Those same qualities have caused Brett's songs to be featured on TV shows like The Real World on MTV and Kourtney and Kim Take New York, on the popular Kardashian culture, and his feet firmly planted on some of the best-known stages of the world. : The Roxy, The Troubador, The Viper Room, sharing those stages with some of the best and brightest pop music, from Colbie Caillat to Gavin DeGraw and Katy Perry.
Not bad for what Brett Young once thought would be just a "hobby". But when a big elbow injury and reconstructive surgery finally got him out of the pitcher's mound, he discovered that his love for music became much more, and what the thought was that the end was just the beginning.
"They all leave a trail of 'memories' and bittersweet memories on the way to 'the one'," says Brett. "It happened to me on my trip, it happens to everyone, I now use those moments when I write music, I guess it's lucky for me that people relate more easily to the anguish, I'm an emotional and hopeless romantic who feels everything and that It shows in my songs. "
With three independent albums already to his credit, Brett will bring his latest batch of songs to the studio with David Hall at the helm of production, known for his GRAMMY award-winning work as an engineer, with artists from almost every genre. And true to form, he will be showing that intensity and emotion in his recordings, from songs like "Fire" and "Breathe Again".
"I grew up with Al Green, singers of Marvin Gaye-soul, I like emotion to lead songs, where music is almost secondary," he says. "Crazy Love" by Van Morrison, that's simply timeless. They influence me; As a composer and interpreter, I want to connect as they did. And when your audience feels that they can relate, then you have something much more special than a show or a sale. You have a fan. "When it comes to Brett Young, it's not that far from a pitcher's mound on a main stage, and it does not really matter what kind of Big Show you're talking about, because in the end, when you have that thing called heart, You can see it in his eyes, but he will hear it in his voice.
Since then, Brett has played on stages ranging from House of Blues to Troubadour, and shared stages with artists such as Mandy Moore, Tyrone Wells, Jason Reeves, Gavin Degraw, Tyler Hilton, Katy Perry, Hoku and many more. Brett recently released his second album, Make Believe and is currently in the studio finishing his last album.
Mercy
Brett Young Lyrics
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Why you gotta show up lookin' so good just to hurt me?
Why you wanna stop this whole damn world from turnin'?
Mercy
Why you hangin' on so tight if this ain't workin'?
Why you wanna stop this flame if it's still burnin'?
'Cause it's still burnin'
And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it
Take it
If you made up your mind, then make it
But make this fast
If you ever loved me
Have mercy
If you go out tonight and get drunk and lonely
Wind up home alone
Please don't call me
And say you miss me, no
If you're gonna break my heart, just break it
And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it
Take it
If you made up your mind, then make it
But make this fast
If you ever loved me
Have mercy
Whoa
Oh, have mercy
If you're gonna break my heart, just break it
And if you're gonna take your shot, take it
Take it
Whoa, if you're gonna break my heart, just break it
And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it
Take it
If you made up your mind, then make it
Make this fast
If you ever loved me
Mm, if you ever loved me
Have mercy
Oh, have mercy
Oh, have mercy
Have mercy
The lyrics to Brett Young's song "Mercy" depicts an emotional plea from the perspective of someone who has been hurt by their lover repeatedly. In the opening verse, the singer expresses confusion over why their partner would intentionally hurt them despite looking incredibly good, creating a paradoxical situation where external beauty is at odds with internal pain. The singer also highlights the destructiveness of their partner's actions on their relationship and begs for mercy to simply end the relationship instead of continuing the cycle of hurt. The chorus then involves the singer demanding their partner do what they want, either to break their heart or state their intentions clearly, but to do it quickly, fearing that any prolongation of pain will only worsen their situation.
The second chorus finds the singer further bargaining with their partner to leave them alone and not contact them even when drunk and lonely. The final chorus concludes by emphasizing the power of mercy to help people move on from a toxic relationship and find peace. Throughout the song, the lyrics highlight the conflicting emotions that arise when love and pain are intertwined, making it a powerful representation of heartbreak and the fear of leaving behind what was once a happy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Mercy
Why you gotta show up lookin' so good just to hurt me?
Why do you have to come around looking so attractive if you're just going to cause me pain?
Why you wanna stop this whole damn world from turnin'?
Mercy
Why you hangin' on so tight if this ain't workin'?
Why you wanna stop this flame if it's still burnin'?
'Cause it's still burnin'
If our relationship is failing, why do you resist letting it end? Why try to suppress this passion between us when it's still present?
So if you're gonna break my heart, just break it
And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it
Take it
If you made up your mind, then make it
But make this fast
If you ever loved me
Have mercy
If you're ready to end things, then do it quickly and decisively. I need closure on this relationship, rather than being strung along. If you ever had true feelings for me, please allow me this mercy.
If you go out tonight and get drunk and lonely
Wind up home alone
Please don't call me
And say you miss me, no
If you're going to try to cope with our issues by getting drunk and feeling sad, don't come to me for comfort after the fact. You can't try to fill the void you caused.
Whoa
Oh, have mercy
If you're gonna break my heart, just break it
And if you're gonna take your shot, take it
Take it
Whoa, if you're gonna break my heart, just break it
And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it
Take it
If you made up your mind, then make it
Make this fast
If you ever loved me
Mm, if you ever loved me
Have mercy
Oh, have mercy
Oh, have mercy
Have mercy
Repeating the plea to just end things if it's what they want, but also acknowledging the pain and emotions of the situation. Asking for compassion during this difficult time.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brett Young, Sean McConnell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Mercy
Why you gotta show up lookin' so good just to hurt me?
Why you wanna stop this whole damn world from turning?
Mercy
Why you hanging on so tight if this ain't working?
Why you wanna stop this flame if it's still burning?
'Cause it's still burning
So if you're gonna break my heart, just break it
And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it
Take it
If you made up your mind, then make it
Make this fast
If you ever loved me
Have mercy
If you go out tonight and get drunk and lonely
Wind up home alone, please don't call me
And say you miss me... no
So if you're gonna break my heart, just break it
And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it
Take it
If you made up your mind, then make it
Make this fast
If you ever loved me
Have mercy
Woah
Oh have mercy
If you're gonna break my heart, just break it
If you're gonna take your shot, take it
Take it
Oh if you're gonna break my heart, just break it
And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it
Take it
If you made up your mind, then make it
Make this fast
If you ever loved me
Mmmh if you ever loved me
Have mercy
Oh have mercy
Oh have mercy
Have mercy
@nicksmurphat5077
Who else listening to this in 2021
@amiyabrunson9610
Me
@maddieray5175
My dog is listening to it rn🤓
@jordonmiller2737
Me I listen to it everyday
@piecectrlandru831
Me
@piecectrlandru831
I literally listen to it every single day bc of this 💔 that's why I listen to it 💔💔💔
@countryhitscollection
When you’re happy you enjoy the music, when you’re heartbroken you understand the lyrics.💖
@matthewprice6260
Faces
@trentonharris5521
Well said, wow, that's the truth.
@returnofthemac2951
So true.