Conner Youngblood is an American musician who was born and raised in Dallas… Read Full Bio ↴Conner Youngblood is an American musician who was born and raised in Dallas, Texas.

With a pretty eclectic overall sound, his style is ambient and organic with some electric flair.

His music is influenced by the likes of Duncan Browne, Bon Iver, Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens, CSN&Y, Ray LaMontagne, Kid Cudi, Gorillaz, Sigur Ros, and Clarence Ashley.

He plays charango, ukulele, banjo, piano, and guitar.
He plays around with accordion and oud and harp.
He wishes he could play bag pipes, sarod, and cello.

Mercury
Conner Youngblood Lyrics

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Ima clean my slate
Dip my hands in fire
Feel my eyes roll back and my soul attack
Every thought I find
And I should paint my face
Before I go outside
I'm gonna bathe in salt 'til my teeth go numb
Devil in disguise

Ima clean my slate
Dip my hands in fire
Feel my eyes roll back and my soul attack
Every thought I find
I should paint my face
Before I go outside
Gonna bathe in salt 'til my teeth go numb
Devil in disguise
Ima clean my slate
Dip my hands in fire
Feel my eyes roll back and my soul attack
Every thought I find
I should paint my face
Before I go outside
Gonna bathe in salt 'til my teeth go numb
Devil in disguise
Ima clean my slate
Dip my hands in fire
Feel my eyes roll back and my soul attack
Every thought I find
I should paint my face
Before I go outside

Gonna bathe in salt 'til my teeth go numb
Devil in disguise

Overall Meaning

In Conner Youngblood's song "Mercury," the singer talks about feeling the need to cleanse themselves of their thoughts and emotions. The repetition of the lyrics "ima clean my slate" throughout the song shows the singer's strong desire to start fresh and rid themselves of anything negative or troubling. They talk about dipping their hands in fire and bathing in salt, possibly as a form of purification or self-punishment.

The line "feel my eyes roll back and my soul attack" can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could represent a feeling of being overwhelmed or almost possessed by one's own emotions, or it could be a reference to some kind of religious or spiritual experience.

The singer also talks about painting their face before going outside, which could be a form of self-expression or an attempt to hide their true self from others. The repeated reference to a "devil in disguise" adds to the theme of duality and the idea that things are not always as they seem.

Overall, "Mercury" is a song about the desire to start fresh and rid oneself of negative thoughts and emotions, while also acknowledging that things are not always what they seem.

Line by Line Meaning

Ima clean my slate
I'm starting over with a fresh perspective

Dip my hands in fire
I'm embracing passion despite the risk of getting hurt

Feel my eyes roll back and my soul attack
I'm letting myself get lost in the moment and fully experience life

Every thought I find
I'm examining and questioning my own beliefs and ideas

And I should paint my face
I'm presenting a different persona to the world

Before I go outside
Before I face the world and interact with others

I'm gonna bathe in salt 'til my teeth go numb
I'm attempting to cleanse myself of negative energy and emotions

Devil in disguise
Despite my attempts at cleansing, there may still be harmful forces present in my life

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