Oh the sisters of mercy,
they are not departed or gone.
They were waiting for me
when I thought that I just cant go on.
And they brought me their comfort and later
they brought me this song.
Oh I hope you run into them,
you whove been travelling so long.
Yes you who must leave everything
that you cannot control.
It begins with your family,
but soon it comes around to your soul.
Well Ive been where youre hanging,
I think I can see how youre pinned.
When youre not feeling holy,
your loneliness says that youve sinned.
Well they lay down beside me,
I made my confession to them.
They touched both my eyes
and I touched the dew on their hem.
If your life is a leaf
that the seasons tear off and condemn
they will bind you with love
that is graceful and green as a stem.
When I left they were sleeping,
I hope you run into them soon.
Dont turn on the lights,
you can read their address by the moon.
And you wont make me jealous
if I hear that they sweetened your night.
We werent lovers like that
and besides it would still be all right,
We werent lovers like that
and besides it would still be all right.
sisters of mercy