Lyrics
BLUE EYED SISTER MERCY
Reference to a compassionate and kind woman with blue eyes
BEAUTIFUL QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
Describing the woman as a beautiful queen of the night
YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A STRANGER
Expressing a feeling of unfamiliarity in the relationship
THEN YOU'RE HOLDING ME TIGHT
Contrast between distance and intimacy in the relationship
GOT ME UNDER YOUR LAW
Feeling controlled or influenced by the woman
AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN GUARANTEE
Highlighting uncertainty and lack of guarantees in the relationship
BEFORE THE DAY IS OVER
Suggesting potential conflict or difficulties later in the day
YOU'LL TURN YOUR PRETTY BACK ON ME, YEAH
Anticipating the woman turning away or rejecting
TIME AND AGAIN INTO TROUBLE
Repeated involvement in troublesome situations
LIVIN' A LIE ON YOUR OWN
Living a deceitful life independently
HUNTING LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
Acting in a sneaky and opportunistic manner
LIKE A DOG FOR THE BONE
Metaphorically comparing someone to a dog seeking something
IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
Emphasizing the need for time to resolve issues
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
Time being the essential element required for resolution
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
Living a fake life and pretending to be someone else
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
Suggesting a tendency to steal what cannot be obtained legitimately
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
Using creative expression (rhyme) to achieve goals
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
Conveying a consequence for past actions
'cause ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
Acknowledging the cyclical nature of life, from good to evil
IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU
Emphasizing the return of consequences to the person
YOU GOT NO SURE DESTINATION
Lack of a clear purpose or direction in life
PLAYIN' THE GAME FAR TOO LONG
Engaging in a game for an extended period
OF USE AND ABUSE, NO TIME TO LOOSE
Pattern of using and mistreating others with no time to waste
BUT THAT'S WRONG, SO WRONG
Highlighting the incorrectness of such behavior
WHY DON'T YOU OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE
Encouraging the person to see the reality of the situation
I'M NOT ASKING FOR SOME CHARITY
Requesting understanding without seeking charity
ANOTHER DAY IS OVER
Another day passing without progress
I JUST want to SET YOU FREE
Expressing a desire to break free from the situation
IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
Reiteration of the need for time to bring about change
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
Emphasizing the importance of time once again
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
Reiterating the theme of living a false life
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
Highlighting the inclination to steal to fulfill desires
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
Using creative expression (rhyme) to achieve retribution
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
Conveying a consequence for past actions once again
'cause ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
Reiterating the cyclical nature of life, from good to evil
IT'S COMING BACK, IT'S COMING BACK, IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU
Emphasizing the imminent return of consequences
IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
Repetition of the importance of time for resolution
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
Emphasizing the role of time in the process of change
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
Reiteration of the theme of living a false life
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
Reemphasizing the inclination to steal to fulfill desires
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
Repeating the use of creative expression (rhyme) for retribution
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
Reiterating the consequence for past actions
'cause ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
Reiterating the cyclical nature of life, from good to evil
IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU
Final emphasis on the imminent return of consequences
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