The term ‘Kyrie Eleison’ is Greek and translates to "Lord, have mercy." The first sentence or two of the introduction of the song are from a traditional hymn from an unknown author. This song is also a bit of a political statement that I believe is very important. The first verse addresses the struggles of addiction and the consequences on families. The second verse is my dedication to the military in this country; of their sacrifices and the physical and emotional pain they sometimes endure. The song simply asks the Lord, "Have mercy on us all."

I included this song on two albums because I believe the message is incredibly important. If any song I have written were to enjoy any commercial success – I would pray that it’s this one. I had already written part of the chorus of this song while watching the news on TV. The first verse was written while I watched a news story about a little boy playing in a park somewhere when he was hit by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting. This song is about the hate, division, and judgmental attitudes that seem to run rampant in this country. It’s a message I think the world really needs.