Kyrie eleison
Kyrie eleison
Kyrie elei
The wind blows hard against this mountainside
Across the sea into my soul
It reaches into where I cannot hide
Setting my feet upon the road
My heart is old, it holds my memories
My body burns a gem-like flame
Somewhere between the soul and soft machine
Is where I find myself again
Kyrie eleison down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison where I'm going, will you follow?
Kyrie eleison on a highway in the night
When I was young, I thought of growing old
Of what my life would mean to me
Would I have followed down my chosen road
Or only wished what I could be?
Kyrie eleison down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison where I'm going, will you follow?
Kyrie eleison on a highway in the night
Whoa-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh
Kyrie eleison down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison where I'm going, will you follow?
Kyrie eleison on a highway in the night
(Kyrie, yay-yay, yay-yay, will you follow?) Kyrie eleison down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night (yeah)
Kyrie eleison where I'm going, will you follow? (will you follow?)
Kyrie eleison on a highway in the night
(Yeah) Kyrie eleison down the road that I must travel
Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison where I'm going, will you follow? (will you follow?)
Kyrie eleison on a highway in the light
Kyrie eleison down the road that I must travel (will you follow?)
Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night
Kyrie eleison where I'm going, will you follow? (will you follow?)
Kyrie
About This Song
"Kyrie" is a deeply spiritual journey disguised as an 80s pop anthem, using the ancient Greek prayer "Kyrie eleison" (Lord, have mercy) as both literal plea and metaphorical framework for personal transformation. The song explores the tension between spiritual longing and earthly existence, with lyrics that depict a soul caught "somewhere between the soul and soft machine"-a profound meditation on the human condition as both spiritual being and physical body. The protagonist faces an internal pilgrimage, with wind and mountains serving as metaphors for life's challenges that strip away pretense and force authentic self-confrontation. Musically, the track exemplifies mid-80s sophistication with its lush synthesizer arrangements, pristine production, and Richard Page's soaring vocals that perfectly capture both vulnerability and determination. The juxtaposition of ancient liturgical text with modern pop sensibilities creates a timeless quality that transcends religious boundaries, speaking to universal experiences of seeking guidance through difficult transitions. The song's emotional power lies in its portrayal of spiritual seeking not as passive resignation but as an active journey down a difficult road, making the ancient prayer feel immediate and personal. This blend of sacred and secular, combined with its polished yet emotionally authentic delivery, helped "Kyrie" resonate with audiences seeking meaning beyond the materialism often associated with 80s culture, ultimately reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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