Mercy
♫ One Republic Lyrics
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Where did you read my story?
Pulled from the papers, desperate and hurting
Seeking a momentary fix
All I wanted to say, all I wanted to do
Is fall apart now
All I wanted to feel, I wanted to love
A tragedy I fear
Angel of mercy, how did you find me?
How did you pick me up again?
Angel of mercy, how did you move me?
Why am I on my feet again?
I see you
Whoa whoa whoa
I feel you
Whoa whoa whoa
Fortress of daylight
Caught me on standby
Waiting to catch the quickest plane
To fly me to nowhere
It's better than somewhere
That's where I've been and nothings changed
All I wanted to say, all I wanted to do
Is fall apart now
All I wanted to feel, I wanted to love
It's all my fault now
A tragedy I chose
Angel of mercy, how did you find me?
How did you pick me up again?
Angel of mercy, how did you move me?
Why am I on my feet again?
I see you
Whoa whoa whoa
I feel you
Whoa whoa whoa
I'm so lost in you
A tragedy, it seemed to be over now
A tragedy, it seemed to be over now
Angel of mercy, how did you find me?
How did you pick me up again?
Angel of mercy, how did you move me?
Why am I on my feet again?
I see you
Whoa whoa whoa
I feel you
Whoa whoa whoa
I feel you
Oh oh whoa
I feel you
Oh oh oh
The lyrics of One Republic's "Mercy" speak of a desperate situation where the singer is seeking help from an "angel of mercy". There is a sense of hopelessness and vulnerability portrayed in the lyrics as they talk about being pulled from the papers and seeking a momentary fix. The singer acknowledges their own faults and mistakes, recognizing that they are the reason behind the tragedy that they now fear. However, the "angel of mercy" seems to have found them, picked them up, and moved them, giving them the strength to stand on their feet again. The singer expresses gratitude towards the "angel of mercy" for finding them and changing the course of their life.
The lyrics also mention being caught in a fortress of daylight, waiting to catch the quickest plane to fly to nowhere. This could be interpreted as the singer feeling stuck and lost, wanting to escape their current situation but not knowing where to go. The overall tone of the song is one of desperation, vulnerability, and gratitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Angel of mercy, how did you find me?
Addressing a higher power or person as a savior and wondering how they came across the singer in their time of need.
Where did you read my story?
Asking where the savior got information on the singer's situation and what led them to offer help.
Pulled from the papers, desperate and hurting
Explaining that the savior gained knowledge of the singer's pain likely from a written account, and that the singer was in a dire situation.
Seeking a momentary fix
Describing the singer as wanting temporary relief from their pain or problems.
All I wanted to say, all I wanted to do
Is fall apart now
All I wanted to feel, I wanted to love
It's all my fault now
A tragedy I fear
Expressing guilt and remorse over something that happened, and feeling like a failure to the point where they want to give up or break down.
How did you pick me up again?
Asking how the savior was able to help them feel better or recover from their state of despair.
Fortress of daylight
Caught me on standby
Waiting to catch the quickest plane
To fly me to nowhere
It's better than somewhere
That's where I've been and nothings changed
Metaphorically describing feeling trapped and wanting to escape their problems, even if it means going somewhere with no clear plan or direction. Feeling like staying in their current situation won't change anything.
A tragedy I chose
Recognizing that they played a role in their own tragic situation and feeling responsible for their current state.
I'm so lost in you
A tragedy, it seemed to be over now
A tragedy, it seemed to be over now
Feeling consumed or overwhelmed by the savior's help and being grateful that the tragedy seems to be coming to an end.
I feel you
Acknowledging the presence and support of the savior during the singer's difficult time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Aimee Ann Duffy, Stephen Andrew Booker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alinregmi7670
[Chorus]
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
[Verse 1]
Mama, come here
Approach, appear
And Daddy, I'm alone
'Cause this house don't feel like home
[Pre-Chorus]
If you love me, don't let go (Hold) Woah
If you love me, don't let go (Hold)
[Chorus]
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
[Verse 2]
Mother, I know
That you're tired of bein' alone
Dad, I know you're tryin'
To fight when ya feel like flyin'
[Pre-Chorus]
But if you love me, don't let go (Hold) Woah
If you love me, don't let go (Hold)
[Chorus]
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
@hannahlynn175
Hey ❤
It's okay to cry. It's okay to experience deep pain and sadness.
Let it out. Let the tears roll down your face.
But don't stay there for too long beautiful. When you're ready take a deep breath. Wipe those pretty eyes.
You're going to be okay. Things will get better soon I promise. Whatever you're going through, it is only for a season. This too shall pass.
I hope you know what a beautiful soul you are. I hope you know your worth, your value, your beauty. You're such a lovely human that no one else in this world can replace.
You are important.
You are needed.
You are loved.
So hold on a bit longer, okay? There is hope. There is purpose. You're going to make it through I promise. The light is just up ahead❤
@samueljunior7625
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Mama, come here
Approach, appear
Daddy, I'm alone
'Cause this house don't feel like home
If you love me, don't let go
If you love me, don't let go
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Mother, I know
That you're tired of being alone
Dad, I know you're trying
To fight when you feel like flying
If you love me, don't let go
If you love me, don't let go
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
@heatherspencer6503
My husband who I had been with for 20 years got very sick and spent months in ICU on breathing machines. I lived at Grant hospital in the ICU wtg room for 37 days at one point. This was one of the last songs he sent me from the hospital. He passed away one month before our 20 year anniversary on March 30th 2019. My house will never feel like home without him. We had 5 children together and our 16 year old son looks like him. Ppl say that it gets easier as time goes on, but for me, it's not any easier today than it was the night I watched him take his last breath. Idk if ppl actually read these comments or not. But if you did thanks for taking time out of your day to read this. John I love you and I miss you and I hope you're the 1st face I get to see when it's my time to go.
@chrish.6588
God bless you and your family. You have my sincerest condolences.
Close your eyes and breathe deep, as now spiritually your husband is more by your side than ever before.
@breanneberry1277
So sorry for your loss, I usually never read comments on songs I listen to but I clicked yours and read the whole thing and it put tears in my eyes, I couldn’t imagine what your going through and nobody should expect something like that to get easier but I no what you mean when they say it gets easier but I don’t think it would.
@breanneberry1277
You should listen to staind-something to remind you, it is a really good song
@CarlosMorales-hr4mt
Just stay strong I miss my daughter every day so I understand how u feel every room in your house is a memory he would want you to just remember the good times
@anthonydavis4581
it’s all love sweetheart 💓 john hears you
@sabastianevans
Any listeners in 2024?
@queen_of_retrigs3146
Always
@Lisa-ll6fz
This is just great song writing
@amandahaught4625
Yup yup!!