I was sittin' in a crummy movie with my hands on my chin Oh the violence that occurs seems like we never win Love and mercy that's what you need tonight So, love and mercy to you and your friends tonight I was lyin' in my room and the news came on T.V. A lotta people out there hurtin' and it really scares me Love and mercy that's what you need tonight So, love and mercy to you and your friends tonight I was standin' in a bar and watchin' all the people there Oh the lonliness in this world well it's just not fair Love and mercy that's what you need tonight So, love and mercy to you and your friends tonight Love and mercy that's what you need tonight Love and mercy tonight Love and mercy tonight Love and mercy tonight