Christina Maria Aguilera (born December 18, 1980 in Staten Island, New York… Read Full Bio ↴Christina Maria Aguilera (born December 18, 1980 in Staten Island, New York, United States) is a pop and RnB singer, producer, and songwriter who debuted in 1998 with the song Reflection for the soundtrack to the Disney film, Mulan. She has since sold over 90 million records worldwide. She has won seven Grammy Awards, including two Latin Grammy Awards. She has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and holds the prestigious honor of being the only artist under the age of 30 included in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. Additionally, in 2021 she received the inaugural Music Icon Award at the People's Choice Awards.
Aguilera has achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making her the fourth female artist to top the chart over three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s).

She has released ten albums, one of which is a compilation and nine of which are studio albums: Christina Aguilera (1999), Mi Reflejo (2000), My Kind of Christmas (2000), Stripped (2002), Back to Basics (2006), Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits (2008), Bionic (2010), Lotus (2012), Liberation (2018) and AGUILERA (2022).

Aguilera is best known for her vocal ability, music videos, and ever-changing image. She includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her painful childhood, and female empowerment in her music. She has also dedicated much of her time as a philanthropist for charities, human rights and world issues. In 2009, she was named the Ambassador Against Hunger for the World Food Programme.

Mercy on Me
Christina Aguilera Lyrics

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Lord, have mercy on my soul
For I have walked the sinful road
That I'm down on my knees
Lord, have mercy on me, please

Oh yeah

Jesus, I must confess

That in all my loneliness
I've forsaken, and I've sinned
Leaving fragments of a man so broken

I could tell you what I've done
Or should I tell you where I went wrong?

Well, the more that I start to play
My deceitful, evil ways
Keep on growing stronger by the day

Oh lord, have mercy on my soul
For I have walked a sinful road
So I'm gonna get down on my knees
Beg forgiveness to help set me free
Lord, have mercy on me, please

Mother Mary full of grace
In my weakness, I've lost faith
I've been careless, and I have been warned
And the devil inside me is torn
God bless the men that I have scorned

Oh lord, have mercy on my soul
For I have walked the sinful road
So I'm gonna get down on my knees
Beg forgiveness to help set me free
Lord have mercy on me, please

Whoa, whoa, yeah, yeah
Whoa, yeah, yeah, oh, oh
Oh-oh yeah, yeah, yeah, oh

So don't let me fool around no more
Send your angels down to guide me through that door
Well, I've gone and confessed my regrets
And I pray I'm not held in contempt
I'm so lost, and I need you to help me repent

Oh lord, have mercy on my soul
Oh, I'm begging, I'm pleading, I'm needing
I want you to know
So I'm down upon my knees

Oh lord, I need forgiveness
I need forgiveness from you

Overall Meaning

The song "Mercy on Me" by Christina Aguilera is a deep and confessional track in which she is asking for forgiveness from God for the wrong choices she has made in her life. She opens up by saying "Lord, have mercy on my soul, for I have walked the sinful road". This line depicts how she feels guilty and wants to be pardoned for the bad path she chose to go down. She repeats this chorus throughout the song, which highlights her desperation for forgiveness. As she continues, she confesses that she had forsaken and sinned in all her loneliness and even though she could tell God what she has done, she wonders if she should tell God where she went wrong because her deceitful and evil ways keep on growing stronger by the day.

As the song progresses, she prays that Mother Mary will intercede and ask God for mercy on her behalf. Christina then acknowledges that she has been warned and has been careless. She praises men that she has scorned for whatever reason, acknowledging that she was impatient in her decision making. The song ends with a plea for repentance and forgiveness. Christina simulates the desperation she feels in her high note at the end of the song to emphasize her plea.

In conclusion, Christina has poured out her heart and soul in "Mercy on Me". This soulful and sincere song is an expression of genuine repentance and humility which is human nature. It is a beautiful song that reveals what most of us feel when we do something wrong but lack the courage to ask for forgiveness. "Mercy on Me" is a powerful testament to the power that music can have on our emotions when we identify with the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Lord, have mercy on my soul
Asking for God's forgiveness and redemption

For I have walked the sinful road
Recognizing own mistakes and sinful actions in the past

That I'm down on my knees
Submitting oneself to God and pleading for mercy

Lord, have mercy on me, please
Requesting God's help and intervention for spiritual salvation

Jesus, I must confess
Acknowledging Jesus as the source of redemption and forgiveness

That in all my loneliness
Revealing a state of distress and emotional turmoil

I've forsaken, and I've sinned
Admitting to have turned away from God and committed sins

Leaving fragments of a man so broken
Feeling broken and incomplete due to past mistakes

I could tell you what I've done
Being willing to confess and reveal past actions

Or should I tell you where I went wrong?
Wondering whether to focus on actions or motivations for wrongdoing

Well, the more that I start to play
Realizing the damaging effects of one's own actions

My deceitful, evil ways
Acknowledging the wrongfulness and harmfulness of own deeds

Keep on growing stronger by the day
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed by one's own flawed behavior

Mother Mary full of grace
Addressing Mary as a symbol of purity and mercy

In my weakness, I've lost faith
Admitting to feelings of insecurity and disillusionment

I've been careless, and I have been warned
Recognizing that one's own decisions and behaviors have led to negative consequences

And the devil inside me is torn
Acknowledging the inner turmoil and conflict between good and evil tendencies

God bless the men that I have scorned
Asking for God's blessings and forgiveness for the harm done to others

So don't let me fool around no more
Making a commitment to stop engaging in hypocritical or deceitful behavior

Send your angels down to guide me through that door
Asking for divine intervention and guidance towards the path of righteousness

Well, I've gone and confessed my regrets
Expressing remorse and penitence for one's own wrongdoings

And I pray I'm not held in contempt
Hopeful for mercy and forgiveness from both God and others

I'm so lost, and I need you to help me repent
Seeking God's help and support for genuine change and spiritual growth

Oh lord, I'm begging, I'm pleading, I'm needing
Expressing sincerity and earnestness in the request for God's mercy

I want you to know
Reaffirming the importance of seeking and receiving divine forgiveness

So I'm down upon my knees
Showing humility and surrender to God

Oh lord, I need forgiveness
Acknowledging the necessity of forgiveness for spiritual healing and growth

I need forgiveness from you
Requesting God's mercy and redemption for one's own soul.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LINDA PERRY, CHRISTINA AGUILERA

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