Story Behind The Song
Initially inspired by the relationship between the main character and the father character in the movie "Shine"
Song Description
Someone is having second thoughts about a relationship
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Relationship |
| Similar Artists |
The Eagles, Joan Osborne |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Mission of Mercy
© 2004 Barrows/Schleunes/earRotator, LLC
I?m sure you think you know what?s best for me
Nobody else can love me quite like you
You built a prison just to set us free
Now doing time is all we ever do
Chorus:
It?s a mission of mercy
Is it you I trust
Turning wishes to ashes
Dreams to dust
You tell me you would like to teach me well
I take your rhythm try to make it mine
Why are you preaching to the choir in hell
We?re off the beat and running out of time
Chorus
If we call off the journey, will we ever arrive
Have I got reservations; do you know how to drive
You keep my heart inside your bottom drawer
Below the other things you?re into more
You never try it on when you get dressed
The only thing you do is keep it pressed
I need somebody who can drive a stick
I need somebody with a tender touch
I need somebody who can get there quick
I need somebody who can pop the clutch
Chorus