[Intro, Whispered]
\n(As for mercy)
\nLet’s see…
\nBe careful how you defend
\n(The wound you tend)
\n\u2026 with blame\u2026
\n(Does anger fan the flame?)<\/p>\n
[Verse 1]
\nIt takes a steady hand
\n(Not to mention grace)
\nTo draw a boundary line
\n(Without closing the space)<\/p>\n
If truth is what you seek
\n(Which I recommend)
\nLet courage be kind
\n(And strength transcend)<\/p>\n
[Chorus]
\nIf you raise your voice
\n(Out of love)
\nLet it be by choice
\n(Like a rising dove)
\nWhen the night turns dark
\n(And the road gets stark)
\nGet a spark from the heart
\n(Start)<\/p>\n
[Verse 2]
\nIt takes a quiet mind
\n(Not to mention time)
\nTo answer heat with light
\n(And not return the crime)<\/p>\n
Look straight in the mirror
\n(See what\u2019s there)
\nJustice without compassion
\n(Becomes despair)<\/p>\n
[Chorus]
\nSo make your stand
\n(Out of love)
\nWith an open hand
\n(Not a tightened glove)
\nWhen the push comes hard
\n(Guard your heart)
\nBut don\u2019t let mercy depart<\/p>\n
[Bridge]
\nBe careful you don\u2019t become
\n(What you oppose)
\nTrading one chain
\n(For different clothes)
\nDoes you love remain?<\/p>\n
[Breakdown \u2013 Minimal, Bass & Soft Percussion]
\nHold the line
\n(Without the hate)
\nClose the wound
\n(Don\u2019t seal your fate)
\nJustice clear
\n(Compassion near)<\/p>\n
[Final Chorus \u2013 Lifted, Full Band]
\nIf you choose to fight
\n(Out of love)
\nLet your light be bright
\n(Shine above)
\nWhen the world\u2019s unfair
\n(Answer care)
\nStrong \u2014 but aware<\/p>\n
[Outro]
\nIf it\u2019s light that\u2019s sought
\n(Which I recommend)
\nLet mercy begin
\n(Where grudges end)
\nBring it into the light
\n(Right out in plain sight)
\nWhen you unite insight
\n(You\u2019ve put love above)<\/p>\n