"Mercy for the Dreamer" genre: Spiritual
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	For gifted people with a heart of fire who stay true to the flame
	CD: Buzz Words by Wordworx   Label: Wordworx label
	Story Behind the Song Talented people, in particular musicians, poets, artists and the like are still often told 'why don't you get a real job' by ignorant folk who don't understand the cultural or spiritual value of what these people bring to the listener or viewer through their creations. Mercy for the Dreamer is dedicated to those who pursue their passion for creativity despite being alienated and misunderstood. Lyrics MERCY FOR THE DREAMER I see history in pop tunes - prophecy in street songs take comfort in nostalgia, relax with jazz and the blues. I take care with the words I choose. Singers and songwriters overlooked: told 'get a real job'; I wish I was a talent scout with a billion dollar budget; but then there's the blues and dues to be paid. We ignore artists and musicians at our peril How can they share their gift if they go feral? Prophets without honour in their home town fame eludes the artist in his prime Steam engines can only be invented come steam engining time Have mercy on the dreamer with the heart of fire. Musicians and writers with something new to say their part in the big picture: not fade away Don't let the pen become silent or the music be un-played the poem unspoken or the prayer un-prayed. Don't despise strange hope in the eyes of strangers your story may be entwined with theirs; Have mercy on the dreamer whose tool is ideas Prophets, priests and poets coming down the wire. Words of wisdom to inspire - no job description, just a heart of fire. Have mercy on the dreamer with a heart of fire (C) Keith Newman 1996 from the CD Buzz Words with Gav Collinge on guitar / programming Web: http://www.wordworx.co.nz/buzzindex.html

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