NO MERCY
Ceo Lyrics


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(No mercy, no mercy)

The riptide greets the water's edge, he says it's good to meet again
The sun is out, it protects us, it lets the fish in my belly swim
Five thousand years ago, we danced with the comets from outer space
It was our nature them, indigenous, and now I feel out of place

(No mercy, no mercy)
For the goods that grace us all, we destroy what's in our path
(No mercy, no mercy)
Understanding of the purpose of the nature of the world

And then man came, we welcomed him with plants and food to eat
Tranquil rivers and tall pines for shade now all but obsolete
Brother dear would beautify the woods amongst us all
And now he runs and hides from the hunter
To keep his head from the hunter's wall

(No mercy, no mercy)
For the goods that grace us all, we destroy what's in our path
Aaaahh (No mercy), aaaahh (No mercy)
Understanding of the purpose of the nature of the world

The gravitational pull
Can never be wrong
But to live all as one
Has taken too long
Mother Earth
And deservedly so
Has given birth to us all
And there's nothing to glow

But greed and corruption, violence, pollution
Hate, a disease, a new constitution
We need to gather 'round a global huddle
Give praise to the ones that we lost in the struggle
And spread the love, yo, spread the love
Spread the love, spread the love, spread the love

(No mercy, no mercy)
For the goods that grace us all, we destroy what's at our path
Aaaahh (No mercy), oooooh (No mercy)
Understanding of the purpose of the nature of the world

And now the skies are covered up
From a blue to a shade of gray
A man in red many moons ago
Had a vision it would come someday
Five thousand years ago, the earth we now deny
Was the greatest canvas ever painted
Under the eastern sky

(No mercy, no mercy)
For the goods that grace us all, we destroy what's at our path
Aaaahh (No mercy), true (No mercy)
Understanding of the purpose of the nature of the world
(No mercy ,no mercy)
For the creatures and the fish, and the people of the sun
Aaaahh (No mercy), aaaahh (No mercy)
For the concrete and the chemicals, kills the nature in us all





Kills the nature in us all
Kills the nature in us all

Overall Meaning

In Ceo's song "No Mercy," the artist reflects on the destructive nature of humanity and how it has impacted the natural world. The opening lines refer to the meeting of the riptide and the water's edge, indicating the cyclical and constant nature of the planet's movements. The artist then reflects on the history of the planet, highlighting the dance that Indigenous peoples have had with comets and the universe for thousands of years. The artist acknowledges feeling out of place in a world that has moved on from this sense of interconnectedness with the natural world.


As the song continues, the artist laments the impact of humanity on the natural world. What was once a world of tranquil rivers and tall pines for shade have now become a place of destruction, violence, and pollution. The artist calls for unity and a return to a sense of love and interconnectedness, urging listeners to spread the love and acknowledge the damage that has been done.


Overall, "No Mercy" can be interpreted as a call to action. The artist acknowledges the damage that has been done to the planet and its inhabitants, but also recognizes the power of collective action and unity to bring about change.


Line by Line Meaning

(No mercy, no mercy)
We need to acknowledge the severity of our actions and show no mercy in the fight against the destruction of nature.


The riptide greets the water's edge, he says it's good to meet again
The natural world welcomes humanity as an equal, offering its resources for our survival.


The sun is out, it protects us, it lets the fish in my belly swim
The sun provides warmth and light for us to survive and for aquatic life to thrive in the ecosystem.


Five thousand years ago, we danced with the comets from outer space
Indigenous peoples have lived in harmony with the natural world for thousands of years, acknowledging the interconnectedness of all things.


It was our nature them, indigenous, and now I feel out of place
As humanity has become more technologically advanced, we have become separated from the natural world and lost our connection to our roots.


For the goods that grace us all, we destroy what's in our path
Humanity's reckless pursuit of progress often results in the destruction of the environment and disregard for the impact on other species.


Understanding of the purpose of the nature of the world
We need to recognize and appreciate the essential role of the environment in sustaining life on Earth.


And then man came, we welcomed him with plants and food to eat
The natural world provided resources for human survival, but our unsustainable practices have led to its degradation.


Tranquil rivers and tall pines for shade now all but obsolete
Loss of habitat and natural resources has resulted in a bleak landscape, devoid of the natural beauty that once adorned it.


But greed and corruption, violence, pollution
Humanity's insatiable desire for power and material gains has led to environmental degradation, civil unrest, and pollution.


Hate, a disease, a new constitution
We need to redefine our values and restructure our systems to prioritize environmental protection and social justice.


We need to gather 'round a global huddle
We must come together as a global community to address the environmental crisis and create a sustainable future.


Give praise to the ones that we lost in the struggle
We must honor those who have fought for environmental justice and acknowledge the sacrifices they have made.


And spread the love, yo, spread the love
We need to cultivate a culture of love, empathy, and compassion towards the natural world and each other.


And now the skies are covered up
Human activities have resulted in air pollution, obscuring the once-clear skies.


From a blue to a shade of gray
The skies have become darker and more polluted, losing their natural beauty and clarity.


A man in red many moons ago
Indigenous people have long predicted environmental degradation and have warned of the consequences of disregarding the natural world.


Had a vision it would come someday
The consequences of environmental degradation have long been predicted, yet we have failed to take sufficient action to prevent it.


For the creatures and the fish, and the people of the sun
We must protect all living things, including other species and indigenous communities whose way of life is threatened by our actions.


For the concrete and the chemicals, kills the nature in us all
Our use of harmful chemicals and construction practices destroys the natural environment, which in turn compromises our physical and emotional well-being.


Kills the nature in us all
Our disregard for the natural world ultimately harms us as well, diminishing our connection to the environment and our innate sense of wonder and awe.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC BERGLUND

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