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Mercy Now
Mary Gauthier Lyrics
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The fruits of his labor fall and rot slowly on the ground
His work is almost over it won't be long, he won't be around
I love my father, he could use some mercy now
My brother could use a little mercy now
He's a stranger to freedom, he's shackled to his fear and his doubt
The pain that he lives in it's almost more than living will allow
I love my bother, he could use some mercy now
My church and my country could use a little mercy now
As they sink into a poisoned pit it's going to take forever to climb out
They carry the weight of the faithful who follow them down
I love my church and country, they could use some mercy now
Every living thing could use a little mercy now
Only the hand of grace can end the race towards another mushroom cloud
People in power, they'll do anything to keep their crown
I love life and life itself could use some mercy now
Yeah, we all could use a little mercy now
I know we don't deserve it but we need it anyhow
We hang in the balance dangle 'tween hell and hallowed ground
And every single one of us could use some mercy now
Every single one of us could use some mercy now
Every single one of us could use some mercy now
Mary Gauthier's song Mercy Now is a powerful and moving call for mercy and compassion towards those who are suffering. The song begins with a plea for mercy for the singer's father, whose life is coming to an end and whose work has gone unappreciated. The second verse focuses on the singer's brother, who is trapped by fear and doubt and needs mercy to help him break free. The third verse speaks to the broader societal issues facing the country and the church, which have been corrupted and dragged down by those in power. Finally, the fourth verse acknowledges the universal human need for mercy and the urgent need for grace to prevent a catastrophic ending.
The overarching theme of the song is the need for compassion, kindness, and mercy towards others, especially those who are suffering or in need. The personal stories of the singer's family members and the broader societal issues facing the country and the church serve as powerful examples of how we can all use a little mercy in our lives. The song's call for mercy is a reminder of the importance of empathy and the value of human connection in a world that can often be cruel and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
My father could use a little mercy now
My father is tired from his work and needs kindness and forgiveness.
The fruits of his labor fall and rot slowly on the ground
The things my father has worked hard for go to waste and are not appreciated.
His work is almost over it won't be long, he won't be around
My father is getting old and will not be with us for much longer.
I love my father, he could use some mercy now
I care deeply for my father and want him to be treated with compassion.
My brother could use a little mercy now
My brother is struggling and needs empathy and generosity.
He's a stranger to freedom, he's shackled to his fear and his doubt
My brother feels trapped and unable to move forward due to his anxiety and uncertainty.
The pain that he lives in it's almost more than living will allow
My brother's suffering is unbearable and he needs respite.
I love my bother, he could use some mercy now
I care for my brother very much and want him to be given mercy.
My church and my country could use a little mercy now
The institutions that are supposed to provide comfort and support for us are struggling and need compassion.
As they sink into a poisoned pit it's going to take forever to climb out
My church and country are in a terrible state and recovery is slow and difficult.
They carry the weight of the faithful who follow them down
My church and country are responsible for the wellbeing of their followers and are struggling to meet their needs.
I love my church and country, they could use some mercy now
Despite their flaws, I still care for my church and country and want them to be treated with kindness.
Every living thing could use a little mercy now
All living beings, including animals and plants, deserve compassion and forgiveness.
Only the hand of grace can end the race towards another mushroom cloud
Only kindness and forgiveness can prevent another destructive event like a nuclear explosion.
People in power, they'll do anything to keep their crown
Those in positions of authority will go to great lengths to maintain their power and status, even if it is harmful to others.
I love life and life itself could use some mercy now
I cherish life and believe that all living things deserve to be treated with kindness.
Yeah, we all could use a little mercy now
Everyone is struggling in some way and needs to be treated with compassion.
I know we don't deserve it but we need it anyhow
Even if we may have made mistakes or are flawed, we still require and benefit from kindness and compassion.
We hang in the balance dangle 'tween hell and hallowed ground
We are in a precarious position between good and evil, and need to be shown mercy to avoid falling to the wrong side.
And every single one of us could use some mercy now
Every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves to be shown kindness and empathy.
Every single one of us could use some mercy now
This sentiment is so important that it is repeated to emphasize that every person needs to be treated with kindness and forgiveness.
Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: MARY GAUTHIER
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