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1)
’60s-sounding W… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with this name:

1)
’60s-sounding Welsh blues singer Aimee Anne Duffy - known professionally as Duffy - released her debut single Rockferry in December 2007. After relocating to London in 2006, she came to the attention of Rough Trade. She is often compared to late ’60s soul diva Dusty Springfield and has experienced significant mainstream success with the single Mercy reaching #1 in the United Kingdom. The debut album, Rockferry, was released in March 2008, and also made #1 on the UK album chart. Bernard Butler of Suede worked extensively on the album, lending it an authentic and wonderfully produced lush ’60s sound.

The 24-year-old’s debut album, Rockferry, triumphed at the 2009 BRIT Awards for British Album, British Female Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough Act.

Official website of (Aimee Anne) Duffy: http://www.iamduffy.com/

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Duffy was a british band formed in London by Stuart Reffold, Barry Coote, Joe Nanson, Patrick Sarient and Will Wright. They played hard rock with strong progressive rock influences, similar to the early albums of Uriah Heep, Deep Purple and Humble Pie - with some influences of Jethro Tull as well.
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Mercy
Duffy Lyrics

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(Hit the beat and take it to the verse now)

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

I love you

But I gotta stay true
My morals got me on my knees
I'm begging, please, stop playing games

I don't know what this is
But you've got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell

You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said release me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Now you think that I
Will be something on the side
But you got to understand
That I need a man
Who can take my hand, yes, I do

I don't know what this is
But you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell

You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said you'd better release me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm begging you for mercy
Just why won't you release me?
I'm begging you for mercy

You got me begging
You got me begging
You got me begging

Mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

You got me begging you for mercy, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (mercy, mercy, show me some mercy)
I'm begging you for mercy (mercy, mercy, show me some mercy)
I'm begging you for mercy (mercy, mercy, show me some mercy)
I'm begging you for mercy (show me some mercy, show me some mercy)
Why won't you release me? Yeah, yeah
Break it down
Mercy
Begging you for mercy
You got me begging
Down on my knees
I said
You got me begging

Begging you for mercy
You got me begging

Overall Meaning

Duffy's "Mercy" is about a woman who is deeply in love with someone who is playing games with her. She confesses her love to this person, but at the same time, she wants to stay true to her morals. She wants to be released from the spell this person has her under. The song carries a joyful beat that creates a sense of liberation while simultaneously displaying the desperate situation of the singer.

The lyrics of "Mercy" may be seen as a plea for liberation from an emotional trap that she finds herself in. The singer of the song is asking for freedom from someone who has her under a spell. The song's repetitive chorus and the catchy beat capture the essence of a woman struggling to break free.

The song's message is about self-respect and being true to oneself. The singer knows what she wants in a relationship and won't be swayed by someone who doesn't have her best interests at heart. The song is a reminder that we should never compromise our values, even in love.

Line by Line Meaning

I love you
I have feelings for you

But I gotta stay true
However, I must remain loyal to my principles and values

My morals got me on my knees
My moral compass has caused me to be in a vulnerable position

I'm begging, please, stop playing games
I am requesting that you stop playing with my emotions

I don't know what this is
I don't know what this relationship means

But you've got me good
However, you've made me emotionally invested

Just like you knew you would
Just as you predicted

But you do it well
You are skilled at manipulating my emotions

I'm under your spell
I am deeply affected by you

You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You have put me in a position where I am imploring you for forgiveness

Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you let me go?

I said release me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I am emphasizing the importance of letting me go

Now you think that I
You assume that I am okay with being a secondary option

Will be something on the side
But I need a committed partner

But you got to understand
It's important that you comprehend

That I need a man
I require a devoted partner

Who can take my hand, yes, I do
I desire a reliable companion

You got me begging
You have coerced me into pleading

Down on my knees
In a vulnerable position

Mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Forgiveness or compassion is what I need

Break it down
Take the intensity level down

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aimee Ann Duffy, Stephen Andrew Booker

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01Don't Forsake Me - Acoustic Session4:07

02Endlessly - Acoustic Session3:16

03Well Well Well - Acoustic Session2:43

04Mercy - Acoustic Version3:33

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

favedifuca86

1y↑1

Lyrics:
I love you
But I gotta stay true
My morals got me on my knees
I'm begging, please, stop playing games

I don't know what this is
'Cause you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell

You got me begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said release me (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

Now you think that I
Will be something on the side
But you got to understand
That I need a man
Who can take my hand, yes I do

I don't know what this is
'Cause you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell

You got me begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said you'd better release (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm begging you for mercy
You look at me and think we're the same kind
'Cause you don't know what I got and
Yes, why won't you release me?
I'm gonna get more than I'm asking for
But I just don't want to waste my time
I'm begging you for mercy
You know that I'll be the other girl
Just like there's nothing in this world
You got me begging
I know that I'm gonna get me some
I just don't know where to get it from
You got me begging
You got me begging

Mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

You got me begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me, yeah! yeah!
Break it down
Mercy, begging you for mercy
You got me begging
Down on my knees
You got me begging
Begging you for mercy
You got me begging
Eeeeh, eeeeh
Eeeh, oooh

All comments from YouTube:

favedifuca86

1y↑1

Дмитрий Кухтенков

1y↑1

I have goosebumps))). Just bravo!!!

Moira Russell

4y↑17

She sounds EXACTLY like her recorded vocals, wow!

Gina Joseph

2y↑3

This is even better than recording! Gina

Chickthat Picks

12y↑12

I really really like her style and especially this acoustic version of "Mercy" . Shes got alot of soul. Also reminds me of the 60's. This is a version I would consider performing in my solo.