In the middle of the night again Still water and the birds don't sing Cold gin in the back room hummin' Medicating for the trouble that's comin' Walls rattle like a deisel freighter Blood races like a wave This house wasn't meant for strangers But you come knockin' anyway I can hear you knockin' on the door I won't leave it open for you anymore I can hear you knockin' on the door Knockin' on the door of the house of mercy Don't try to change my mind That knock gets louder all the time Don't try to wear me down You'll never get inside this house Underneath that shirt you're wearin' Strained muscles n' a heart of stone Double crossin' like a wild chameleon You make me wanna be alone I can hear you knockin' on the door I won't leave it open for you anymore I can hear you knockin' on the door Knockin' on the door of the house of mercy Don't try to change my mind That knock gets louder all the time Don't try to wear me down You'll never get inside this house I can hear you knockin' on the door I won't leave it open for you anymore I can hear you knockin' on the door Knockin' on the door of the house of mercy