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"This Corrosion" is a monumental 1987 gothic rock anthem by The Sisters of Mercy released as the lead single from their classic album Foodland. Sound and Production Maximalist Style: Producer Jim Steinman gave the song an epic, operatic "Wagnerian rock" sound. The Choir: It features a massive 40-piece choir from the New York Choral Society. Length: The full LP version lasts nearly 11 minutes, making it a dramatic shift from standard radio tracks. Meaning and Lyrics The Feud: Frontman Andrew Eldritch wrote the lyrics as a parody and a jab at his former bandmates who left to form The Mission. The Clichés: Eldritch called the lyrics a string of meaningless clichés poking fun at former guitarist Wayne Hussey's writing style. If you want, I can share more details about the album Floodland or the history of gothic rock in the 1980s.