Thomas Petrakos - Vocals, Heath McAvoy - Rhythm Guitar, Mark Minkiewicz - Drums, David Angelo Chiapoco - Lead Guitar, Shaun Clarke — Bass
2.-MERCURY RISING is a progressive metal band originating from the Baltimore, Maryland area. Their music, while firmly rooted in hard rock and progressive rock, shows complexity and various metal influences, thus being a progressive metal band.
Their debut album "Upon Deaf Ears" showed their potential as a progressive band, with a 9 minute closing epic that will appeal to progressive rock and metal fans. Their second album titled "Building Rome" perfected their formula, and was a very solid album, and is highly recommended.
They will appeal to fans of melodic progressive metal, and fans of RUSH, KING'S X, and even DREAM THEATER.
Think
Mercury Rising Lyrics
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Are you winning the fight?
Is this winning?
And when this is won is it the end or beginning? .
In centuries past we've justified our fears.
But now the decades pass like years.
As technology and science suffocate taboos art and religion often lose
Are they thinking for me?
Are you thinking?
Am I rocking the boat or is it rocking me?
Are we sinking?
Are you listening to me?
Am I hearing you right?
Are they hearing?
Is time going by or is it the past disappearing?
For every time we try to fightthe final war there always seems to be one more
For every sanction the name of human rights another lost soul dies tonight
For every cure there is a brand new disease.
Mother nature's not so easily appeased.
All the steps we make to keep ourselves alive amount to nothing
when the hour of death arrives
Tell me the truth and I will know the truth
Lies are stained with death
Tell me the truth and let me catch my breath
Do I get what I want?
Do you want what you get?
Is it taken?
Do I know what I dream?
If I die do I know I'll awaken?
Do I die for the cause?
Does the cause live through me?
Am I dying?
Could a cure give me life or could life be the cure?
Are you trying?
Racing to find the answers
Running to beat the hands of time.
Pushing forward fighting back
Where's the finish line?
I need to catch my breath
In centuries past we've justified our fears.
But now the decades pass like years, as technology
and science suffocate taboos
Art and religion often lose
Racing to find the answers, running to beat the hands of time
Pushing forward fighting back where's the finish line?
I need to catch my breath
"Think" by Mercury Rising is a song that poses a series of questions about winning, thinking, sinking, listening, and dying. The lyrics unveil a person's doubts and concerns amidst an ever-changing, complex world. The song begins with rhetorical questions about winning the war and the fight, as the vocalist wonders if victory is the end or beginning of something more significant. The lyrics evoke the fragility of human efforts throughout history, as they highlight how fears, technology, and science transform how people see the world. Nonetheless, as the song progresses, the lyrics delve into issues that are both personal and universally relevant, such as the individual's capacity to think for themselves, the tension between wanting and getting, and the pursuit of answers in the face of time and death. The song ends reflecting on the irony of life, where people try to keep themselves alive, but in the end, death always arrives.
The lyrics of "Think" were written to raise awareness about the many problems in modern-day society. Many people find themselves struggling with the same questions that the song poses. The song raises questions about the fast pace of technological advancement that often occurs at the expense of traditional values such as art and religion. The song also highlights themes of existentialism, mortality, and the search for meaning. The lyrics remind listeners that they must take time to pause, reflect, and think. This song reminds its listeners of the importance of taking the time to think for themselves, question their beliefs, and ponder the mysteries of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I winning the war?
Am I succeeding in my personal struggles and battles?
Are you winning the fight?
Are you overcoming your own hardships and obstacles?
Is this winning?
Is the situation that we are in considered a victory?
And when this is won is it the end or beginning?
If we achieve what we are striving for, will it be the end or a new beginning?
In centuries past we've justified our fears.
Throughout history, we have found ways to explain and rationalize our fears.
But now the decades pass like years.
With advancements in technology and science, time seems to move much faster.
As technology and science suffocate taboos, art and religion often lose
As society progresses, certain traditional beliefs and practices may become less prevalent.
Do I think for myself?
Do I make decisions based on my own thoughts and beliefs?
Are they thinking for me?
Am I being influenced or controlled by others?
Are you thinking?
Are you actively processing and considering the situation at hand?
Am I rocking the boat or is it rocking me?
Am I causing change or is change happening to me?
Are we sinking?
Are we losing our stability and falling behind?
Are you listening to me?
Are you hearing and understanding what I am saying?
Am I hearing you right?
Am I interpreting your words and actions correctly?
Are they hearing?
Are other people considering and acknowledging this situation?
Is time going by or is it the past disappearing?
Are we simply moving forward or are we losing parts of our history?
For every time we try to fight the final war there always seems to be one more
Every time we try to resolve a conflict, another issue arises.
For every sanction the name of human rights another lost soul dies tonight
Human rights violations continue despite efforts to enforce them.
For every cure there is a brand new disease.
New problems arise even as we try to find solutions for existing ones.
Mother nature's not so easily appeased.
The natural world cannot be easily controlled or tamed.
All the steps we make to keep ourselves alive amount to nothing when the hour of death arrives
Despite our efforts to prolong life, death is inevitable.
Tell me the truth and I will know the truth
Be honest with me and I will understand the situation.
Lies are stained with death
Dishonesty can have serious consequences.
Tell me the truth and let me catch my breath
Give me a moment to process and understand the truth.
Do I get what I want?
Am I able to achieve my desires?
Do you want what you get?
Do you desire what you are receiving?
Is it taken?
Is what I have or what I'm receiving forced upon me?
Do I know what I dream?
Do I have a clear understanding of my aspirations and goals?
If I die do I know I'll awaken?
Do I believe in an afterlife or is death the end?
Do I die for the cause?
Am I willing to sacrifice my life for a certain belief or goal?
Does the cause live through me?
Is the movement or belief I'm supporting continuing after my death?
Am I dying?
Is my life in danger or coming to an end?
Could a cure give me life or could life be the cure?
Is there a way to save my life, or is living life to the fullest the ultimate cure?
Are you trying?
Are you putting in effort to fight for what you believe?
Racing to find the answers
Actively seeking solutions to our problems
Running to beat the hands of time.
Trying to overcome the limitations of time and mortality
Pushing forward fighting back
Persisting and resisting despite obstacles and opposition
Where's the finish line?
When will we reach the end of this journey?
I need to catch my breath
I need a momentary break from the exertion and stress of this situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Deadric Malone, Jimmy Mc Cracklin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
osborne1971
Great album! Upon Deaf Ears was good too as well as the EP they put out on Arkeyn Steel Records.
Aaron Bride
Fantastic! I Keep this cd! :D
Alby Celle
Diabolic genius