I heard a Galilean tell a friend of mineShe could drink the water that could bring her lifeSitting by the well I heard a prophet tell herSister, it’s a mean worldHe said, sister, it’s real a mean worldBrother fighting brother in a world gone wildSometimes you can feel just like a motherless childIf you want protection, follow my directionSister, it’s a mean worldHe said, sister, it’s real a mean worldHe went to tell her that it’s dark outsideThe world is being darkened by the father of liesYou can be a light if you wanna do what’s rightSister, it’s a mean worldHe said, sister, it’s real a mean worldNow it ain’t gonna love you if you’re gonna love MeThat’s the price you pay if you wanna be freeAs they walked away I heard the prophet saySister, it’s a mean worldHe said, sister, it’s real a mean worldRoaring like a lion, Satan’s out to killAnoyone who’ll cross his wayAnd if your heart is fixed upon My Father’s willYou will never have to be afraidSister, it’s a mean worldHe said, sister, it’s real a mean worldI heard a Galilean tell a friend of mineShe could drink the water that could bring her lifeSitting by the well I heard a prophet tell herSister, it’s a mean worldHe said, sister, it’s real a mean world