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“Past The Mission” is the fourth track and the third single off of Tori Amos' 1994 album Under The Pink. The song recalls an experience with sexual assault, similar to her Little Earthquakes a capella Me And A Gun. Here’s what she said:
“Past the Mission” refers to a personal experience with sexual...
[Verse 1]
I don’t believe I went too far
I said I was willing, willing, willing
She said she knew what my books did not
I thought she knew what’s up
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
She said they all think they know him well
She knew him better, better, better
Everyone wanted something from him
I did too, but I shut my mouth
He just gave me a smile
[Chorus]
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
Past the mission, I smell the roses
[Bridge]
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
Somewhere I know she knows
Somethings only she knows
[Chorus]
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
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
Past the mission, I smell the roses
Past the mission, I smell the roses
Past the Mission was written by Tori Amos.
Past the Mission was produced by Tori Amos & Eric Rosse.
Tori Amos released Past the Mission on Mon May 16 1994.