Angels Of Mercy
Badlees Lyrics
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There must be angels of mercy
Lookin' down on me
'Cause when I lok up to the sky
I swear I see
Angels of mercy lookin' down on me
Well, I know what I know
And you know what you know too
Exactly what I think of you
And if I were you and you were me
I wouldn't blame you for not liking me
Even though we aren't enemies
CHORUS
Time can have a way of changin'
Everything you think is right
And time can have a way takin'
Everything you hold too tight
So you search for explanations
And you find some now and then
While the angels
They're gettin' impatient
With your experiments
CHORUS
I believe there's a power of healing
That comes with experience
I believe in believing you feelings
Even when they make no sense
But I believe that the way I'm going
I'm gonna end up too soon dead
Well, when asked to give my reasons
This is what I said
I might have used my education
If I gave a shit
I night have spoke for my generation
If I agreed with it
Now some say that I've gone crazy
But I ain't gone nowhere
Some say I'm apathetic, man
But I don't care
I admit that I'm a loser
I admit that I am scum
I admit I like cheap beer and women
As much as anyone
I don't worry about the future
Who knows what that will bring
I just wait to see what happens
And I pretend I planned the whole thing
So let's see what tomorrow brings
CHORUS 2X
The Badlees song "Angels of Mercy" reflects on the idea that there must be divine intervention and guidance that helps people through times of hardship. The chorus suggests that there are angels watching over the singer, offering mercy and support when they look up to the sky. The verses touch on themes of change, self-reflection, and acceptance. Time is portrayed as a force that can transform a person's worldview, and the singer acknowledges that their own opinions of others may not be universally shared. They express a belief in the power of experience and emotions, even when these feelings may not be logical. At the same time, they grapple with a sense of purposelessness and apathy towards societal constructs such as education and generational identity. The overall message of the song seems to be one of humility and acceptance, along with a willingness to move forward and see what the future holds.
There are many different interpretations of the song, but it is generally considered to be a reflection on the human experience and the need for personal growth and discovery. Some fans and critics have linked the song to themes of addiction and recovery, while others see it as a commentary on the state of contemporary society. The lyrics offer a mix of introspection and social commentary, with a touch of humor and self-deprecation added in for good measure.
Line by Line Meaning
There must be angels of mercy
I believe there are benevolent forces at play
Lookin' down on me
Observing me from above
'Cause when I look up to the sky
Whenever I gaze upwards
I swear I see
I strongly feel or sense
Angels of mercy lookin' down on me
Kind-hearted celestial beings watching over me
Well, I know what I know
I am confident in my knowledge
And you know what you know too
You also have your own understanding
And I know that you know
I am aware that you recognize
Exactly what I think of you
My thoughts towards you are clear to you
And if I were you and you were me
In a hypothetical situation where we switched roles
I wouldn't blame you for not liking me
I understand if you have negative feelings towards me in that circumstance
Even though we aren't enemies
Although we are not at odds with each other
Time can have a way of changin'
The passage of time can alter things
Everything you think is right
Your entire perspective on what's correct
And time can have a way takin'
Time can also take away
Everything you hold too tight
The things you cling to firmly
So you search for explanations
You seek to understand the reasons
And you find some now and then
Occasionally, you discover some answers
While the angels
Simultaneously, the angels
They're gettin' impatient
Are becoming restless
With your experiments
Regarding your experiments or efforts
I believe there's a power of healing
I have faith in the ability to recover from ailments
That comes with experience
This capability is gained through life experience
I believe in believing your feelings
I value trusting your emotions
Even when they make no sense
Even if they are illogical or absurd
But I believe that the way I'm going
However, I suspect that I am headed
I'm gonna end up too soon dead
I fear that I will die prematurely
Well, when asked to give my reasons
If requested to explain myself
This is what I said
These are the words I uttered
I might have used my education
I could have employed what I learned in school
If I gave a shit
If I cared enough to do so
I might have spoke for my generation
I could have been a spokesperson for my peers
If I agreed with it
Had I concurred with the cause
Now some say that I've gone crazy
Some people allege that I have lost my sanity
But I ain't gone nowhere
I have not moved from where I am
Some say I'm apathetic, man
Others claim that I am indifferent
But I don't care
I am not bothered by their opinions
I admit that I'm a loser
I confess that I am unsuccessful
I admit that I am scum
I acknowledge that I am a despicable person
I admit I like cheap beer and women
I confess to enjoying affordable alcohol and female companionship
As much as anyone
To the same extent as everyone else
I don't worry about the future
I do not fret about what is to come
Who knows what that will bring
It remains uncertain what the future holds
I just wait to see what happens
I merely anticipate what will occur
And I pretend I planned the whole thing
I try to behave as if I had everything mapped out
So let's see what tomorrow brings
Let us wait and see what transpires next
CHORUS 2X
Reiteration of the chorus
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