The Mercy Wheel
A.A. Bondy Lyrics
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I take out my heart,
and then I fire it from a cannon
With such a sound over the hills and
every trouble is abandoned
Into the mercy wheel,
See it spinning in the twilight
like a hard blow in a bar fight
And its a Mississippi night
with the heavens wheeling bright
(instrumental break)
A golden ring, a halo for you every
time you find your Christ
Hear the demons sing
as you place your head in the mouth of a lion
Into the mercy wheel,
See it spinning in the twilight
Tell me how do you feel,
like a hard blow in a bar fight
And its a Mississippi night
with the heavens wheeling bright
And I dont hold on so tight
The Mercy Wheel by A.A. Bondy is a song that explores themes of sacrifice, redemption and finding peace. In the opening lines of the song, the singer declares that they are willing to put their heart on the line, to make a drastic move and to abandon all trouble. This suggests that the singer is willing to make sacrifices for their own peace of mind, perhaps to heal from past pain or to move forward in life. The image of firing the heart from a cannon suggests that this is a bold, explosive move, one that is not without risks.
The chorus of the song, with the repetition of the phrase "Into the mercy wheel," suggests that there is some higher power at play, perhaps a divine force that can offer mercy or relief. The image of the spinning wheel invokes ideas of fate, destiny, and the cyclical nature of life. The use of the word "mercy" suggests that the singer is seeking forgiveness or redemption for their actions. The final lines of the stanza – "Tell me how do you feel, like a hard blow in a bar fight" – suggest that the experience of seeking mercy is not easy or painless.
The second stanza of the song introduces new imagery, with the mention of a "golden ring" and a "halo." These symbols are often associated with religious ideas, suggesting that the singer is seeking salvation through faith. However, the following lines introduce a darker turn, with the mention of demons and a lion's mouth. This suggests that the journey to redemption may be fraught with danger or challenge.
In conclusion, The Mercy Wheel is a complex and evocative exploration of themes of sacrifice, redemption, and finding peace. The lyrics use bold imagery to convey the intensity of the singer's emotions, and the chorus hints at the idea of a higher power that can offer mercy and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no one in line,
There is no one ahead of me in this journey
I take out my heart,
I expose my emotions and put them on display
and then I fire it from a cannon
I release my emotions in a big, explosive way
With such a sound over the hills and
The sound echoes through the hills and far away
every trouble is abandoned
All my problems disappear
Into the mercy wheel,
I surrender to fate and the mercy of the universe
See it spinning in the twilight
Observe the cycle of life and the universe as the day turns into night
Tell me how do you feel,
Ask yourself how you truly feel about the world and your place in it
like a hard blow in a bar fight
Perhaps you feel like life has dealt you some hard blows, or like you're fighting an uphill battle
And its a Mississippi night
The setting is a night in Mississippi
with the heavens wheeling bright
The sky is full of stars and the universe is in motion
(instrumental break)
No lyrics, just instrumental music
A golden ring, a halo for you every
You have a special connection or relationship with a higher power or religion
time you find your Christ
Whenever you find your way to your faith, you feel a sense of light and guidance
Hear the demons sing
You hear negative voices or thoughts
as you place your head in the mouth of a lion
As you face danger or fear, you feel like you're placing yourself in a dangerous or precarious position
Tell me how do you feel,
Ask yourself again how you truly feel about your life and surroundings
like a hard blow in a bar fight
You may feel like you're constantly fighting for survival, or like life is hitting you hard
And its a Mississippi night
The scene is still set in a Mississippi night
with the heavens wheeling bright
The universe is still in motion above you
And I dont hold on so tight
The artist is surrendering control and letting go of their worries
Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
manolo baycheck
one of my favorite songs from Bondy.
William McDermott
Gorgeous song. Its worth giving a good listen to and upon doing so you won't need someone telling you the lyrics. Just open your ears.
jim
So damn good!
Sandra Burfield
how 'bout some lyrics
Generally Good Music
+Sandra Burfield Deal.
Sandra Burfield
+Generally Good Music ahhh, thank you so much, now I can sing along