Sanctuary
Robin Mark Lyrics

Wise men say these are the facts of life
Experienced individuals say that these are the realities of existence.

What ya can't read, you gotta write
If something is not clear to you, you have to figure it out on your own.

What you don't know can hurt you, welcome to the wasteland
Lack of knowledge can cause harm and this song presents the listener with a bleak, metaphorical scenario of a desolate land called Wasteland, which represents life.

Hail Mary, hear me now - I'm in need of Sanctuary
In the midst of the Wasteland's unforgiving environment, the artist is calling out to a higher power for refuge and protection.

Yes, these are hard times to be livin' in
Times are tough for the artist, and for society in general.

Out in the Wasteland where love's a give away
In this barren and dangerous terrain, love is treated as a commodity and has no value.

I fall on my face like a rebel in the dirt
The singer has fallen victim to the Wasteland and its challenges.

Sanctuary, Give me some protection Baby, Baby cover me
The artist is begging for a haven that will shield them from the cruel realities they are facing.

Feelin' lost and so afraid
The artist is overwhelmed, unsure of what to do next, and scared.

Just tryin' to keep the handle on the blade
The artist is trying to hold themselves together amidst the turmoil surrounding them.

Been such a long time runnin'
The singer has been struggling for some time.

Behind these walls inside of me
The artist is struggling internally, and is trying to find a way to cope.

Ain't nothin' clear as far as I see
The singer has no clear path to follow and is feeling lost.

Looks like a storm cloud breakin'
Despite the heavy clouds of despair, a ray of hope is shining through.

Off in the distance, I hear a drivin' beat - a drivin' beat
The beat represents the higher power that the singer is relying on and gives them the strength to keep going.

The sun goes down like a rebel in the dirt
The final moments of daylight signify a new wave of challenges that the artist will need to face in the dark.

Heartache gonna worry me down -- I don't like it
The pain that the artist is feeling is threatening to break them down.

Show me mercy, peace of mind
Once again, the singer is seeking guidance from their higher power.

Stand beside me in these troubled times
The singer feels alone, and is asking for support and companionship during these trying times.

Give me a reason to believe in now
The artist is looking for motivation to continue on with their journey.

Love and affection, they seem so far away, so far away
The artist feels distant and disconnected from positive emotions.

All I can do just to make it through the night
The artist is simply trying to survive until the sun rises again.

Sanctuary, Give me some protection Baby, Baby cover me Sanctuary, Give me some affection Baby, Baby shelter me
The singer is repeating their plea for protection and refuge from harm, while also desiring some much-needed love and support from a caring companion.

Sanctuary, Sanctuary Sanctuary, Sanctuary
The artist repeats their cries for help and protection, hoping that they will be heard and answered by some benevolent force.