Think
The Mercury Rising Lyrics

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Am I winning the war?
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

Do I think for myself?
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

Overall Meaning

The Mercury Rising's song "Think" alludes to the chaos and complexity of life that can often lead to confusion and existential questioning. The lyrics expose the anxiety surrounding individual versus collective outcomes, and highlight self-awareness and the need for answers in a world that moves too quickly. The song’s message prompts listeners to think critically about their lives, to challenge preconceived notions, and to combat complacency in all that they do.

The first verse of the song evokes an image of two people fighting, with the singer questioning whether either of them is actually winning. The song then goes on to explore concepts such as time, death, truth, and goals. It asks the listener to consider whether they think for themselves, are they being influenced by others, and to what extent do their own choices matter. The last stanza of the song depicts the singer trying to make sense of their life, expressing the need to catch their breath and suggesting a sense of urgency, as if time is running out.

Line by Line Meaning

Am I winning the war?
Am I succeeding in my struggles?

Are you winning the fight?
Are you succeeding in your battles?

Is this winning?
Is this what success looks like?

And when this is won is it the end or beginning?
When we achieve success, is it the end of our journey or the beginning of a new one?

In centuries past we've justified our fears.
Throughout history, we have come up with reasons to justify our fears.

But now the decades pass like years.
Time seems to be moving faster as technology advances.

As technology and science suffocate taboos art and religion often lose
Technology and science are causing traditional beliefs and customs to disappear.

Do I think for myself?
Do I make my own decisions?

Are they thinking for me?
Are others making decisions for me?

Are you thinking?
Are you actively making decisions?

Am I rocking the boat or is it rocking me?
Am I causing trouble or is trouble being caused for me?

Are we sinking?
Are we failing?

Are you listening to me?
Are you paying attention to me?

Am I hearing you right?
Am I understanding you correctly?

Are they hearing?
Are others listening?

Is time going by or is it the past disappearing?
Is time continuing or is the past becoming increasingly distant?

For every time we try to fightthe final war there always seems to be one more
Every time we think we have won the ultimate battle, another one arises.

For every sanction the name of human rights another lost soul dies tonight
Even with the best intentions, there are still tragic consequences.

For every cure there is a brand new disease.
Solving one problem often creates another.

Mother nature's not so easily appeased.
It is not easy to satisfy the natural world.

All the steps we make to keep ourselves alive amount to nothing when the hour of death arrives
Our efforts to prolong life do not matter when death eventually comes.

Tell me the truth and I will know the truth
If you are honest with me, then I will understand what is true.

Lies are stained with death
Lying has serious consequences.

Tell me the truth and let me catch my breath
Please be honest so that I can take a moment to process it.

Do I get what I want?
Do I achieve my goals?

Do you want what you get?
Are you satisfied with what you receive?

Is it taken?
Is something being stolen or taken away?

Do I know what I dream?
Do I have a clear understanding of my aspirations?

If I die do I know I'll awaken?
Do I believe in an afterlife?

Do I die for the cause?
Am I willing to sacrifice my life for a purpose?

Does the cause live through me?
Does the purpose I fight for have a lasting impact?

Am I dying?
Am I in danger of losing my life?

Could a cure give me life or could life be the cure?
Is finding a purpose the key to a fulfilling life?