[Section 1] The gravel was rising like smoke through the pines. We carried old stories in jars full of shines. Your laughter broke gently, like bells in my ear. [Section 2] We leaned on the fender, two shadows in flame. You whispered forgiveness, and called me by name. The night air grew thicker, but I pulled you near. [Chorus] I need your mercy,... rolling down these roads. I need your mercy,... to lift these heavy loads. Wrap me in sunlight, don’t let me go astray. [Section 3] Cicadas were drumming, the blacktop still warm. You kissed me like thunder, then passed like a storm. But echoes still linger wherever I stay. [Section 4] The bottle went empty, the truth stayed behind. I searched every backroad with nothing to find. Except for the ghost of a promise you made. [Bridge] If time is a preacher, then teach me to bend. If love is salvation, I’ll chase to the end. Don’t leave me in silence, don’t fade. [Chorus] I need your mercy,... rolling down these roads. I need your mercy,... to lift these heavy loads. Wrap me in sunlight, don’t let me go astray. [outro chorus] I need your mercy,... just one more time. Hold me in rhythm, keep steady in rhyme. [fade to end] [outro musical solo] I need your mercy,... just one more time. [fade to end] Hold me in rhythm, [fade to end] keep steady in rhyme. [end]
