Mercy
♥One Republic Lyrics

Angel of mercy, how did you find me?
Addressing the savior figure, the singer asks how they came to find him/her in their time of need.

Where did you read my story?
The singer expresses confusion and wonder at how the savior knows their personal struggles and circumstances.

Pulled from the papers, desperate and hurting
This line suggests that the savior may have become aware of the singer's problems through news articles or media outlets.

Seeking a momentary fix
The singer admits to seeking a temporary solution to their problems, rather than addressing them holistically.

All I wanted to say, all I wanted to do, Is fall apart now
The singer expresses a desire to let go of their fears and anxieties and let things fall apart, rather than holding on to them.

All I wanted to feel, I wanted to love, It's all my fault now, A tragedy I fear
The singer seems to take responsibility for the negative consequences that resulted from their desire for love and affection, and they fear that these outcomes represent a tragedy in their life.

Angel of mercy, how did you pick me up again? Angel of mercy, how did you move me? Why am I on my feet again?
Through these lines, the singer acknowledges the savior's role in helping them to recover from their troubles, and they express gratitude and wonder at how they were able to achieve this change.

Fortress of daylight, Caught me on standby, Waiting to catch the quickest plane, To fly me to nowhere
These wistful lyrics suggest that the singer has been caught in a holding pattern, waiting for something to happen, but not sure where they want to go or how they will get there.

It's better than somewhere, That's where I've been and nothings changed
The singer seems to be saying that it's better to be nowhere than to be stuck in a place where they are unhappy and unfulfilled.

I'm so lost in you, A tragedy, it seemed to be over now
The singer expresses a feeling of being lost in the savior's presence, and they suggest that whatever tragedy they previously experienced now seems to be resolved.

I see you, Whoa whoa whoa, I feel you, Whoa whoa whoa
These lines suggest that the singer is experiencing a profound connection with the savior figure, both visually and emotionally.

I feel you, Oh oh whoa, I feel you, Oh oh oh
The repetition of this line reinforces the intensity of the singer's emotional connection with the savior.