Kyrie Eleison
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics


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Kyrié eléison
Kyrié eléison
Kyrié eléison
Christié eléison
Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy




Christ have mercy
Christ have mercy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sinéad O'Connor's song Kyrié Eleison are a plea for mercy from God. The repetition of the phrases "Kyrié eléison" and "Christié eléison" underscore the desperation and urgency of the singer's request. The use of Greek ("Kyrié eléison") and Latin ("Christié eléison") highlight the religious context of the song and suggest a universality in its themes.


The first line, "Kyrié eléison," means "Lord, have mercy" in Greek. This phrase is commonly used in Christian liturgies and signifies a humble recognition of one's sinfulness and need for salvation. The second line, "Christié eléison," means "Christ, have mercy" in Latin. This phrase invokes the redemptive power of Jesus and asserts the singer's faith in the Christian tradition.


Line by Line Meaning

Kyrié eléison
Lord, have mercy


Kyrié eléison
Lord, have mercy


Kyrié eléison
Lord, have mercy


Christié eléison
Christ, have mercy


Lord have mercy
Lord, have mercy




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: . TRADITIONAL, ADRIAN A/K/A ADRIAN MAXWELL SHERWOOD, ADRIAN MAXWELL SHERWOOD, ALAN BRANCH, ALAN E BRANCH, SINEAD O'CONNOR, SKIP MCDONALD

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K. Maczák


on Troy

The song is about her abusive mother, who locked her out of the house, and she sitting in the long grass in summer keeping warm , while her mother turned off the light inside the house , and she screamed . etc.

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