Chloe Elizabeth Bailey (born July 1, 1998), known mononymously as Chlöe, is… Read Full Bio ↴Chloe Elizabeth Bailey (born July 1, 1998), known mononymously as Chlöe, is an American singer, songwriter, actress and record producer. She is best known for being one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her younger sister Halle Bailey.

In August 2021, Bailey announced the release of her debut solo single, "Have Mercy", as the lead single off her upcoming debut solo studio album. She had teased the Murda Beatz-produced song numerous times before. Bailey is set to perform "Have Mercy" at the main show of the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12. In August 2021, she revealed that the album was "90% done" and that it is more pop-oriented.

In March 2022, Bailey revealed in a tweet that her album was finished a few weeks prior, and would go on to release her second single, "Treat Me" on April 8th 2022.

HAVE MERCY 9.10.21
Chlöe Lyrics

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(Murda on the beat so it's not nice)
Booty so big (work)
Lord, have mercy (work)

Why I keep bossing like I do (work it, work it)
Why I keep flossing like I do (work it, work it)
Why I keep saucing like I do (work it, work it)
Why it keep costing like it do (work it, work it)

All this ass up in my jeans (work it, work it)
You can't get up in between (work it, work it)
You tryna get a piece of me (work it, work it)
I can teach you a couple things (Lord, have mercy, work)

Boy, you lookin' at me like I ain't give you no choice
If I count to three, bet you be on your knees
You wrapped 'round my hand like Cartier, oh
You can't get this thickness out of your mind

He say he like that Laffy Taffy
He so goofy, call me daddy
He go stupid, he go Daffy
Introduce me to his papi
He can never live without me
I'm so real, I'm never cappin'
If he got it like that, like that
I can take it, take it there
'Cause my booty so big (work)
Lord, have mercy (work)

Why I keep bossing like I do (boss)
Why I keep flossing like I do (floss)
Why I keep saucing like I do (sauce)
Why it keep costing like it do (cost)
All this ass up in my jeans
You can't get up in between
You tryna get a piece of me
I can teach you a couple things (Lord, have mercy)

Why I keep bossing like I do (boss)
Why I keep flossing like I do (floss)
Why I keep saucing like I do (sauce)
Why it keep costing like it do (cost)
All this ass up in my jeans
You can't get up in between
You tryna get a piece of me
I can teach you a couple things

Like
How to surf it, man, how to work it, man
It's on purpose, I'm doin' it big
Body language like speaking Spanglish
I'll educate ya, how to do this shit
Temporary, that's never rare-y
I'm necessary, yeah, I am that bitch
You can't get this thickness out of your mind

He say he like that Laffy Taffy
He so goofy, call me daddy
He go stupid, he go Daffy
Introduce me to his papi
He can never live without me
I'm so real, I'm never cappin'
If he got it like that, like that
I can take it, take it there
'Cause my booty so big (work)
Lord, have mercy (work)

Why I keep bossing like I do (I do)
Why I keep flossing like I do (I do)
Why I keep saucing like I do
Why it keep costing like it do
All this ass up in my jeans
You can't get up in between
You tryna get a piece of me
I can teach you a couple things

Why I keep bossing like I do (boss)
Why I keep flossing like I do (floss)
Why I keep saucing like I do (sauce)
Why it keep costing like it do (cost)
All this ass up in my jeans
You can't get up in between

You tryna get a piece of me
I can teach you a couple things

Overall Meaning

The first line of the song "Murda on the beat so it's not nice" is a reference to the producer of the song, Murda Beatz. This line sets the tone for the song as being one that is bold and confident. The following lines, "Booty so big (work), Lord, have mercy (work)" emphasize the focus of the song on Chlöe's body and her sexual prowess.

The chorus repeats the lines "Why I keep bossing like I do, why I keep flossing like I do, why I keep saucing like I do, why it keep costing like it do" which alludes to Chlöe's confidence and success. The following lines, "All this ass up in my jeans, you can't get up in between, you tryna get a piece of me, I can teach you a couple things" speak to Chlöe's sex appeal and her ability to teach her partner a thing or two.

The second verse further emphasizes Chlöe's confidence and power as she discusses how she can teach her partner "how to surf it" and "how to work it" and "educate" them on "how to do this shit." She embraces her "thickness" and how she can use it to take control in the bedroom.

Overall, "Have Mercy" is a bold and confident song that highlights Chlöe's sexuality and power. It speaks to a woman's confidence in her own body and her ability to take control in the bedroom.

Line by Line Meaning

Murda on the beat so it's not nice
The producer of the song is Murda, so it is a banger.

Booty so big (work)
The singer's butt is very big and noticeable.

Lord, have mercy (work)
The singer's butt is so big that it deserves attention.

Why I keep bossing like I do (work it, work it)
The singer likes to take charge in any given situation.

Why I keep flossing like I do (work it, work it)
The singer likes to flaunt her wealth and success.

Why I keep saucing like I do (work it, work it)
The singer likes to add her unique style to everything she does.

Why it keep costing like it do (work it, work it)
The singer enjoys spending a lot of money.

All this ass up in my jeans (work it, work it)
The singer's butt is very noticeable even in tight jeans.

You can't get up in between (work it, work it)
No one can come between the singer and her confidence.

You tryna get a piece of me (work it, work it)
People are trying to be a part of the singer's success and money.

I can teach you a couple things (Lord, have mercy, work)
The singer can help others achieve her level of success and confidence.

Boy, you lookin' at me like I ain't give you no choice
The singer has a strong presence that can make people feel intimidated.

If I count to three, bet you be on your knees
The singer has the ability to make people obey her commands quickly.

You wrapped 'round my hand like Cartier, oh
The singer can control people's actions and thoughts like a piece of jewelry.

He say he like that Laffy Taffy
The singer's lover likes her butt and compares it to the candy Laffy Taffy.

He so goofy, call me daddy
The singer's lover is silly and likes it when she takes control in the relationship.

He go stupid, he go Daffy
The singer's lover is silly and makes her laugh.

Introduce me to his papi
The singer wants to meet her lover's father.

He can never live without me
The singer is very important and essential to her lover's life.

I'm so real, I'm never cappin'
The singer is honest and never lies.

If he got it like that, like that
The singer will take advantage of her lover's money and success.

I can take it, take it there
The singer will take things to the next level, even financially.

'Cause my booty so big (work)
The singer's butt is the reason why people are attracted to her.

How to surf it, man, how to work it, man
The singer can teach others how to use their assets to their advantage.

It's on purpose, I'm doin' it big
The singer's success is not accidental, but rather intentional.

Body language like speaking Spanglish
The singer's movements and actions reflect her unique personality.

I'll educate ya, how to do this shit
The singer can teach others how to achieve their goals and be successful.

Temporary, that's never rare-y
The singer's success is not temporary but consistent.

I'm necessary, yeah, I am that bitch
The singer is important and valuable to her industry.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cherise Gary, Chloe Bailey, Isaac De Boni, Jeremy McIntyre, Marquis Gasque, Michael Mule, Nija Charles, Shane Lindstrom, Tedra Wilson, Theron Thomas

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