Story Behind The Song
Suffering in this world is born when we don't recognize and live by the most fundamental truth -- each of our lives are immeasurable precious and worthy of respect. My suffering because of being ignorant of this is the story behind the song.
Song Description
Every human being is worthy of respect. When you live as though that is NOT true, a good teacher will eventually come around to wake you up.
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Rock - Progressive Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, Heated |
Subject |
General, Civil Rights |
| Similar Artists |
Frank Zappa, Steely Dan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
verse 1
Every life is sacred, worthy of respect
Nothing more important for me to recollect
Not one soul's forgotten when I kneel to pray
So when you ask me, that's what I say
verse 2
Lost my understanding, lost my memory
Hungry, greedy, turned my back on humanity
But now there's not one soul forgotten when I kneel to pray
So when you ask me, that's what I say
bridge
My mentor came to awaken me
Her mercy shook me to my knees
refrain
it's time to remember the true self
before it's too late
verse 1 & out
Every life is sacred, worthy of respect
Nothing more important for me to recollect
Not one soul's forgotten now when I kneel to pray
So when you ask me, (when you ask me)
That's what I say [repeat & out]