The Truth
The Mercury Rising Lyrics
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No time for untangling the web that's weaved no time
For claiming you don't believe no time for now it's the moment of truth
It's strange how we talk of the things that we'll do
But can't seem to follow through
Waiting for a better day waiting for fortune to come our way waiting
No more at the moment of truth
The dream of achievement from twilight years with the setting sun disappears
Let's take advantage of this day
Our moment's not so far away
A reconstruction of body soul
And mind in preparation for the day we leave this life behind
How we use this life of pain determines what we have to gain
It's strange how we talk of the things that we'll do
But can't seem to follow through
And all that we should have comes perfectly clear when the hour of death is near
No time for untangling the web that's weaved no time for claiming
You don't believe no time for now it's the moment of truth
The dream of achievement from twilight years with the setting sun disappears
Opportunity came and went yesterday and taken or not left a price to pay
Let's take advantage of this day our moments not so far away
How we use this life of pain determines what we have to gain...
The Mercury Rising's song "The Truth" speaks about the inevitability of death and the urgency that comes with it. The opening lines suggest that death is the only moment when we see things clearly, implying that we tend to ignore the truth in our daily lives. The song then speaks about missed opportunities and dreams that disappear with age like the setting sun. The lyrics encourage living in the present moment and taking advantage of the day we have.
The song also touches on the idea that the way we live our lives will determine what we gain from it. It suggests that we should use the experiences and pain we encounter in life to grow and prepare for the moment we leave this life behind. The repetition of the phrase "the moment of truth" emphasizes the importance of living authentically and not waiting for a better day or fortune to come our way.
Overall, the song urges the listener to not wait for the last moment to realize the meaning of life and to take advantage of every single day to create a better future for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
It's odd how we see things so perfectly clear when the hour of death is near
When we're close to death, our perception becomes clearer and we can see things more clearly
No time for untangling the web that's weaved no time For claiming you don't believe no time for now it's the moment of truth
When the moment of truth arrives, there's no time to deny or ignore what's in front of us, we must face it head-on
It's strange how we talk of the things that we'll do But can't seem to follow through Waiting for a better day waiting for fortune to come our way waiting No more at the moment of truth
We often talk about doing things, but never take action, instead we wait for a better time or luck to come our way, but at the moment of truth, we can't wait any longer
The dream of achievement from twilight years with the setting sun disappears Opportunity came and went yesterday and taken or not left a price to pay Let's take advantage of this day our moment's not so far away
Our dreams of achievement may disappear as we age, and opportunities from the past may have been missed or come with a cost, but we still have today to seize the moment and make the most of it while we can
A reconstruction of body soul And mind in preparation for the day we leave this life behind
We should take care of our body, soul, and mind to prepare for the inevitable day when we leave this life
How we use this life of pain determines what we have to gain
Our ability to endure and learn from the pain in life can determine the rewards we gain
And all that we should have comes perfectly clear when the hour of death is near No time for untangling the web that's weaved no time for claiming You don't believe no time for now it's the moment of truth
As death approaches, we realize the things we should have done or believed, and there's no time left to sort out the tangled web of our lives or make excuses
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CRATHMAN SPENCER, FREDDIE GORMAN, HENRY DIXON, WALTER GAINES
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Leslie Curtin
I had cancer in 1989. When I was having chemo I would sing Another One Bites the Dust. When I was having radiation therapy, I'd sing We Are the Champions. No scientific proof, but I'm still here in 2022 and will be here for years to come
Gregg Bizier
One hell of a performer and sadly missed. Gotta respect him for having lived life on his own terms. That Live Aid performance was the pinnacle of perfection and likely to never be topped. Godspeed Sir.
Robin Praise be to God Scammell
Freddie I’m sure thought if he couldn’t live life on his own terms then what’s the sense in living, as we all would think. Yes by doing this he was taken far to young and I’m sure we all missed out on more incredible songs and music by him, but his life and the way he lived it made him happy and that’s what really matters in the end. We were left with incredible songs that are to be enjoyed generation after generation. And no one will ever come close to Freddie! Miss you much!
Maria Cicalese
Living life on his own terms is what killed him so I would have to disagree with your statement.
P&T Creations
Would be AMAZING if Freddy could see how many lives he and the band touched and are still touching in 2022 with their music.
Amber Maymon
He can. The soul lives forever. Just one of his lives-such an extraordinary one. 😍 I love him and Queen. God bless 🙏
Marianne Rivera
He will for ever be here!!
Iinda hamuud
Im still listening now lm 68 yrs
nym
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