Mercy
Cory Dauber Lyrics
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Give me peace
Wash me clean of this guilt surrounding me
Cause I am dry
Like a wind without rain
Lord cover me
Cause I am weak
In my inmost being
Give me shelter
In the shadow of your wings
Strip me clean of this anxiety gripping me
Cause I am dry
Like a wind without rain
Lord fill me up
Give me joy again
And teach me to be wise
In my inmost being
I've been waiting for far too long
I've been filling all my life up
But forgot my first love
I've been waiting for far too long
Come and fill me up
Give me joy again
Help me to love
Without price
And wash me clean
Till I am free
Who the son sets free
Is free indeed
Who the son sets free
Is free indeed
Who the son sets free
Is free indeed
Who the son sets free
Is free indeed
Who the son sets free
Is free indeed
Who the son sets free
Is free indeed
The lyrics of Cory Dauber's song "Mercy" illustrates the plea of an individual who desires redemption and spiritual renewal. Through pleading to God for mercy, peace, and shelter, the individual seeks to be rid of guilt, anxiety, and dryness. The individual acknowledges their weakness and seeks wisdom from God to guide their thoughts and actions.
The idea of being "dry" is a key metaphor in the song, as it represents spiritual emptiness and lack of purpose. The individual calls upon God to fill them up, to give them joy again, and to teach them to love without a price. The last line of the song references a biblical passage, saying that "Who the son sets free is free indeed." This highlights the individual's belief that freedom can only be attained through a spiritual connection with God.
Overall, the song portrays the internal struggle of an individual who seeks to reconnect with their faith and find inner peace. Through their plea for mercy and guidance, they express a desire for spiritual cleansing and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me mercy
I am asking for forgiveness and kindness in my life.
Give me peace
I am longing for calmness and tranquility in my heart and in my life.
Wash me clean of this guilt surrounding me
I am burdened by my mistakes and I need to be relieved of this shame and remorse.
Cause I am dry
I am spiritually empty and need to find replenishment.
Like a wind without rain
I am unable to find nourishment and I am struggling to grow.
Lord cover me
I need your protection and guidance to help me find my way.
Cause I am weak
I am not strong enough to face my problems alone.
And teach me to be wise
I need to learn from my experiences and become wiser in my decisions.
In my inmost being
I need to find wisdom and strength deep within myself.
Give me shelter
I need a safe place to go to where I can find refuge and protection.
In the shadow of your wings
I need to be under your protection and guidance.
Strip me clean of this anxiety gripping me
I need to be free of the fear and worry that is holding me back.
Lord fill me up
I need to find fulfillment and satisfaction in my life.
Give me joy again
I need to rediscover happiness and pleasure in my life.
I've been waiting for far too long
I have been searching for this peace and contentment for too long.
I've been filling all my life up
I have tried to fulfill myself with things that are not bringing me true happiness.
But forgot my first love
I have lost sight of what truly matters in my life.
Come and fill me up
I am asking for help to be filled with love, joy, and fulfillment.
Help me to love
I need to learn how to truly love and care for others.
Without price
I want to love without expectation of anything in return.
And wash me clean
I want to be free of my mistakes and be able to start anew.
Till I am free
I want to be released from the guilt and shame that is holding me back.
Who the son sets free
Jesus Christ has the power to free me from sin and shame.
Is free indeed
If I allow Jesus to guide me, I will be truly free and able to live a fulfilling life.
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.