Have Mercy
French Montana Beanie Sigel Jadakiss Styles P Lyrics

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Woah, have mercy on me, uh
Have mercy on me Father
'Cause I've been robbin'
I've been stealin'
I've been messed up, haah
For that big gold chain
Slang cocaine
Don't get gassed up, haah

There's niggas gettin' murdered
Murder, murder
Show you shit you never heard of
Have mercy on me, Montana
Oh la-la-la, I got it on

You could break bread or let the bread break you
You can make choices or let choice make you
Came from a hole in hell with hella hoes
Shawty knees weak like Derrick Rose
Baby I'm the one like four quarters
Our Father, I was baptized in dirty water
Lost my right hand, I'm on a different time
Put 5 holes in your face, Olympic sign
Servin' straight white, Gwen Stefan'
Talkin'-talkin' 'bout, bad breaks, straight grind
I'm in Holland, shawty on alien
Came from the corner now homie rockin' stadiums
Couple dollars what the homie kill for
Money order what a killer wish for
Squad have mercy
Left the gun range, hopped in the Rover
Woke up, the nigga seen her with a chip on my shoulder

Woah, have mercy on me, uh
Have mercy on me Father
'Cause I've been robbin'
I've been stealin'
I've been messed up, haah
For that big gold chain
Slang cocaine
Don't get gassed up, haah
There's niggas gettin' murdered
Murder, murder
Show you shit you never heard of
Have mercy on me

Yeah have mercy on me
Lord knows the devil's been workin' on me
My man got the guns but the work is on me
I'm startin' to feel like a curse is on me
Hooked up the tubes with the nurses on me
Poke some Peru with the purp from Long Beach
Lotta shit that you ain't gon' see
As far as the money goes, you can bank on me
His lips is full, the Rolls-Royce tank on E
And alive is somethin' that you ain't gon' be, yeah
You know what the cash'll do (What?)
It'll make your murder game international
Is it blasphemy if I blast for you?
This amazin' what a gun and a mask'll do
I'm becomin' a beast
I'm the last of a breed that's becomin' deceased
Have mercy

Woah, have mercy on me, uh
Have mercy on me Father
'Cause I've been robbin'
I've been stealin'
I've been messed up, haah
For that big gold chain
Slang cocaine
Don't get gassed up, haah
There's niggas gettin' murdered
Murder, murder
Show you shit you never heard of
Have mercy on me, oh

This goes out to those choose to use disrespectful views
On the king of P-H-I-L-L-Y, represent the 215
24/7, 365, 211's, 187's, who want die?
6 million way, which one you want try?
Rest in peace to B-I-double G-I
Who want trouble? Put you to sleep like a double G hah
What's beef? 20 akhi's strapped like a jihad
See me, slippin' in the streets, never be I
I creep, stay low, and never cease fire
I keep extra gats for extra cats
Yes it's the Mac and I'm back to put the grip on rap
The most crazy
Sigel baby
Mac-10 and eagle crazy
Renegade like Slim Shady
That Mossberg 12 gauge bang like M80, 'cause damage
God damn it, you can't stand it
Take heed from French Montana and don't panic
I'm a boss in these streets like William and Rameek
That's ball game
Flow tight like denim from Balmain

Have mercy on me, have mercy on them
Get 'em choked with they jeans, get 'em murked in they Benz
Give a fuck about these rappers, care less about they friends
I don't think about they hoes, I don't think about they ends
Let's get a ghost rope, watch all them niggas hang
100 shot Tommy gun, every bullet bangs
Back to bein' holiday, every day holy
You can talk about your Rollie, I can motherfuckin' yap it off
Why don't you go and get and a gun and try to clap it off
Who said they was the king? Wear your crown so I can smack it off
Nigga this is Beanie Sigel, French, Kiss, and Ghost
Fuck around and have you murdered, make you french kiss a ghost
Watch your approach or get stomped like a roach
I'm the ghetto president but ain't never have a vote, never
Watch what you sayin' if you care about your throat
I get every bone broke lil loc
What nigga?

Woah, have mercy on me, uh
Have mercy on me Father
'Cause I've been robbin'
I've been stealin'
I've been messed up, haah
For that big gold chain
Slang cocaine
Don't get gassed up, haah
There's niggas gettin' murdered
Murder, murder

Show you shit you never heard of
Have mercy on me, oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Have Mercy" by French Montana, Beanie Sigel, Jadakiss, and Styles P is a powerful and introspective exploration of the complexities of living in a world where crime and violence are a daily reality. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness, as the four rappers discuss the various ways they have engaged in illegal activities and the consequences that have come as a result.

The verse opens with a plea for mercy from a higher power, as the rapper admits to "robbin'," "stealin'," and "messin' up" in pursuit of material wealth and drugs. He warns others not to "get gassed up" and glamorize the lifestyle, as there are "niggas gettin' murdered" for such things. In the second verse, Beanie Sigel reflects on his past struggles with addiction and violence, but also asserts his dominance as a powerful force in the rap game.

Jadakiss and Styles P continue the theme of violence and self-preservation in their verses, boasting about their prowess with guns and their willingness to do whatever it takes to survive in the streets. The final verse serves as a warning to anyone who would challenge these rappers, as they proclaim themselves as the "ghetto president[s]" who will not be silenced or diminished.

Overall, "Have Mercy" is a haunting and evocative portrayal of the harsh realities of life in the inner city, and the struggle to maintain a sense of identity and agency in the face of overwhelming violence and poverty.

Line by Line Meaning

Woah, have mercy on me, uh
I am pleading for forgiveness and compassion

Have mercy on me Father
I am seeking forgiveness from a higher power

'Cause I've been robbin'
I have been involved in stealing

I've been stealin'
I have been engaged in theft

I've been messed up, haah
I have been through difficult times

For that big gold chain
My actions have been driven by materialistic desires

Slang cocaine
I have been involved in the illegal drug trade

Don't get gassed up, haah
I am warning others not to get overly confident

There's niggas gettin' murdered
There are people being killed

Murder, murder
There is a lot of violence happening

Show you shit you never heard of
I will reveal things to you that you have never known

Have mercy on me, Montana
I am asking for forgiveness specifically from French Montana

Oh la-la-la, I got it on
I am confident in my abilities and possessions

You could break bread or let the bread break you
You have the choice to share and be generous or let your greed destroy you

You can make choices or let choice make you
You have the power to make decisions or be controlled by circumstances

Came from a hole in hell with hella hoes
I emerged from a difficult and chaotic background with many women

Shawty knees weak like Derrick Rose
The girl is weak and vulnerable like the basketball player Derrick Rose

Baby I'm the one like four quarters
I am the chosen, significant one

Our Father, I was baptized in dirty water
I had a difficult and impure initiation into this lifestyle

Lost my right hand, I'm on a different time
I have lost my trusted partner and now operate under new circumstances

Put 5 holes in your face, Olympic sign
I will shoot you five times, leaving holes that resemble the Olympic rings

Servin' straight white, Gwen Stefan'
I am selling pure cocaine, just like Gwen Stefani

Talkin'-talkin' 'bout, bad breaks, straight grind
I am discussing the hardships and struggles in my life, but I continue to work hard

I'm in Holland, shawty on alien
I am in the Netherlands, while the girl is behaving strangely

Came from the corner now homie rockin' stadiums
I started from a humble place, but now my friend is performing in large arenas

Couple dollars what the homie kill for
My friend is willing to commit murder for a small amount of money

Money order what a killer wish for
A hitman desires payment through a money order

Squad have mercy
My group is asking for forgiveness and compassion

Left the gun range, hopped in the Rover
After practicing shooting, I got into my luxury SUV

Woke up, the nigga seen her with a chip on my shoulder
I woke up and realized that someone has disrespected me

Yeah have mercy on me
I am again pleading for mercy

Lord knows the devil's been workin' on me
I acknowledge that I have been influenced by negative forces

My man got the guns but the work is on me
I have the responsibility of dealing drugs despite someone else having the weapons

I'm startin' to feel like a curse is on me
I am beginning to believe that I am under a negative spell

Hooked up the tubes with the nurses on me
I am connected to medical equipment and attended by nurses due to my condition

Poke some Peru with the purp from Long Beach
I am using drugs from Peru and mixing them with purple-colored substances from Long Beach

Lotta shit that you ain't gon' see
There are many things that you will never witness

As far as the money goes, you can bank on me
You can trust me when it comes to financial matters

His lips is full, the Rolls-Royce tank on E
He is talking confidently, although his luxury car is out of gas

And alive is somethin' that you ain't gon' be, yeah
You will not survive if you continue with your actions

You know what the cash'll do (What?)
You are aware of the power and influence money can bring

It'll make your murder game international
Money can expand your criminal activities globally

Is it blasphemy if I blast for you?
Would it be considered sacrilegious if I use violence on your behalf?

This amazin' what a gun and a mask'll do
It is astonishing how much power and control a firearm and disguise can provide

I'm becomin' a beast
I am transforming into a ruthless and ferocious individual

I'm the last of a breed that's becomin' deceased
I am one of the few remaining individuals of a dying group

Have mercy
I am once again pleading for forgiveness and compassion

Yeah have mercy on me
I am, yet again, requesting mercy