Kyrie
Mr. Mister
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Kyrie eleison, kyrie eleison, kyrie The wind blows hard against this mountain side, 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 gemlike 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 light 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 light
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Written by: John Ross Lang, Richard James Page, Steven Park George
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Composition"Kyrie" was composed by the American pop-rock band Mr. Mister, with Richard Page, Steve George, and Jon Lang in charge of writing the song.
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Performance & AchievementThe song was released in late 1985 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1986.
- It remained at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks.
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Album Inclusion"Kyrie" was included in the band's second studio album, "Welcome to the Real World."
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Musical StyleThe song is often categorized as an example of 1980s synth-pop and new wave music.
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Lyrics Significance"Kyrie Eleison," the phrase featured prominently in the song's lyrics, is a Greek phrase that means "Lord, have mercy."
- Its repetition in the song is a notable example of the use of religious language and themes in popular music.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Kyrie," directed by Nick Morris, features the band performing in a desert landscape.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, such as Contemporary Christian music artist Mark Schultz, have covered the song.
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Commercial UseThe song was used in a variety of commercials and television shows, like "Miami Vice."
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Contemporary Recognition"Kyrie" enjoys lasting popularity and continues to receive airplay on a variety of "80s hit" and "classic rock" radio stations.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song is praised for its memorable chorus and uplifting message, some critics point out that its religious theme was remarkably different from most pop songs of the time.
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