2. "...some dude named Tom from Hereford, England, who records music under the moniker Apostles that he likes to call “icy art-psych”" (NoFearOfPop)
http://apostles.bandcamp.com
3. An L.A.-based band from the early 90's, comprised of band members Rob Hotchkiss, Jimmy Stafford, Charlie Colin and Bret Everett. Hotchkiss later co-founded Train.
Mercy Mercy Me
Apostles Lyrics
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Ah, things ain't what they used to be.
No, no, where did all the blue skies go,
Poison is the wind that blows
From the north and south and east
Woo mercy, mercy me
Ah things ain't what they used to be, no, no
Our seas fish full of mercury, ah. oh
Ah things ain't what they used to be
What about this over crowded land
How much more abuse from man can she stand?
Oh mercy, mercy me.
Ah things ain't what they used to be.
No, no, no, radiation underground and in the sky;
Animals and birds who live near by are dying oh,
Oh mercy, mercy me.
Ah things ain't what they used to be.
No, no, no, radiation underground and in the sky;
Animals and land how much more abuse from man can she stand?
The lyrics of the song "Mercy Mercy Me" by Marvin Gaye, talks about the deteriorating state of the environment and the impact of human exploitation on nature. The song highlights the disappearance of blue skies, spreading pollution in the form of poison winds across the globe, and the wastage of oil on the oceans. The increase in pollution levels has contaminated the natural resources such as water and sea-life, where the fish are full of mercury, making it fatal for human consumption. The lyrics also depict the overpopulation and man’s abuse on land, which is already overcrowded and struggling to cope.
The line "Radiation underground and in the sky" relates to the consequences of man-made nuclear testing, which had an adverse impact on nature and wildlife. The lyrics present a clear warning of the catastrophic impact of environmental degradation on humanity and nature. The use of the word 'Mercy' is a call to action for humankind to change their ways and protect the planet. The song is a powerful appeal to society to act fast to put an end to environmental degradation and curb human exploitation on nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo ah mercy, mercy me
Expressing deep concern and dismay
Ah, things ain't what they used to be.
There has been a noticeable negative change since an earlier time
No, no, where did all the blue skies go,
Wondering where the nice and clear weather has gone
Poison is the wind that blows
The air is no longer clean and fresh
From the north and south and east
The bad air is coming from every direction
Woo mercy, mercy me
Continuing to express the sadness and despair
Oil wasted on the ocean and upon
Oil is being carelessly spilled into the ocean
Our seas fish full of mercury, ah. oh
The fish in the ocean are contaminated with a dangerous substance called mercury
What about this over crowded land
Raising the issue of overpopulation and the effects it has on the environment
How much more abuse from man can she stand?
Asking how much more damage the Earth can take from human activity
No, no, no, radiation underground and in the sky;
There is dangerous radiation both in the ground and in the air
Animals and birds who live near by are dying oh,
The radiation is having a negative impact on the nearby wildlife
Ah things ain't what they used to be.
Repeating the earlier sentiment that things have gotten worse
Oh mercy, mercy me.
Continuing to express sadness and concern
Animals and land how much more abuse from man can she stand?
Asking again how much more damage the Earth can take from humans
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Gaye
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Michael Joynt
Wow... Ive been looking for this FOREVER... I had the Acid Jazz CD in NYC about 20 years ago... FANTASTIC!!!!
Andy Wolchko
It's ethereal. An elusive masterpiece. Like you, I searched and searched. So grateful to be right here, right now, loving everything about this composition.
Trent Davis
It has been a serious minute since I heard this...the soft tones of acid jazz; love it!!!
Macey L
I really like this vibe the pictures go amazingly well with the music, well put together...
Theo Barclay Eke
The pictures in the video captured the very essence of the song. This is quite an interesting rendition, very engaging, insightful and inspirational. Originally done by Marvin Gaye.
savannah505
Excellent rendition of this song.
Donna Sims
Exquisitely done piece and timeless!
Charles Colbert
Beautiful music ❤
LindaLindy1
Love this song finally found it
Sabrina Strother
This is the most BEAUTIFULLLLLL video !!!!! The pictures really gave me an "eye-gasm"! Please, please, please keep it up!