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Mercy
Glenn Kaiser Band Lyrics
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God knows i needed to see her
courage left me out in the lane,
beat up and runnin' without her
she told me sit down, you made a mess of things
she was right
she said, you got to slow down,
mercy
mercy reached out,
put her arms around me
kissed me and seemed at home
i said don't leave me, looked in her eyes
she knows who i am an' knows what i done
mercy came callin' today an'
i think it's the only way
i can sleep easy, or even sleep at all
mercy came singing tonight,
she called me out to dance
her sweet grace brought me delight,
it's so much more than romance
she took me right to it,
i didn't think i could do it
that old dragon's gone, mercy slew it
oh mercy put her arms around me,
kissed me, she seemed at home
i said don't leave me, i looked in her eyes,
she knows who i am an' she knows what i done
she forgives but she doesn't deceive me
oh mercy don't leave me
the radio here by my bed doesn't ring anymore in my head
mercy!
mercy came callin' today,
God knows i needed to see her
she came callin' today,
God knows i needed to see her
callin' today, oh callin' today,
mercy came callin' today
In Glenn Kaiser Band's song "Mercy", the singer explains how Mercy came into his life when he needed her the most. The singer is lost, beaten, and helpless in life, feeling like he's made a mess of things. He expresses that he needs to slow down and stop staying out all night. Mercy greets him with open arms, kisses him, and makes him feel at home. She knows who he is and what he has been through, and she forgives him.
The singer becomes enamored with Mercy, and her grace brings him more than just feelings of romance. Mercy gives him the strength to overcome his struggles, and he feels like an old dragon has been slain within him. He implores her not to leave him, as she has saved him from his troubled life. The singer is now able to sleep peacefully, and the radio in his head no longer rings incessantly. Mercy has saved him from his troubles and given him hope for a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
mercy came calling today,
Today, I received mercy, kindness and forgiveness.
God knows i needed to see her
I needed mercy, and I am aware of it.
courage left me out in the lane,
I felt I was abandoned and vulnerable with no courage or strength.
beat up and runnin' without her
I was exhausted and struggling without mercy.
she told me sit down, you made a mess of things
Mercy advised me to calm down and realize my mistakes.
she was right
I acknowledged that mercy was correct.
she said, you got to slow down, don' need ta stay out all night
Mercy counseled me to rest and not to stay up all night.
mercy reached out,
Mercy extended help and support.
put her arms around me
Mercy embraced me with love and tenderness.
kissed me and seemed at home
Mercy showed me kindness and intimacy, making me feel welcomed and loved.
i said don't leave me, looked in her eyes
I begged mercy not to abandon me and looked at it longingly.
she knows who i am an' knows what i done
Mercy understands me and my flaws, and still accepts and loves me.
mercy came calling today an'
Again, I received mercy and help on this particular day.
i think it's the only way
I feel like only mercy can help me in this situation.
i can sleep easy, or even sleep at all
Mercy's intervention made me feel peaceful and allowed me to rest.
mercy came singing tonight,
Mercy came to me joyfully and with happiness.
she called me out to dance
Mercy encouraged me to be happy and to celebrate life.
her sweet grace brought me delight,
Mercy's kindness and love gave me happiness and joy.
it's so much more than romance
My relationship with mercy is deeper than a romantic relationship.
she took me right to it,
Mercy guided and helped me to solve my problems.
i didn't think i could do it
At first, I underestimated my abilities and doubted myself.
that old dragon's gone, mercy slew it
My old problems, faults, and insecurities were defeated by mercy.
oh mercy put her arms around me,
Mercy hugged and embraced me with love.
i said don't leave me, i looked in her eyes,
I begged mercy not to go and looked at it sincerely.
she forgives but she doesn't deceive me
Mercy forgives me for my mistakes, but it doesn't make me believe that they're not wrong.
oh mercy don't leave me
I pleaded mercy to stay with me and help me always.
the radio here by my bed doesn't ring anymore in my head
Mercy silenced the negative thoughts that used to bother me.
mercy!
I rejoiced and praised mercy's intervention in my life.
mercy came callin' today,
Recalling the event, mercy appeared in my life today.
God knows i needed to see her
I am grateful for mercy's love and forgiveness.
she came callin' today,
Mercy came to me today.
oh callin' today,
I am happy that mercy called me today.
mercy came callin' today
I received mercy and help on this particular day.
Contributed by Nolan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brian Lavallee
Glenn calls me "Rad" Love the Mississippi Delta Blues Rocked up!!
Philomena Van Etten
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your consistent testimony.
Caleb Aaron
sensacional!!!!
Debra Slanec
MERCY SLEW IT!.....keep preachin' it through the gifts God gave you Glenn! Love it!
technologyisgreat
This is a Christian band? Holy sh*t!
Manny Ruiz
Glenn is a monster......💪
xela micah
an awesome band, worshiping our living God. GOD BLESS
BrassStagg
....That old dragon's gone, Mercy slew it. Love It!
Manny Ruiz
There's a strong Warren Haynes/Gov't Mule vibe. I wish the Mule sounded like this again.
Brian Lavallee
Glenn calls me "Rad" Love the Mississippi Delta Blues Rocked up!!