Mercury
Fürst Lyrics
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Under neon lights, I been roaming
Ain't no time left for atonement
I been in the mix and I been golden
In the midst of the night, midst of the night
Live in the moment 'cause tomorrow you might die
I don't have the time, I don't want the lies
Turn the heat up til the mercury drop, drop, drop
Keep my head low even when they said we top, top, top
With my bros turn the club to the block, block, block
Man I swear shit was sweet 'til my bro got knocked
We been living off the wall
No holds barred
I been looking in the mirror when I'm looking up to the stars
No regards for the law, til wheels fall off
We gone divide to conquer but ain't no tearing us apart
I been living in the moment
Under neon lights, I been roaming
Ain't no time left for atonement
I been in the mix and I been golden
In the midst of the night, midst of the night
Live in the moment 'cause tomorrow you might die
I don't have the time, I don't want the lies
Ran towards catastrophe, but don't cross the line
(Troublemakers in your system)
Done been through hell fire, your final fantasy
Gold rocker, show stopper, my venom hennessy
Envy like poison ivy turn friends to enemy
And women like man-eater, they want my energy
We done ran across the silver lining
Look up at the sky wonder where the time went
We been making lotta noise trinna move in silence
Trinna knock me off my pedestal I restore the balance
I been living in the moment
Under neon lights, I been roaming
Ain't no time left for atonement
I been in the mix and I been golden
In the midst of the night, midst of the night
Live in the moment 'cause tomorrow you might die
I don't have the time, I don't want the lies
Ran towards catastrophe, but don't cross the line
The lyrics of Fürst's song "Mercury" convey a sense of living in the present moment and embracing life to its fullest. The references to neon lights and roaming suggest a fast-paced and vibrant lifestyle, with no time for regrets or seeking forgiveness. The singer of the song is portrayed as confident and successful, achieving a state of golden greatness.
The chorus emphasizes the urgency of living in the moment, as tomorrow is uncertain. There is a rejection of the constraints of time and a desire to avoid falsehoods and unnecessary complications. The line "Ran towards catastrophe, but don't cross the line" suggests a willingness to take risks but with a careful balance, avoiding self-destruction.
The second verse delves deeper into the struggles and challenges faced by the singer. References to going through hell fire and the fantasy-like nature of their existence imply a turbulent and sometimes surreal journey. The use of metaphors, such as venom and poison ivy, highlights the potential pitfalls of fame and success. The line "Trinna knock me off my pedestal I restore the balance" reflects a determination to overcome adversity and regain stability.
Overall, "Mercury" is a song about seizing the moment, embracing success, and navigating the complexities of life while striving for personal growth and maintaining a sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
I been living in the moment
I have been fully present and engaged in the present time
Under neon lights, I been roaming
I have been exploring and wandering around vibrant, illuminated environments
Ain't no time left for atonement
There is no time remaining for seeking forgiveness or making amends
I been in the mix and I been golden
I have been involved in various activities and situations, and I have been successful
In the midst of the night, midst of the night
During the middle of the night, right in the middle of darkness
Live in the moment 'cause tomorrow you might die
Embrace the present because there's no certainty of tomorrow's existence
I don't have the time, I don't want the lies
I don't have the patience nor the desire for deceitful falsehoods
Ran towards catastrophe, but don't cross the line
I approached dangerous situations, but I must avoid going too far or becoming reckless
Turn the heat up til the mercury drop, drop, drop
Increase the intensity and excitement until it reaches its peak, like the dropping of a mercury thermometer
Keep my head low even when they said we top, top, top
Maintain humility and modesty despite external recognition or claims of success
With my bros turn the club to the block, block, block
Together with my friends, we transform the club into the neighborhood
Man I swear shit was sweet 'til my bro got knocked
Everything was going well and enjoyable until my friend faced a legal problem
We been living off the wall
We have been living in an unconventional and unpredictable manner
No holds barred
No restrictions or limitations
I been looking in the mirror when I'm looking up to the stars
While aiming for greatness, I also reflect on who I am and my true self
No regards for the law, til wheels fall off
I disregard the rules and regulations until the consequences become unavoidable
We gone divide to conquer but ain't no tearing us apart
We separate to achieve individual goals but remain united and unbreakable
(Troublemakers in your system)
There are disruptive influences unconsciously affecting you
Done been through hell fire, your final fantasy
I have experienced intense difficulties, surpassing what you may consider a mere fantasy
Gold rocker, show stopper, my venom hennessy
I possess a captivating and alluring presence, with my words and actions being poisonous and intoxicating, like Hennessy
Envy like poison ivy turn friends to enemy
Jealousy, similar to the effects of poison ivy, can destroy friendships and turn them into enmity
And women like man-eater, they want my energy
Women, who are akin to predators, are attracted to my energy and presence
We done ran across the silver lining
We have come across the positive aspect or outcome within a negative situation
Look up at the sky wonder where the time went
Gazing at the sky, contemplating where the time has passed or disappeared
We been making lotta noise trinna move in silence
We have been attracting attention and making a significant impact while aiming to remain discreet
Trinna knock me off my pedestal I restore the balance
Attempting to undermine or challenge my position, but I regain equilibrium and stability
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Dietrich Mibel-Jean Baptiste
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paradise Lost
the maths on the day and year is hurting my head.
a year is the same position in the orbit.
a day is one rotation.
but the day length, the solar exposure, is something else again.
best as i can figure with two empty tins is the "day " is longer than the year by...1/6? if its rotating one way, or about 1/6 of a year the other way. 103-4 days on earth or 14ish...
and due to the epicyclic nature, the "midday" is hellishly long with fast dawn and dusks...
but so is "midnight"...
Colin Leat
It's interesting how little we've known about Mercury because of its position in the Solar system. I've learned alot from this video. Thanks 👍
Soufriere
Nice video with a lot of information I didn't know about Mercury.
Also appreciate the use of both Traditional and Metric units for us non-STEM Americans who don't use SI all the time.
Togwag
What a fascinating and well presented video, straight into facts and figures without any preamble. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to your voice explaining it in such an easy way to understand. Great visuals too. Thanks for sharing 😊
Malcolm Abram
The aphelion of Mercury is never in the same position relative to the stars and moves slowly. Scientists could not explain this. However, when Einstein's time dilation equations were applied, it accounted for the movement of Mercury's orbit within 1% accuracy. It was the first significant proof of special relativity.
AnnasDad
It isn’t the “time dilation” which corrected for Mercury’s orbital progression, it was the gravitational equations in General Relativity (not Special Relativity) which accounted for it.
Malcolm Abram
@AnnasDad My understanding is that general relativity describes the curvature of space which increases with increase in gravitational field. At Mercury's perihelion it is closest to the Sun and will experience a higher gravitational force, whereby the space time is more warped (although strictly gravity is not a force in general relativity), and as such it moves faster. This means, that Mercury takes less time to travel a distance compared to a stationary observer in space (i.e. astronomers on Earth). As a result, following perihelion it emerges in a different position in space, compared to that when applying Newtonian mechanics. The equation that accounts for this change in position comes from the time dilation equation, as applied to distance, and such is special relativity.
Wally Friend
@Malcolm Abram Mercury's precession was one of ways that Einstein identified the right gravitational field equation. Every time he thought he found the right formulation, gave it to his PhD student to see if it predicted the precession right. After many failed attempts, he finally got a formula that worked. It has nothing to do with Special Relativity.
Sean Tuohy
At about 1:37, you said, "One day on Earth would be 59 days on Mercury." I think you meant to say, "One day on Mercury is 59 Earth days long.", right?
Karlisa Lampe
Awesome info….Love astronomy and our solar system. How I wish I could have been a part of some of the scientific research and study of this and other things, it would have brightened my day, but it wasn’t meant to be. I’ve missed something special though and now I only get to see through the eyes of what others have accomplished within the work of the scientific field. This keeps us on our toes and helps to know that what we think we know is always changing and giving us new insights and into showing just how precious our plant Earth really is. HIGH 5….👍👍❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Colin Leat
I completely agree, and I feel exactly the same way you do! 🖖😁🤘🇨🇦