Sometimes Always
Jesus And Mary Chain · Other Songs - Jesus And Mary Chain
I gave you good and bad
I gave but you just threw it back
I won't get on my knees
Don't make me do that please
I've been away but now I'm back
Don't be too sure of that
What makes you sure of that
You went away you can't come back
I walked away from you
I hurt you through and through
Aw honey give me one more chance
Aw you're a lucky son
Lucky son of a gun
You went away, you went away
You went away but now youre back
I got down on my knees
And then I begged you please
I always knew you'd take me back
Sometimes Always - Jesus And Mary Chain
Released in 1985, 'Sometimes Always' stands as a defining track on the Jesus And Mary Chain's debut album, *Psychocandy*. The song exemplifies the band's signature sound, blending jangly guitar riffs with a driving, repetitive rhythm that became central to the shoegaze and post-punk revival movements of the mid-1980s. Lead vocalist Ian McCulloch's falsetto delivery, often layered with harmonies, creates an ethereal yet urgent atmosphere that captures the emotional intensity of the era. As one of the group's most recognizable compositions, the track has been widely covered and sampled, cementing its status as a staple of alternative rock history. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's ability to fuse raw energy with melodic sensibilities, influencing countless artists who followed in their wake.