I heard a Galilean tell a friend of mine She could drink the water that could bring her life Sitting by the well, I heard a prophet tell her Sister, it's a mean world He said, sister, it's real a mean world Brother fighting brother in a world gone wild Sometimes you can feel just like a motherless child If you want protection, follow my direction Sister, it's a mean world He said, sister, it's real a mean world He went to tell her that it's dark outside The world is being darkened by the father of lies You can be a light if you wanna do what's right Sister, it's a mean world He said, sister, it's real a mean world Now it ain't gonna love you if you're gonna love Me That's the price you pay now if you wanna be free As they walked away I heard the prophet say Sister, it's a mean world He said, sister, it's real a mean world Roaring like a lion, Satan's out to k** Anyone who'll cross his way And if your heart is fixed upon My Father's will You will never have to be afraid Sister, it's a mean world He said, sister, it's real a mean world I heard a Galilean tell a friend of mine She could drink the water that could bring her life Sitting by the well, I heard a prophet tell her