Pilgrim's Progress
Revolutionary Reflections: Kris Kristofferson's Quest for Self-Respect
Lyrics
Am I young enough to believe in revolution?
Questioning whether youthful idealism still allows belief in revolutionary change.
Am I strong enough to get down on my knees and pray?
Considering the strength to humble oneself and engage in prayer.
And am I high enough on the chain of evolution
Contemplating one's position in the hierarchy of progress and development.
To respect myself, and my brother and my sister
Striving to value and honor oneself and others in a unique way.
And perfect myself in my own peculiar way?
Seeking self-improvement in a distinctive manner.
I get lazy, and forget my obligations
Admitting occasional negligence towards responsibilities.
I'd go crazy if I paid attention all the time
Feeling overwhelmed by constant attention to obligations.
And I want justice, but I'll settle for some mercy
Desiring justice but willing to settle for mercy on life's journey.
On this holy road through the universal mind
Navigating a spiritual path through the collective consciousness.
I get lazy, and forget my obligations
Reiterating occasional negligence towards responsibilities.
I'd go crazy if I paid attention all the time
Feeling overwhelmed by constant attention to obligations (repeated).
And I want justice, but I'll settle for some mercy
Desiring justice but willing to settle for mercy (repeated).
On this holy road through the universal mind
Navigating a spiritual path through the collective consciousness (repeated).
Am I young enough to believe in revolution?
Revisiting the question of belief in revolutionary change based on youthfulness.
Am I strong enough to get down on my knees and pray?
Reaffirming the strength required for humility and prayer.
And am I high enough on the chain of evolution
Reconsidering one's place in the progression of evolution.
To respect myself, and my brother and my sister
Emphasizing the importance of self-respect and respect for others.
And perfect myself in my own peculiar way?
Striving for personal improvement in a unique way (repeated).
I got lucky: I got everything I wanted
Reflecting on having achieved desires and feeling content.
I got happy; there wasn't nothing else to do
Experiencing happiness with nothing more to pursue.
And I'd be crazy not to wonder if I'm worthy
Questioning personal worthiness in contributing to a fulfilling reality.
Of the part I play in this dream that's coming true
Contemplating one's role in a seemingly perfect dream.
Am I young enough to believe in revolution?
Revisiting the idea of believing in revolutionary change based on youthfulness (repeated).
Am I strong enough to get down on my knees and pray?
Reiterating the strength needed for humility and prayer (repeated).
And am I high enough on the chain of evolution
Reconsidering one's position in the progression of evolution (repeated).
To respect myself, and my brother and my sister
Emphasizing self-respect and respect for others (repeated).
And perfect myself in my own peculiar way?
Striving for personal improvement in a unique way (repeated).
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