Lyrics
Have mercy on a fool like me
Requesting mercy for oneself, acknowledging foolishness.
My eyes were open but I just couldn't see
Despite having open eyes, unable to perceive the truth.
The way the world works without honesty
Observing a dishonest world, questioning its workings.
Honestly, I was blind
Admitting blindness to reality.
When all my heroes have been laid to rest
Reflecting on the loss of admired figures.
And all my idols I have come to possess
Acquiring possessions but not finding fulfillment.
And I'm still looking for some true happiness in my heart
Searching for genuine happiness within.
Nothing here is certain
Expressing uncertainty in life.
We chase a shadow of our own dream's design
Pursuing dreams with unclear outcomes.
And wonder why it takes so long
Questioning the prolonged journey toward goals.
And wonder just where we went wrong
Reflecting on past mistakes and missteps.
We hold a candle in the wind to light our way
Metaphorically holding onto fragile hope.
Go lightly in your judgement please
Pleading for understanding without harsh judgment.
I didn't know the world was filled with such greed
Discovering the prevalence of greed in the world.
I'm only asking let your heart intercede
Requesting compassion and intervention from the heart.
And I know they still exist
Believing in the persistence of positive elements.
They say you learn something new every day
Embracing the idea of continuous learning.
I want to learn to forget all this dismay
Expressing a desire to forget past disappointments.
At finding out the way that some folks play
Reacting to the disheartening ways of some individuals.
Only they's gonna win ...
Commenting on the inevitability of certain individuals winning.
Nothing here is sacred
Stating the lack of sacredness in the current environment.
The golden calf we worshipped has fallen from its shrine And left us standing here stranded
Describing the downfall of revered symbols and feeling stranded.
Our only hope's to abandon
Recognizing the need to abandon impractical dreams.
These foolish dreams that we've pursued for far too long
Acknowledging the pursuit of unrealistic aspirations for too long.
Have mercy, have mercy ...
Reiterating the plea for mercy.
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