Mercy
Duffy [teruja.com] Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I love you
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
Why won't you release me
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
I said release me
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
Why won't you release me
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
I said you'd better release me
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
Why won't you release me
I'm begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
You got me begging you for mercy yeah
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for 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
This song "Mercy" by Duffy, is about a person being in love and feeling helpless, feeling like they are under someone's spell. The opening lines "I love you, but I gotta stay true" suggests that the person is committed to someone else but at the same time, they're being drawn towards this other person. They feel that their morals are getting in the way and they're begging the other person to stop playing games with them. The chorus "You got me begging you for mercy, why won't you release me?" is a cry for help and the person is asking to be set free from the spell.
The second verse is about the person's expectations of the other person. The person singing the song wants to be with someone who will take their hand and lead them, but they feel like the other person is not giving them the respect they deserve. They feel like they're being used as a side piece and it's not enough for them. The repetition of "I'm begging you for mercy" emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape this situation.
Overall, the song is catchy and upbeat, but the lyrics are full of emotion and tell a story of being in a difficult situation despite being in love. It's a relatable theme that many people have experienced at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you
I have strong feelings for you
But I gotta stay true
But I have to be honest with myself and not compromise my values
My morals got me on my knees
My principles and values are making me feel powerless and vulnerable
I'm begging please stop playing games
I'm pleading with you to stop toying with my emotions
I don't know what this is
I don't understand what is happening between us
But you've got me good
But you have a strong hold on me
Just like you knew you would
Just as you had planned
But you do it well
You have a special talent for manipulating my feelings
I'm under your spell
I am completely mesmerized by you
You got me begging you for mercy
You have put me in a vulnerable position where I am pleading for your compassion
Why won't you release me
Why won't you let me go
Now you think that I
Now you believe that I
Will be something on the side
Will be a secondary option to you
But you got to understand
But you need to comprehend
That I need a man
That I require a partner
Who can take my hand, yes I do
Who can be a reliable and supportive companion
I'm begging you for mercy
I am imploring you to be compassionate
I said release me
I explicitly asked you to let me go
You got me begging
You have put me in a vulnerable position where I am pleading for your compassion
Mercy
Compassion, understanding and kindness
Break it down
Let's simplify and clarify the situation
Begging you for mercy
Imploring you to be compassionate and kind
Down on my knees
In a humble and subservient position
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Aimee Ann Duffy, Stephen Andrew Booker
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