It sounds as though I am feeling sorry for myself. I am not.
This song is one that enlivens me and causes me to move forward with determination.
This song embraces a realistic view of the world and the trials that all of us face.
lyrics
Oh mercy me, I’ve been here so long that I know longer see
The crude indifference that people often live
While trying to show that they are good
Oh mercy me, what will it take for us to get ourselves to be
Together harmonizing; instead familiar noises
Would we not much prefer to love
And when I get out of bed I hear a noise in my head
And if I step out of line there’s a place that I find
It’s a warm happy place; it puts a smile on my face
And I can take you there too; forever I will be true
As long as I think of you
Oh mercy me, I wish that I could find a means to set you free
But as you surely know it is not up to me
Or you to find out what we are
Oh mercy me, why does it take so long to find a way to be
When will the answer come; I know we need it bad
But it still eludes us all the same
Oh mercy me, It’s almost over and still we’ve more to see
Get out your pail and shovel; we’ll dig for gold
Let's not ever give up the fight
Oh mercy me, we are not perfect but we expect to be
A strange position; if we stay inside
We might not ever have to go away
And when I get out of bed I hear a noise in my head
And if I step out of line there’s a place that I find
It’s a warm happy place; it puts a smile on my face
And I can take you there too; forever I will be true
As long as I think of you
credits
from Across The Road,
released May 25, 2016
John Christian - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, bass, organ, drums, arrangements, and production.
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