Mr Mister - Kyrie Eleison

[konamungo]

In the Latin Mass (Roman Catholic), the "Kyrie" is sung at what is called the Offertory. This is where ordinary bread and wine is brought to the altar as an "oblation" or "offering" of what will be miraculously transmuted (if you're a believer) into the body and blood of Christ. After this they collect the money. Money represents the sacrifice that the people make is symbolism of the oblation. Mr. Mister's song plays on this conceit, somewhat poorly (and selfishly -- IMHO).

[trackerinblue]

It's used and sung in the Roman Catholic faith as well. This old Greek prayer is a mainstay. This song is wonderful!

[John2342211]

Kyrie Eleison = Lord have mercy.... never knew this song growing up was after a part of the latin mass.

[robotic2000k]

I was listening to 80's music doing my essay and I heard this! "Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night!" :D A MIRACLE! My studing strength has been revived!!!

[LittleMissLeared]

I always carry a laser down the road that I must travel.

[tiger01java]

I heard this song today for the first time and I was thinking "haha it's like he says kyrie eleison" but then he repeated it and I finally understood that he really said "kyrie eleison"..I'm greek and I can say for sure that it is a greek  phrase. It's written "κύριε ελέησον" and means "Lord, have mercy".

[TouchMeKnott]

Kyrie Eleison...beautiful



[kelslikeselephants]

I want to name my daughter Kyrie Eleison. I REALLY DO!

[Fluffypopcicle]

@kelslikeselephants

Go for it, that's a beautiful name.

[RondoRedux]

123MURA it's not that singers are afraid of singing about God, it's just that there's no money in it. How many have started out as Christian and/or faith-based but when they made their name they abandoned their original beliefs and joined the worldly offerings of praise, flesh and fame?

[ecofreako13]

Okay, peeps. Pronunciation lesson.

Kyrie= Kee-ree-aay

Eleison= Aay-laay-ee-sun

Put them together= kee-ree-aay-aay-laay-ee-sun

A lot of people forget the first e in eleison.

[BestACappella]

ok peeps, here's the new artist who sang Kyrie on The Sing Off : click through on my name or give it a search Peter Hollens, a cappella genius. Check out Someone Like You, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Firework - pure high tenor with multitrack.

[Beauty4Aspies]

It's pronounciation is "Kee-ree-ay ey-LAY-sahn"

[ZombieSandwich999]

well i totally thought up until this moment that phil collins sand this, shows what I know

[CosmicZodiac]

This song is a classic, It crosses barriers. Shame the 80's had to end.

I'm straight up Pagan, but this song is awesome. I've always liked it.

Proof you don't have to be Christian to enjoy.

[FireLinkAnime]

Ahhhh, Back When Music Had melody, and was fun, but most of all, REAL

[jerzeefranky3475]

THIS IS BRILLIANT..MR. MISTER IS SO UNDERRATED...AS IS RICHARD PAIGE AS A SINGER/SONGWRITER...

[davefromthe502]

it means lord have mercy

[morninggloryone]

ThanX Eagle.

♥

Psalm 104:12

The birds of the sky nest by the waters;

they sing among the branches.

♥

[MultiAlithia]

I LOVE YOU!!!KΥΡΙΕ ΕΛΕΗΣΟΝ!!!!!!!!!!BROTHERS LOVE IS EVERYTHINK!!!ΕΥΛΟΓΙΑ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ ΣΕ ΟΛΟΥΣ ΤΟΥΣ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥΣ!ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΗΘΕΙΤΕ ΣΤΟΝ ΚΥΡΙΟ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟ ΔΕΝ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΚΑΤΙ ΑΟΡΙΣΤΟ!!!!!THAKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!

[heat8167]

I LOVE this song. I have the name of song tattoed on my left arm.

[DetroitLove4U]

God was personified well in the 80's. The Messiah must have walked the planet blessing the world with conventional wisdom found in a multifarious array of 80's musical esoteric brilliance that shall never again be matched.

[ahnguyen1]

excellent video and audio quality for an awesome song!!!

[CrecentKim]

Nice video :)

[123MIURA]

Good old times when singers weren't affraid of singing aboud God.

Bloody hypocritical World

[atheniandpa]

@123MIURA Soon enough it we may be subject to Nero once again. That's when our faith will be truly tested. :)

[sheavepin]

@123MIURA Goes across all religions. I'm a Wiccan and I LOVE this song. Always have.

[easyduzit9092]

Im a house DJ however grew up in the 80s, this is an amazing track & also projects euphorism. Simply quality.

[SvR2010Ultimate]

What a song/always brings tears to my eyes when i hear it...

[89Timex]

Was ignorant that it was Greek. Thank You.

[Steedlaw]

Such a great song. I really appreciate the person who made this video.

[DJCandyManMike]

I went to see my nephew graduated this month and the program said that the choir was going to sing "Kyrie Eleison". When this wasn't what they performed, I was sorely disappointed.

[ns7902]

Kyrie means Lord

[btless]

I thought I had posted my comments two days ago but I guess not...well here it is.

I named our daughter Kylie Eleise after this name but knowing full well the true meaning is "Lord Have Mercy".

HE had mercy and blessed us a wonderful child.....

[gulfwinds94]

@btless beautiful name, a name should mean something and your daughter's does.  :)

[TommyChevyBugle]

carry a laser

[audiodead]

Nice song.

[SvR2010Ultimate]

one of the best songs ever????

[x001m69]

@SvR2010Ultimate yes indeed!!! I love how a song that is basically a prayer became a great secular song. The irony is incredible. I love it.

[miramesa92]

Love this song!!!

[nexstepper588]

Not to worry....vdoman, you are being carried. As a child, an acolyte, I remember this respondance just before I rang the handchimes upon the altar. A student of Latin, I never realized this was actually Greek until I traveled to Jamaica and saw "Kyrie!" emblazoned on flags. Then came Coverdale and Whitesnake's anthem as I embarked upon my own road again. I am no longer alone: my daughters are in my life again and I have many friends to share this stirring sentiment w/.

[vdoman]

"Lord Have Mercy"?...I heard it meant "Carry My Soul"...oh well, no matter, is still a great song

[urantiruslan]

that is some good photogrthy

[BBQFanNo1]

The best song from the 1980s peaked in the Spring-Summer 1986.

One of the Most Important You Tube Song Videos.

[OneAngryRepublican]

I knew Kyrie has a religious origin but I didn't know from where. Thanks for posting the video and the history.

[timsonios78]

Great video!

[imagenpagana]

Lord, my Lord..have mercy of me ...

I dont be pray..

I know My Father are you, mercy.

Saludos paganos.

[chrycohauler]

whatever it means it's a great song

[19porridge72]

fantastic photo`s great work!!!@;-D

[mjbr1010]

If we could all understand that we are all connected, one to another and that God is the Father, our lives are in his hands always. God be With US

[kasper88881]

Thanks for this hetead  ♥

[shadowtiger69]

My mother named me after this song. ]:

[damaster10101]

@shadowtiger69 mind if i ask what it is?

[shadowtiger69]

@damaster10101 Kyrie Elise.

[Pitkamien]

The Visuals are mostly good, but at some points inconsistent with the prayer's orthodox context & meaning. Kyrie means "Sir or Lord". "Eleison" means mercy. Which means suffering & sacrifice must be continuously offered to God through Christ in the personage of the Apostolic Priesthood Christ forever established on Holy Thursday. And the Joy of His Resurrection cannot be shared with, or granted to, one who refuses to be part of His Crucifixion through the personal crucifixions of our daily life

[robertoamor2011]

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[warden9876]

Kyrie eleison is a very good prayer.

[AlexLucy98]

My mom wants to change my name to Kyrie because of this song.

[chumbawomba]

Eleyson is Latin for have mercy.

But seeing as Greek predates Latin - then it is right to use the earlier Greek spelling. It's true origin being Greek.

For example the naming of Kyrie has changed from Jehovah - YHWH - the holy name for God - that could not be spoken - or the Tetragrammaton.

The heart chakra is pure green energy (emerald) My body burns a gem like flame - Somewhere between the Soul (GOD) and soft machine (MAN) is where I find myself again! Do you see???

Lord have mercy on us.

[venthesikimis]

@chumbawomba You are mistaken my friend.Latin predates Greek and the word "eleison" ("ελέησον" in Greek) is the Imperative form of the Past tense of the Greek verb "ελεώ"( eleo) which means "I show mercy, I have mercy on sb).

[Mrsteveb59]

I was taught that it was Latin for "May you walk with the Lord."

[ItsThijsbitch]

Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison!

[snakes251989]

i like the song

[ulizioc]

Bravo Meistro; e Spiritus Vivendi.

[CYBERVISIONSdotCom]

It doesn't make a difference what language it was, or where it came from originally, Greek or Latin. What matters is that today it's iconic 80's Rock and Roll, and that's how most of us will remember it.

[rentatrip1]

Kyrie, rex genitor ingenite, vera essentia, eleyson.

Kyrie, luminis fons rerumque conditor, eleyson.

Kyrie, qui nos tuæ imaginis signasti specie, eleyson.

Christe, Dei forma humana particeps, eleyson.

Christe, lux oriens per quem sunt omnia, eleyson.

Christe, qui perfecta es sapientia, eleyson.

Kyrie, spiritus vivifice, vitæ vis, eleyson.

Kyrie, utriqusque vapor in quo cuncta, eleyson.

nostrasoffensas noli nos relinquere, O consolator dolentis animæ, eleyson

[cawobeth]

was glad to hear this on the radio today and even more glad to find it here !

Fantastic song ! ♥

[stromssa]

One of my favorite 80's songs! When I was a kid I had no idea what they were saying, but of course figured it out as I got older!

[MadManLoomis]

This song is excellent as is the entire album it's from. "Welcome to the Real World" is a great listen all the way through. Still have my original cassette tape of this also, 80's sure are missed.

[myblueroad]

Great song

[ciymon]

This has always been one of my favorite songs! Kyrie Eleison!!

[BBQFanNo1]

The 25th Anniversary release and first play of this song is coming up. It would be fitting if all the Top 40 Pop playing radio stations in the U.S.,Britain,Canada,and around the World re-released the song to be played on the charts again.

[BBQFanNo1]

This is the best universal song of the 1980s.

[BBQFanNo1]

The most underrated song by Mr Mister. No disrespect to Broken Wings but this song message is by far more inspirationally powerful and far more important in eternity.

[foman21]

In these tough times we need to stand tall and pray to our Creator. Kirie Isou Xriste eleison mas ( Jesus our lord have mercy on us). The antichrist is every where please wake up and follow the path of true light The word of the lord!!!! AND GOD BLESS!!!!

[a1a227]

@foman21 KIrie Isou Xriste eleison mas Amen!

[killskillz]

kyrie eleison means spirit guide me

[lemoscristiana]

Amen gloria a Dios te bendigo ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[TooferMan]

Very nice presentation to a great song.

[daddybug101]

Kyrie Eleison; Lord have Mercy down the road that I must travel. Lord have Mercy on us all.

[usafang2]

My mom dubbed this my song after hearing on the radio the day I was born.

[HiPHoP1692]

Kyrie= Mister in Greek 

[MassKillJoy]

My girlfriends name is Kyrielle and this song always reminds me of her.:)

[JimbobwayeZ24]

I did not know Kyrie eleison meant Lord have mercy. Now it makes sense when he continues "...on the road that I must travel" cool. wonder if he's a Christian

[SamanthaReNee7]

oh ok, Thanks :)

[adglen41112]

Beautiful pictures! You did a good job! This songs inspires me to move forward, especially during this time in my life

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[blofstrand1]

Kyrie come from the word Kyrios which means Lord. In this case it is given as Kyrie which specifically addresses the Lord. It could be rendered also, O Lord. This is a prayer directly to the Godhead, thus why it is given threefold in the Latin liturgy.

Eleison comes from the word eleios meaning mercy. Eleison is the form of the word that means "have mercy," a request. And in the context more broadly means have that mercy "on us".

The Latin for "Kyrie eleison" would be "Domine, miserere nobis."

[RNParamedic03]

Our Lord is good. When I was hearing this in the 80's it was just a good tune. Now I am hearing it again and it is at a time in my life when I question what I have done, the path I have taken. This song reminds me that even as our God gives us choices God also gives us the guidance to make the correct choices, If only we listen!

[shulamite1]

Memories. I miss the 80's!

[LoveIsFake2127]

i love this song for the and only purpose. My name is Kyrie :D

[DamonCovert]

I always thought it meant "God go with you". At least that's what they said on "Solid Gold."

[l2louie2008]

Is there anyone who can listen to this song at less than max volume?

[danman5383]

your music teach is an idiot...its greek

[SamanthaReNee7]

Wikipedia says it's Greek

my music teacher says it's Latin

[hetead]

@SamanthaReNee7 Maybe it is the best of both

[SamanthaReNee7]

@hetead haha sounds good to me

[SamanthaReNee7]

@hetead haha sounds good to me

[BravelyRunsAway]

@hetead Maybe you've proved your stupidity if you trust wikipedia....

[zizek]

No, it's Greek.

[zizek]

No, it's Greek.

[ecwinste]

@hetead

Romans stole a lot of things from the Greeks, including part of their language, just about ALL their gods, architecture, etc.

[Linnath00]

@hetead The "Kyrie" itself is Greek, but it is part of the traditional Catholic Mass, most of which was in Latin.

[kokkinoskoufitsa3]

@hetead it is ancient greek. I know, I am Greek

[NavarrB]

@SamanthaReNee7 It is the latin transcription of greek. Wikipedia knows a lot more than any *music* teacher.

[tradercris]

@SamanthaReNee7 Many think "Latin Mass" ergo (a Latin word ;-)) that it is Latin. It's Greek, I learned that in CCD! (Catholic equivalent to Sunday school).

[AggieRob2000]

@SamanthaReNee7 The confusion arises with how this term was used. It is indeed Greek, but was used as part of the Roman Catholic Latin Mass. Since the majority of mass at the time was in Latin, many people suppose that things such as the saying of "Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison, Kyrie Eleison" would be also in Latin. Hope this helps.

[Mike0Powell]

@SamanthaReNee7 It's both. It's the same because Latin and Greek both used it in church for liturgies (since the Church used to be united).

[bigredk25]

@SamanthaReNee7

It's Greek. Latin would be Domine Parce.

[bigredk25]

@SamanthaReNee7

It's Greek. Latin would be Domine Parce. Classics BA here.

[bigredk25]

@SamanthaReNee7 It's the Romanization of a Greek expression. In Latin, it would be Domine Parce. Classics BA here

[CorinBaker]

It is Greek. (Κύριε ἐλέισον.) The reason people probably says it is Latin is because it is in the old Roman Catholic mass (done in Latin). However, the entire mass used to be in Greek (pre-300 A.D.) and this is the ONLY remaining Greek prayer in that mass. Kyrios means Lord and the "e" on the end (Kyrie) means you are addressing the Lord. The "eleison" is usually translated "have mercy," but is the equivalent of "rain down Your love." It is still used in Orthodox Christian services.

[daddybug101]

@CorinBaker Thank you for sharing this.

[kellruss]

@SamanthaReNee7 - My mom said that it's Latin too (she was brought up strict Catholic - learning in Latin). She said it means "Lord Have Mercy." It's used in a lot Greek and Christian literature... so who knows? Either way it makes for an interesting lyric and song title... great song too from a great time.

[venthesikimis]

@kellruss It's Greek my friend.I am Greek and I am sure for what I just wrote.

[fatboytjc]

@SamanthaReNee7 My music teacher said it was greek.

[xpressyourself5]

@SamanthaReNee7

Kyrie Eleison was originally in Greek, but later translated into Latin

[CorinBaker]

It is Greek. (Κύριε ἐλέισον.) The reason your teacher probably says it is Latin is because it is in the old Roman Catholic mass (done in Latin). However, the entire mass used to be in Greek (pre-300 A.D.) and this is the ONLY remaining Greek prayer in that mass. Kyrios means Lord and the "e" on the end (Kyrie) means you are addressing the Lord. The "eleison" is usually translated "have mercy," but is the equivalent of "rain down Your love." It is still used in Orthodox Christian services.

[shiromori]

@SamanthaReNee7 It is Greek, with apologies to your music teacher. The Latin equivalent would be "Domine miserere (nobis)".

[asf4321]

@SamanthaReNee7

most definitely greek

[mariosyjp]

@SamanthaReNee7 it's greek all the way. your teacher should do some research. not that i like the song i'm just saying... kyrie=lord eleison=have mercy

[thewildchimp]

@SamanthaReNee7 It's Greek. In Latin it would be "Erus clementia habet" (it's present tense (Lord has mercy), Since I forgot how to build imperativ (Lord, have mercy - direct translation) :[ ). Haber, habitur, something like that...

[fpfeiffer29]

@SamanthaReNee7 it's greek^^

[TheInfernalSpark]

@SamanthaReNee7 Its Greek. Latin has a more basal version of it.

[coornette]

@SamanthaReNee7 it is Greek 

[Nibby831]

Its Greek. That is the prayer recited during litanies of prayer in a Greek Orthodox Church.

[wcaicedo82]

@SamanthaReNee7 It's a latin transliteration of greek.

[wcaicedo82]

@SamanthaReNee7 It's a latin transliteration of greek.

[wcaicedo82]

@SamanthaReNee7 It's a latin transliteration of greek.

[dimalex8]

the phrase kyrie eleison is greek. The original chant Kyrie eleison is also fully in greek.Greek was the first language that christian used for chants, later they used latin also and changed the chant into latin but they kept the phrase kyrie eleison.

Kyrie = Kyrie(Κύριε)(Lord have) coming from the word (Κύριος)(Lord)

Eleison(Ελέησον)(mercy). Both words are from koine greek and are still used in modern greek. The 1st one(Kyrie) has also the meaning of "Mister" in greek.

[venthesikimis]

@dimalex8 Yes, you are right my friend.O Θεός μαζί μας και με όλον τον κόσμο (Μay God be with us and with all the people in the world).

[DarthDemaric]

@dimalex8 Thanks for explaining that. I have loved this song since '85. But, I never knew that's what it meant. Now it makes much more sense.

[kih110]

@SamanthaReNee7 Its 100 & Greek positive

[BishopHatto]

@SamanthaReNee7 Its Greek

[nikat78]

@SamanthaReNee7 Your music teacher is wrong. It 's Greek. Kyrie -Kyrie aka Lord, Dominus. Eleison -Eleos - show/have mercy.

[ShadowPh0x]

@SamanthaReNee7 do you realize that the languages and area of origin are the same for both? A lot of languages share common words and phrases, or are very similar. Most languages are derived from Latin, so technically it could be both.

[ShadowPh0x]

@SamanthaReNee7 do you realize that the languages and area of origin are the same for both?  A lot of languages share common words and phrases, or are very similar. Most languages are derived from Latin, so technically it could be both.

[TheFlygt]

"Most languages are derived from Latin, so technically it could be both."

@ShadowPh0x Ut ifra din logikk snakker vi teoretisk sett samme språk

(Judging from your logic we are both speaking the same language)

[djwonderbread12]

@SamanthaReNee7 which ever it is awesome!

[davidfsnyder]

@SamanthaReNee7 It's greek.

[HollyMarieCombsFans]

@SamanthaReNee7 It's definitely Greek. I've been studying Ancient Greek for 3 years.

[Seisachtheia]

@SamanthaReNee7 It's Greek. "Kyrie Eleison" is used in the Eastern Orthodox Church originally from Byzantium which by the time it was split from the Latin Church was thoroughly Greek. All cultural evidence indicates it to be Greek, and it does not resemble a Latin phrase.

[AutumnDawn7]

@SamanthaReNee7 all languages are pretty much based on latin.

[venthesikimis]

@SamanthaReNee7 Your teacher is wrong my friend. I don't blame him, maybe he didn't know himself that he had falde information about the origin of this Greek Prayer.I know what I am saying, I am Greek.

[soybeancandles]

My 20 year old Granddaughter name is Kyrie A

[cris6107]

My youngest child; I named him Kyrie Eleison ;)).

[Dreadnaught396]

its good til about 0:33. I'm not at all religious either, I just think the sound is nice :P

[ghosted760]

Latin actually took the word "eleison" from the Greeks (ie. the root and its meaning is Greek).

[CRXPhil]

good song

[vdidaskalou8]

Kyrie Eleison is the key prayer in the ancient Church, the Eastern Orthodox church established on the day of Pentecost ... it is Greek and means "Lord Have Mercy" ... we (the Orthodox) recite this prayer unceasingly ... it is a prayer that all of humanity is invited to invoke :)

[venthesikimis]

@vdidaskalou8 Yes you are right my friend.Greece.....the cradle of Christianity....

[aardvark763]

carrying a lsaer

[superboy578]

As we grow older, we come to realize the beauty and meaning of this song. Listening to it again gave me a new direction in allowing my life to be used by the Lord as a vessel of His life message to others and an agent of change. God bless and Happy Listening everyone!

[utubefan601]

*~*~*~Great Song~*~*~~*

[slydawg221]

i love this song so much just listening to it gives me chills. i wish i knew a woman named kyrie eleison.

[KandK333]

i was named after this song! and my nick names Kyrie!

its a beautiful song! <3

[hetead]

@KandK333 Nice :)

[KandK333]

@hetead hahaha yea

[wholarmor]

@KandK333 It's my daughter's name, too. Although, my inspiration for her name didn't come from this song, but from the Gregorian chants we listened to in our Music History class. I did like this song back in the 80s, though.

[KandK333]

@wholarmor ohhh thats neat. My mom named me this because she was in the hospital for i tnk 5 months before i was born. She was very sick, and this song came on the radio and she knew God was with her and that he would protect her though the pregnancy. So she made up my name. And my name isnt Kyrie, Kyrie is my nickname

[daddybug101]

@KandK333 wonderful name.

[KandK333]

@daddybug101 Thnx. My name isnt Kyrie, its just a nickname.

[rhonda6004]

Thanks! I listened to this song when I was younger & never knew the meaning. Awesome meaning!!!!

[sportsmediaguy]

Thanks a lot for the slide show. It made me think a lot about an Uncle of mine who passed away at this time last year.

[ponchorhino]

I ditto "victoriaphibes" comment. And may The LORD JESUS indeed have Mercy on all of us in this world full of darkness and suffering...GODbless you all.

[victoriaphibes]

Thank you for a lovely treatment on this song.

[SgtBastard101]

Jesus built my car. Its a Love affair. Mainly Jesus and my Hotrod....

[hetead]

Kýrie is from the Greek word κύριε (kyrie), the vocative case of κύριος (kyrios), meaning O Lord. It is the common name of an important prayer of Christian liturgy, also called Kýrie, eléison which is Greek for Lord, have mercy.

[QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

Kyrie Eleison where I go will you follow? Why do few people know what it means? Don't they hear it in their Catholic churches? I've heard it in Catholic churches. I guess few bother to explain to those who go?

[kissthefrog4prince]

WHERE IS THE CLIP TO THE GREEK FAG?, you know the one that wants to believe in God

[venthesikimis]

@QUINTUSMAXIMUS I am sure they will know from now on that it is Greek prayer used in Catholic Church also.

[venthesikimis]

Απάντηση σε αυτό το βίντεο... They will know from now on that it is a Greek prayer used in the Catholic Church also

[ricks1019]

@hetead Thank you. I've always loved this song, it evokes such emotion...but I never knew what the name meant.