeds in 1980,the only constant member throughout has been singer/songwriter Andrew Eldritch.
The title of this song refers to Lucretia Borgia of the prominent Borgia family of the Italian Renaissance,who were notorious for their ruthless political tactics and alleged crimes.Eldritch wrote the song for band mate and bass player Patricia Morrison who Eldritch said ‘She always strikes me as a Lucretia type person.’
In 1996 Morrison by now a member of the Punk Rock band The Damned married their lead singer David Vanian.
‘I hear the roar of a big machine two worlds and in between,hot metal and methedrine,i hear empire down.’
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