Lyric discussion by The Knave 

Cover art for Nine While Nine lyrics by Sisters of Mercy, The

vigilant is correct, "while" is basically a synonym for "until" in certain parts of England.

This song is (and I need a synonym of my own pretty badly here) apparently (how many times have I typed that?) about Eldritch's One True Love (TM) Claire - their relationship forms the basis of several Sisters songs.

The real question is not whether we should be glad that their relationship ended in a heartbreaking way and provided the world with a few great songs because of it, but whether SHE CHUCKED YOU or YOU CHUCKED HER, Andy! Go on, tell us!