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The Sisters of Mercy – Blood Money (1985) | Track profile | Dork

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The Sisters of Mercy

Blood Money

Release date: 11th March 1985

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"Blood Money" is a track by The Sisters of Mercy, from the album First and Last and Always Collection, released 11th March 1985. Full lyrics are available below.

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The Sisters of Mercy

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Lyrics

Blood Money

[Verse 1]

Flesh

Bone

Splinters on the telephone

Whispers

Bullet in the head

Down

Head down

[Verse 2]

Got power to burn

Got means

Flowers to burn

Between those pretty dreams

Hold out for cover

Hold out your hand to me

[Chorus]

Blood, blood money

Blood, blood money, money, money, money

[Post-Chorus]

(Kiss)

[Verse 3]

Children, kiss the ring

Children, kiss the blade

[Chorus]

Blood money

Blood money

[Verse 4]

Which hand holds?

Your hand holds

[Chorus]

Blood, blood money

Blood, blood money, money, money, money

Blood, blood money

Blood, blood money, money, money, money

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1985

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The Sisters of Mercy

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Writer: Andrew Eldritch
Producer: Dave Allen
Bass: Craig Adams
Drums: Doktor Avalanche
Guitar: Gary Marx, Wayne Hussey
Vocals: Andrew Eldritch