I heard freedom called my name

now I know my life will never be the same

I've tasted love I've played the game

and lost my heart along the way

Mother Mercy comfort me

take this child that once was yearning to be free

hold me in your arms so tenderly

like the way it used to be

Call me a failure call me a fool

I thought I was so cool

call it crazy call it cruel

growing up is hard to do

I heard freedom called my name

and I was off to chase the fortune and the fame

but when the fireworks finally came

I was too close to the flame

Call me a failure call me a fool

I thought I was so cool

call it crazy call it cruel

growing up is hard to do

Mother Mercy I beg you please

in the ashes that are scattered in the breeze

floats the child I used to be

blow a kiss good bye for me