Kyrie Eleison
Mark Schultz Lyrics
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Kyrie eleison
Kyrie
The wind blows hard against this mountain side
Across the sea into my soul
It reaches into where I cannot hide
Setting my feet upon the road
My heart is old, it holds my memories
My body burns a gemlike flame
Somewhere between the soul and soft machine
Is where I find myself again
Kyrie eleison, down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison, through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?
Kyrie eleison, on a highway in the light
When I was young I thought of growing old
Of what my life would mean to me
Would I have followed down my chosen road
Or only wished what I could be
Kyrie eleison, down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison, through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?
Kyrie eleison, on a highway in the light
Kyrie eleison, down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison, through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?
Kyrie eleison, on a highway in the light
Kyrie eleison, down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison, through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?
Kyrie eleison, on a highway in the light
Kyrie eleison, down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison, through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?
Kyrie eleison, on a highway in the light
Kyrie eleison, down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison, through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?
Mark Schultz's song "Kyrie Eleison" is a song about a man's journey through life. The song starts by talking about the challenges he faces as represented by the wind blowing hard against the mountain side and into his soul. He feels vulnerable and exposed, but he knows that he has to continue on his journey. The chorus of the song is the repeated phrase "Kyrie Eleison," which is a Greek phrase that means "Lord, have mercy." The phrase is used in Christian liturgy to ask for God's mercy and forgiveness, and in the context of the song, it represents the man's plea for strength and guidance as he travels.
The song also talks about the man's memories and how they shape who he is. He feels like his heart is old because of all the experiences he has had, but he also feels like he still has a flame burning inside of him that gives him purpose. He describes himself as being "somewhere between the soul and soft machine," which could be interpreted as a reference to the mind and body. He finds himself again on his journey and asks for God's mercy to help him continue.
The second verse of the song talks about the man's thoughts on growing old and what his life will mean to him. He wonders if he will have followed his chosen road or if he'll just be left with regrets. He asks for God's mercy to help him find his way and stay on course. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, serving as a reminder of the man's need for guidance and mercy as he travels through life.
Overall, "Kyrie Eleison" is a moving song about the challenges of life and the need for faith and guidance to persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
Kyrie eleison
Call for mercy and forgiveness
The wind blows hard against this mountain side
Life is tough and unforgiving
Across the sea into my soul
Difficulties reach the core of our being
It reaches into where I cannot hide
No escape from life's challenges and hardships
Setting my feet upon the road
Compelling us to keep marching forward
My heart is old, it holds my memories
Memories shape who we become
My body burns a gemlike flame
The fire of life within us
Somewhere between the soul and soft machine
The intersection of our spiritual and physical selves
Is where I find myself again
Discovering who we are amidst life's challenges
When I was young I thought of growing old
Thinking ahead to the future
Of what my life would mean to me
Finding purpose and meaning in our existence
Would I have followed down my chosen road
Questioning our life choices
Or only wished what I could be
Regretting missed opportunities
Kyrie eleison, down the road that I must travel
Asking for help and guidance in life's journey
Kyrie eleison, through the darkness of the night
Seeking comfort and support in difficult times
Kyrie eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?
Asking for companionship in our journey through life
Kyrie eleison, on a highway in the light
Asking for divine guidance and protection on our path
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Ross Lang, Richard James Page, Steven Park George
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