[Intro, Whispered]
(As for mercy)
Let’s see…
Be careful how you defend
(The wound you tend)
… with blame…
(Does anger fan the flame?)
[Verse 1]
It takes a steady hand
(Not to mention grace)
To draw a boundary line
(Without closing the space)
If truth is what you seek
(Which I recommend)
Let courage be kind
(And strength transcend)
[Chorus]
If you raise your voice
(Out of love)
Let it be by choice
(Like a rising dove)
When the night turns dark
(And the road gets stark)
Get a spark from the heart
(Start)
[Verse 2]
It takes a quiet mind
(Not to mention time)
To answer heat with light
(And not return the crime)
Look straight in the mirror
(See what’s there)
Justice without compassion
(Becomes despair)
[Chorus]
So make your stand
(Out of love)
With an open hand
(Not a tightened glove)
When the push comes hard
(Guard your heart)
But don’t let mercy depart
[Bridge]
Be careful you don’t become
(What you oppose)
Trading one chain
(For different clothes)
Does you love remain?
[Breakdown – Minimal, Bass & Soft Percussion]
Hold the line
(Without the hate)
Close the wound
(Don’t seal your fate)
Justice clear
(Compassion near)
[Final Chorus – Lifted, Full Band]
If you choose to fight
(Out of love)
Let your light be bright
(Shine above)
When the world’s unfair
(Answer care)
Strong — but aware
[Outro]
If it’s light that’s sought
(Which I recommend)
Let mercy begin
(Where grudges end)
Bring it into the light
(Right out in plain sight)
When you unite insight
(You’ve put love above)
From the album “Rebellion“