Mercy
Muse Lyrics


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Help me, I've fallen on the inside
I tried to change the game
I tried to infiltrate, but now I'm losing
Men in cloaks always seem to run the show
Save me from the
Ghosts and shadows before they eat my soul

Mercy
Mercy
Show me mercy, from the powers that be
Show me mercy, can someone rescue me?

Absent gods and silent tyranny
We're going under, hypnotized by another puppeteer
And tell me why the men in cloaks always have
To bring me down
Running from the
Ghosts and shadows the world just disavows

Mercy
Mercy
Show me mercy, from the powers that be
Show me mercy, can someone rescue me?
Show me mercy
Show me mercy, please

Help me, I've fallen on the inside
And all the men in cloaks trying to devour my soul

Show me mercy from the powers that be
Show me mercy from the gutless and mean




Show me mercy from the killing machines
Show me mercy, can someone rescue me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Muse's song "Mercy" express a sense of desperation and fear of being controlled and overpowered by a higher force. The opening line, "Help me, I've fallen on the inside," suggests a feeling of internal turmoil and helplessness. The singer tried to change the game and infiltrate, but now finds themselves losing. The men in cloaks, who seem to run the show, are a metaphor for powerful entities that exert control over individuals and society.


The chorus of "Mercy" is a plea for help and liberation from these powers. The singer begs for mercy from the ghosts and shadows that threaten to consume their soul. The absence of gods and silent tyranny further emphasize the frustration and hopelessness of the situation. The reference to "hypnotized by another puppeteer" highlights the feeling of being controlled and manipulated. The song also questions why those in power always seem to bring the singer down.


Overall, "Mercy" is a cry for freedom and salvation from the oppressive forces that dominate the singer's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Help me, I've fallen on the inside
I feel lost and alone within myself and need assistance.


I tried to change the game
I attempted to alter my life or circumstances, but it didn't work out.


I tried to infiltrate, but now I'm losing
My efforts to integrate or succeed are failing.


Men in cloaks always seem to run the show
Powerful and often hidden forces control the world.


Save me from the ghosts and shadows before they eat my soul
Please rescue me from the dark and oppressive influences that threaten to consume me.


Mercy
Please show me compassion or forgiveness.


Absent gods and silent tyranny
There is a lack of divine intervention and oppressive rule.


We're going under, hypnotized by another puppeteer
Our collective downfall is due to our susceptibility to manipulation by those in power.


And tell me why the men in cloaks always have to bring me down
Why must those in control always hinder my progress or success?


Running from the ghosts and shadows the world just disavows
Fleeing from the oppressive and ignored forces that haunt our world.


Show me mercy from the powers that be
Please offer me grace and help from those who hold power.


Show me mercy from the gutless and mean
Please provide me kindness and assistance from those who lack courage and kindness.


Show me mercy from the killing machines
Please rescue me from those who are capable of destruction and harm.


Show me mercy, can someone rescue me?
Please help me, I am in desperate need of assistance.


Show me mercy, please
I plead for compassion and help.


And all the men in cloaks trying to devour my soul
The hidden and powerful forces are trying to consume my being.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY

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@cristianaberechet5328

"Mercy" lyrics

MUSE LYRICS

"Mercy"

Help me
I've fallen on the inside
I tried to change the game
I tried to infiltrate
But now I'm losing men in cloaks
Always seem to run the show
Save me from the ghosts and shadows
Before they eat my soul

Mercy, mercy
Show me mercy
From the powers that be
Show me mercy
Can someone rescue me

Absent gods and silent tyranny
We're going under hypnotised
By another puppeteer
And tell me why the men in cloaks
Always have to bring me down
Running from the ghosts and shadows
The world just disavows

Mercy, mercy
Show me mercy
From the powers that be
Show me mercy
Can someone rescue me

Show me mercy
Show me mercy please

Help me
I've fallen on the inside
And all the men in cloaks
Trying to devour my soul

Show me mercy
From the powers that be
Show me mercy
From the gutless and mean
Show me mercy
From the killing machines
Show me mercy
Can someone rescue me
damn this song is good



@manoslagia

Help me
I've fallen on the inside
I tried to change the game
I tried to infiltrate
But now I'm losing men in cloaks
Always seem to run the show
Save me from the ghosts and shadows
Before they eat my soul

Mercy, mercy
Show me mercy
From the powers that be
Show me mercy
Can someone rescue me

Absent gods and silent tyranny
We're going under hypnotised
By another puppeteer
And tell me why the men in cloaks
Always have to bring me down
Running from the ghosts and shadows
The world just disavows

Mercy, mercy
Show me mercy
From the powers that be
Show me mercy
Can someone rescue me

Show me mercy
Show me mercy please

Help me
I've fallen on the inside
And all the men in cloaks
Trying to devour my soul

Show me mercy
From the powers that be
Show me mercy
From the gutless and mean
Show me mercy
From the killing machines
Show me mercy
Can someone rescue me



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@keelychow4569

“Legends live on, only man comes to an end.” - Commissioner Jim Gordon R.I.P. Kevin Conroy

@vaderisnotmydad_

The GOAT Batman will never be forgotten

@arielsandoval1703

Eh , guys , listen , I know that you feel all sad because the Batman's voice actor , Kevin Conroy , is dead , and I am sad too which that , we all love him , we all appreciate him and we all miss him so much , but , guys what does the voice actor of Batman's death have to do with Drones , the song from Muse I mean ???

@vaderisnotmydad_

@@arielsandoval1703 this song was used in a trailer for Batman Arkham Knight, where Kevin Conroy played Batman.

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