http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercy_(song)/
Oh Boy
Duffy Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
If you ever have to let me down
In this world,
My life surely
Would be upside down
If you ever find,
That your peace of mind,
I find my feet
Down on lonely street,
I'll be stood there waiting for you
Boy you got me.
Oh yeah,
Let me look into your deep brown eyes,
Let me share,
Every moment
Every sweet surprise.
See that I have grown
And need mercy shown,
There's a window to my heart,
If I find my feet
Down on lonely street,
I'll be stood there waiting for you,
Boy, you've got me
High
Boy, you've got me
High.
Boy, you've got me
High
Boy, you've got me
High
But if I find my feet
Down on lonely street
I'll be stood there waiting for you
Boy you've got me.
In Duffy's song "Oh Boy," she expresses her devotion and loyalty to a male figure. The lyrics explore the theme of trust and the desire to be supported during difficult times. The opening lines "Oh boy, If you ever have to let me down, In this world, My life surely would be upside down" convey the severity of the situation, where the singer's entire world would crumble if she were ever betrayed by her counterpart. The lyrics suggest that the trust between the two is valuable and should be protected above all else.
The singer also explores vulnerability in the second verse when she admits her need for mercy and understanding. The line "See that I have grown And need mercy shown" showcases her growth and the maturity she has gained in the relationship. She also emphasizes the importance of communication and maintaining open hearts to one another through the line "there's a window to my heart." Duffy concludes the song with the repetition of the phrase "Boy you've got me high," indicating that the trust and support of the male figure elevates her emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh boy,
Addressing a boy who has caught her attention
If you ever have to let me down
Asking the boy to not disappoint her
In this world,
Referring to the current time and situation
My life surely
Emphasizing the impact on her life
Would be upside down
Explaining the negative effect it would have
If you ever find,
Acknowledging the possibility of a difficult situation
That your peace of mind,
Talking about his personal state of mind
Is shattered in so many ways and
Describing the extent of the problem
I find my feet
Referencing her own situation
Down on lonely street,
Describing a low point
I'll be stood there waiting for you
Offering support during tough times
Boy you got me.
Expressing how much he means to her
Oh yeah,
Continuing to address the boy
Let me look into your deep brown eyes,
Asking for a deeper connection
Let me share,
Offering to share experiences
Every moment
Wanting to be a part of everything
Every sweet surprise.
Enjoying the little things in life
See that I have grown
Explaining personal progress
And need mercy shown,
Asking for understanding
There's a window to my heart,
Opening up about her emotions
If I find my feet
Continuing the previous sentiment
Down on lonely street,
Referencing the negative state of mind
I'll be stood there waiting for you,
Reinforcing her support
Boy, you've got me
Affirming that he has her heart
High
Describing the strong emotions she feels
Boy, you've got me
Repeating the sentiment of his power over her
High.
Continuing the explanation of strong emotions
Boy, you've got me
Reaffirming the hold he has on her
High
Emphasizing the previous explanations
Boy, you've got me
Repeating the core message
High
Concluding the song with the previously explained emotions and feelings
But if I find my feet
Returning to the possibility of difficult situations
Down on lonely street
Referring to the negative state of mind
I'll be stood there waiting for you
Reiterating her support
Boy you've got me.
Affirming the central message once again
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard John Parfitt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
bboicrazy8
Such sweetness...wish this song was longer.
serious
I love this song so much... so peaceful
Darcelle
I wish someone uploads an instrumental for this song already
Rosie Chan
love this<3
Darcelle
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Theodore Richardson
Has a good meaning.
Nicole Lowe
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH ESPECIALLY THE HIGHHHHH PART..SO GUD
Sandy G
shes beautiful WOW what a voice love ur songs :)
Hannah Brooke
agh.. the lyrics are SO true. (even down to the brown eyes) and sad. and sweet.
V
Oh boy, If you ever have to let me down In this world, My life surely Would be upside down <3