Healing Waters
Mr. Mister Lyrics


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Yellow moon, face of a prophet, shooting star, light of the heavens
Shine down, shine down on our tiny enterprise
Where do we go when all our time's been wasted
Just keeping score on who is right or wrong - there's no reason

[Chorus]
Follow the road, the road that leads us where the healing waters flow
Where do we go when the world forsakes us, where the healing waters flow

Silent god moving in my heart, telling me not much I understand
But I - but I need to know, so I fight on
Here every beast must feed upon the other, oh
When will the lion lie down with the lamb - there's no reason

[Chorus]

There is a river running deep into my soul
Rushing like a vision over me, it flows
Where do we go when all our time's been wasted
Just keeping score on who is right or wrong - there's no reason





[Repeat Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Healing Waters" by Mr. Mister are evocative and inspiring. The opening lines mention the "yellow moon" and the "face of a prophet," along with "shooting star" and "light of the heavens." These images evoke a sense of mystery and wonder, suggesting that there is something beyond our everyday, mundane existence.


The chorus speaks of following a road that leads to "healing waters." This metaphorical language suggests that there is a place of renewal and revitalization, a place where we can find solace and strength. The verses are more introspective, speaking of the internal struggles we all face. The lines "Where do we go when all our time's been wasted / Just keeping score on who is right or wrong" speak to the futility of petty arguments and power struggles. Instead, the singer is calling for a sense of unity and shared purpose.


The final lines of the chorus return to the idea of finding a place where we can be nourished and restored. This song is a reminder that the world can be a harsh and unforgiving place, but there are still places of beauty and hope that we can seek out. It suggests that we should keep moving forward, even when we don't understand everything that's happening around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Yellow moon, face of a prophet, shooting star, light of the heavens
The moon, resembling a prophet's face, and the shooting star, like the light of heavens, emit a bright light.


Shine down, shine down on our tiny enterprise
The light radiated by celestial objects illuminates a small business venture.


Where do we go when all our time's been wasted Just keeping score on who is right or wrong - there's no reason
When people waste their time in constant bickering with the sole aim of proving themselves right, they lose sight of the true purpose.


[Chorus] Follow the road, the road that leads us where the healing waters flow Where do we go when the world forsakes us, where the healing waters flow
Despite the abandonment by the world, choosing the path leading to the healing waters proves to be a beneficial journey.


Silent god moving in my heart, telling me not much I understand But I - but I need to know, so I fight on Here every beast must feed upon the other, oh When will the lion lie down with the lamb - there's no reason
The inaudible divinity within the heart nudges everyone to keep moving forward, but the savage nature of animals, where the stronger feed on the weaker, needs to end.


[Chorus] Where do we go when all our time's been wasted Just keeping score on who is right or wrong - there's no reason
When people waste their time in constant bickering with the sole aim of proving themselves right, they lose sight of the true purpose of journeying to the healing waters.


There is a river running deep into my soul Rushing like a vision over me, it flows Where do we go when all our time's been wasted Just keeping score on who is right or wrong - there's no reason
The urge for deep healing seems to run continuously in the singer's soul, but petty arguments keep them from moving towards it.


[Repeat Chorus]
The road leading to the healing waters is the one people should follow during the times they feel forsaken by the world.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAGE

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got2bharmony

To those of us who know Richard Page is one of the greatest singers to have blessed us with their talent. The whole band are great and great songs too. Maybe a positive that they didn't get over exposed by the industry, it means we are left with an untarnished legacy

Ron Sneary

I agree, after almost 50 years I have Rediscovered Mr. Mister and their incredible music.

Trace L Hentz

What a memory - what a band - what a voice! And their message was truly powerful.

Meribah Brown

This should have been a huge hit, if only it had been released in the Americas as a timely single. Wonderful timeless music.

Fshshjg93

These guys just didn't/don't get the recognition they deserved/deserve. Brilliant band!

Randy Smith

I couldn’t agree with you more!!! Amazing musicians and Richard Page is one of the purest singers I’ve ever heard!!!

yxyz

I credit this song for awakening me to Jesus Christ. Thank God for saving a wayward creature like me.

John Welch

Wayward creature. One of the reasons I am no longer Christian is learning that I need to think of myself as a "wayward creature", or whatever term one uses, like wretched, unworthy sinner. I am not atheist nor am I anti-Christianity. I just have great difficulty believe God first created man and woman to be perfect, immortal beings, but because the learned of their actual nature, God decided to curse them as wretched, vile creatures unworthy of eternal paradise, AND, also condemn every human ever born thereafter to the same fate. Furthermore, now God demands we live our lives thinking of ourselves as bad, unworthy, sinning outcasts that need to spend a lifetime begging for forgiveness. I don't claim to know the truth, but I feel the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis has been profoundly misinterpreted.

Shaun 2 2 2

This band is annointed, broken wings has so much spiritual significance. Awesome band.

Brenda Krieger

​@John Welch great comment, I feel a similar way to you. I hope you are doing well💜

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