Mother
Cry for Mercy: Unveiling the Heart-Wrenching Tale in Jack Savoretti's 'Mother'
Lyrics
They killed a man for doing wrong today
Describes the execution of a man for his wrongdoing.
When all he ever did in life was look the other way
Highlights that the man's only fault was turning a blind eye to issues.
And with his verdict someone heard him pray
Suggests the condemned man prayed during his verdict.
The crowd gathered around to see the look on his face
Depicts a crowd gathering to witness the condemned man's reaction.
Will they ever know the last words he spoke
Ponders if the public will ever know the man's final words.
He cried, "Mother," as the people stood and stared
States the man cried out "Mother" as onlookers observed.
He cried, "Mother," and no one seemed to care
Expresses that nobody seemed to care about his cry for help.
Barely 25 years to his name
Reveals the man was only 25 years old.
Only the good die young
Suggests a reflection on the common phrase "Only the good die young."
It's too hard to say
Conveys the difficulty in accepting the premature death.
With a wife and child living back at home
Indicates the presence of a wife and child in the man's life.
Far from here where he dies all alone
Describes the man dying far from his family, feeling isolated.
Will they ever know, the last words he spoke
Repeats the question about the man's last words.
He cried, "Mother," at the people who were there
Reiterates that the man cried out to his mother in the presence of people.
Well he cried, "Mother"
Confirms the man's emotional plea.
It sounded like a prayer
Compares the cry to a prayer, emphasizing its significance.
They killed a man for doing wrong today
Restates the earlier scene of a man being executed for wrongdoing.
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Repeats a mournful sound, possibly reflecting the somber tone of the narrative.
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