Mercy
B.I Junhoe Donghyuk Chanwoo 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 song "Mercy" by B.I, Junhoe, Donghyuk, and Chanwoo is actually a cover of Marvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" which was released in 1971. It talks about the devastating impact of humans on the environment and the world around us. The opening lines "Mercy, mercy me, ah things ain't what they used to be" convey a sense of sadness and despair at the state of the world.
The lyrics then delve into the various ways that humans have contributed to the degradation of the environment. The reference to "poison in the wind" and "oil wasted on the ocean" highlight the harmful effects of pollution and oil spills. The line "our seas fish full of mercury" refers to the presence of mercury in many species of fish due to pollution. The song also touches on the issue of overpopulation and how the abuse of the earth by humans is becoming unbearable.
The repeated plea for mercy in the song conveys a sense of hopelessness and a desire for change. The lyrics highlight the need for action to be taken to protect the environment before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo ah mercy, mercy me
Expressing emotional distress about the current state of the world.
Ah, things ain't what they used to be.
The world has changed and deteriorated from its past state.
No, no, where did all the blue skies go,
Questioning the disappearance of the clear blue skies.
Poison is the wind that blows
The air has become contaminated with harmful substances.
From the north and south and east
The contamination is widespread and coming from all directions.
Oil wasted on the ocean and upon
Our seas fish full of mercury, ah. oh
The ocean is being polluted with oil and the marine life is contaminated with harmful chemicals.
What about this over crowded land
How much more abuse from man can she stand?
The land is overused and abused by human activity, questioning how much more it can handle.
Oh mercy, mercy me.
Repetition of the distress mentioned in the beginning.
No, no, no, radiation underground and in the sky;
Animals and birds who live near by are dying oh,
Radiation is causing harm to living beings in the environment.
Animals and land how much more abuse from man can she stand?
Repetition of the question from earlier, emphasizing the destructive impact humans have on the natural world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE
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강민지
이 노래는 가장 처음 구준회가 알러뷰로 노래를 시작했을 때 진짜 다 조졌음...
S
이거 예고에서도 알러뷰부분 내놔가지고 사람들 기대 ㅈㄴ하게만듦 ㅜㅜ하
CLiSA
구준회 보컬 미쳤다. 아이콘 빨리 떠서 구준회 솔로 나오면 좋겠다. 특유의 걸걸 거리는 소리 너무 좋음. 락하면 어울릴듯
Helen Zhao
I honestly feel like B.I did an amazing job assigning roles for each. The opening was playful and fun which captured the audiences attention. Chanwoo fit well with the three and everyone had a part to shine. B.I's leadership is shown in this performance. iKON fighting!
coldfeet
We know why YG believe in him.
chanwoo's nanana in rhythm ta
This line distribution tho its better than the current song of BI😂
Meta Ellyana
@chanwoo's nanana in rhythm ta Because there is less member
FishSaysBlubb
Bobby's smirk during Chanwoo's "I'm begging you for mercy" part says it all.
Maya
@FishSaysBlubb said what?
Sound World
김한빈 랩 진짜 찰떡같네 가사도 대박이다