Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
Cries for Mercy: Decoding the Enigmatic Message in Karrin Allyson's Song
Lyrics
I don't believe the things I'm seeing
I am skeptical about what I am witnessing.
I've been wondering about somethings I've heard
I have been pondering over things I have heard.
Everybody is crying "Mercy"
People are desperately pleading for compassion.
When they don't know the meaning of the word
These individuals lack an understanding of the term "Mercy."
It's a bad enough situation
The current situation is already difficult.
Sure enough, it's getting worse
Unfortunately, it is deteriorating further.
Everybody is crying "Justice"
There is a widespread call for fairness and equity.
Just as soon as there's business first
However, this plea only arises after prioritizing business interests.
Toe to toe
A direct confrontation.
Touch and go
A situation where decisions are uncertain and risky.
Give a cheer
Express enthusiasm or support.
And get your own souvenir
Obtain a memento for yourself.
You know the people running 'round in circles
People are aimlessly moving in circles.
I don't know what they are headed for
It's unclear where they are headed.
Everybody is crying "Peace on Earth"
There is a call for peace once the war is won.
Just as soon as we win this war
This plea arises in anticipation of victory.
Straight ahead
Proceed directly.
Knock 'in dead
Fighting fiercely.
Pack your kit
Prepare your belongings.
And choose your own hypocrite
Choose your own hypocrite, indicating a lack of genuine leadership.
You don't have to go to off-Broadway
You don't need to go far to witness absurdity.
To see something that is playing absurd
There are absurd things happening even without going to off-Broadway.
Everybody is crying "Mercy"
Similar to line 3, a repeated cry for compassion without understanding.
When they don't know the meaning of the word
Reiteration that people lack an understanding of the word "Mercy."
Nobody knows the meaning of the word
A general statement emphasizing the widespread lack of comprehension regarding the term "Mercy."
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