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The Verve Lyrics

Pleading with Athos of the Rock
Asking for guidance and help from a mythical figure Athos of the Rock.

In the ancient language which he spoke
Using an ancient language to communicate with Athos of the Rock, which is not commonly spoken.

But I didn't even give a damn
Not caring about the ancient language, rather compelled to converse with Athos.

Cause all I wanted to do was just sit back and talk
Having an urge to talk casually and comfortably regardless of Athos' background or language.

Talk about the restless winds that were blowing in my mind
Wishing to speak about the turmoil and confusion within his mind, using the metaphor of restless wind.

That twisted all we grow as too thin
The turbulence and chaos of his mind affecting his self-growth in a negative way.

And feelings I had which I couldn't describe
Experiencing emotions that were impossible to narrate in words.

And the places I'd come within
Reflecting on his life journey and the places he explored.

And in the chrome light I stood up and I just began
Starting to communicate under the light of chrome color, indicating impulsiveness.

I'd sell my pride on a whim, let it blow
Being willing to let go of the ego and humiliate himself.

The righteous light that was guiding me still
Referring to a guiding light, probably a belief or a faith, which he follows.

And the man with the holy soul
Talking about a person with an immaculate and influential soul.

Impatience took a dim view of my words
Impatience not reacting well to his words and show of emotions.

And let me down again
Feeling let down by his own impulsiveness.

I'm so dusty, laden with all that world-weary stars and reverends
Feeling tired and dispirited from worldly things and people like celebrities and religious authorities.

I've got your Mother Mary, God
Referencing the holy aspects of Mother Mary and God.

Life is empty
Feeling unfulfilled and lack of purpose in life.

I wanna find some peace today
Wishing to find inner peace and tranquility in the present moment.

Oh those twisted corridors of power
Describing the corrupt and dark pathways of those in power.

In the ivory walls of hate
Referring to the complex nature of hatred and its existence within structures of power.

Where the eagle flies so proudly
Indicating an arrogant and mighty approach by the ones in charge.

And I just can't, just can't wait
Feeling helpless and waiting for something to happen about the corrupt systems.

In the victim's mind, he's ready
The oppressed is prepared to take revenge or exploit the situation for their benefit.

He is ready to exploit the weakness
Being opportunistic and using the flaws of the corrupt systems to their advantage.

Of the century's greed and feebleness
Pointing out the greed and the weak nature of those in control of this era.

And the lies they whisper
Talking about the veiled and false information being circulated.

To his brothers and sisters
Addressing the fellow oppressed people and calling them to unite.

Please Jesus, oh I love you
Showing devotion and love towards Jesus.

Won't you come and stay
Requesting Jesus to come over and be with him.

Hannah hung around for the the rapture
Referring to a biblical figure who was waiting for the Apocalypse and the Day of Judgment to happen.

On the roam for forty years
Wandering for four decades aimlessly like a nomad.

Of course no-one came, and you know I still live in fear
Feeling fearful of an expected event that did not happen, even though the fear no longer has a foundation.

Always waiting for the prince of seventy-two
Waiting for the arrival of a savior or a leader to rescue him.

I was waiting for the world to fall apart, how about you?
Asking if anyone else felt like the world was destined to collapse and was waiting for it.

If Husain could have waited
Referencing an Islamic figure who fought for justice and was killed for it.

Nava'I could have seen the stars in the sky
Describing a person who would have been able to see beyond the earthly realm and explore the vastness of the universe if he had the chance to live more.

Cause I've been waiting for you for fifty odd years
Addressing the same savior or leader for whom he has been waiting for decades.

I've been waiting for you through these hopes and these tears
Expressing the depth of his longing and the emotional toll it took.

There's thunder, in the sky
Expressing the intensity of his emotions, using the metaphor of thunder in the sky.

Why why why, did I let you down?
Asking himself why he felt let down by the person he was waiting for.

Can I carry that cross for you?
Showing a willingness to help or bear the burdens of the person he has been waiting for.

Is there anything that I need to know?
Asking for guidance and information.

Did you let me down?
Questioning the person he was waiting for if they showed failure or letdown.

I wanna sit right here, I'm gonna write you a letter
Wanting to write down his thoughts and address them to the person he was waiting for.

I wanna sail, I wanna sail over the ocean
Wishing to escape and explore beyond the familiar surroundings.

I wanna talk to Best and Muhammad Ali
Desiring to speak with the best in the respective fields, possibly for inspiration.

I don't just use my fists, yeah I use my feet
Indicating that he is adaptable and is not limited to a certain way of achieving goals.

They got spirit, I got spirit
Believing that he is as spirited and determined as the mentioned influential people.

Oh mama mama mama it's like yellow earth
Using a colorful metaphor to describe the likeliness of a certain feeling or state of mind to the color yellow.

What was it like for you when you was giving birth
Curious to know about his mother's experience of giving birth, indicating a greater longing for familial bonding.

You got it in for you, I got it in for me
Nurturing a sense of enmity or grudges for himself and others.

I said, why you always jump in places like Stevie McQueen?
Questioning and curious about the inclinations or inspirations of other individuals.

I got spirit, come feel it
Asserting his strong intentions and motivation towards his goals.

He got spirit, we gotta feel it
Encouraging others to recognize and respect the determination of another person.

You got spirit, scream if you feel it
Motivating others to acknowledge and express their own determination.

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Urging for a conscious awakening or realization.

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Repeating the same call to awaken from the inner thoughts.