Mercy
Creighton Doane Lyrics


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(Doane)
I don't understand
Is anybody there
This isn't black or white
Is there even half a plan
I listen for a voice
Someone to recognize
To take some comfort in
I hear only noise

Steal what is yours to take
Fill up your pockets before it's too late
Run stumble and fall
Cry mercy cry mercy
What difference will mercy make

I put my faith in god
But I still don't understand
I don't trust myself anymore
Amd I just another fraud

I want to be enlightened
Burn up with glory
Beleive the unbeleivable
Nothing to fear
'cause I'm already frightened
Truth has been untrue
Love has been unloving




Judgemental in its charity
I've become a thief

Overall Meaning

The song "Mercy" by Creighton Doane explores the presence of accountability, spirituality, and redemption in the world around us. The song opens with the singer expressing their confusion and seeking connection with someone or something that will help them make sense of the chaos. The line "I don't understand, is anybody there?" summarizes the singer's struggle to find comfort and guidance in a seemingly confusing world. The songwriter then proceeds to comment on the rampant greed and selfishness that he perceives around him. The line "Steal what is yours to take. Fill up your pockets before it's too late. Run, stumble and fall" represents the idea that people are only looking out for themselves and have no regard for others in the process. The singer goes on to say "cry mercy, what difference will mercy make?" which suggests that even with the presence of mercy, people still act in their own self-interest, regardless of the consequences.


The second verse of the song deals with the singer's personal struggle with faith and self-doubt. Despite putting their trust in God, the singer still feels lost and questions their own integrity. The line "and I just another fraud" reveals the singer's anxiety around whether they are living up to their proclaimed values. The following line expresses a desire for enlightenment and transcendence, highlighting the universal struggles we all face to find purpose in our lives.


Overall, "Mercy" is a powerful commentary on the present state of humanity and the struggle to find meaning in the world. With its introspective and spiritual themes, the song opens up a space for reflection, self-discovery, and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't understand
I am confused and don't comprehend the situation


Is anybody there
I am looking for someone who can offer help or guidance


This isn't black or white
Things are not simple or clear-cut


Is there even half a plan
Is there any kind of plan or strategy that can be followed


I listen for a voice
I am hoping to hear someone speaking to me


Someone to recognize
Someone who understands the situation and can provide guidance


To take some comfort in
I am looking for something to give me a sense of peace or reassurance


I hear only noise
There are many sounds, but none of them are useful or helpful


Steal what is yours to take
Take advantage of opportunities and seize what you deserve


Fill up your pockets before it's too late
Take everything you can while you still have the chance


Run stumble and fall
Life will be difficult and full of obstacles


Cry mercy cry mercy
Pleading for compassion or forgiveness won't make much of a difference


What difference will mercy make
Being merciful won't have much of an impact on the situation


I put my faith in god
I believe that there is a higher power that can guide me


But I still don't understand
Despite my faith, I am still confused and uncertain


I don't trust myself anymore
I have lost confidence in my own judgment


And I just another fraud
I fear that I am not truly authentic or honest


I want to be enlightened
I yearn to gain deeper understanding and wisdom


Burn up with glory
To find success or fulfillment through hard work or dedication


Believe the unbelievable
To have faith in things that may seem impossible or unlikely


Nothing to fear
There is nothing to be afraid of


'Cause I'm already frightened
Despite my attempts to be fearless, I am still full of fear


Truth has been untrue
What I thought was true is no longer reliable or accurate


Love has been unloving
The love I expected or hoped for has not been present


Judgmental in its charity
Even acts of kindness or charity have come with judgment or criticism


I've become a thief
I have taken things that do not belong to me or acted in dishonest ways




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