[2] Thrash Metal band formed in an 1984 (disbanded in 1988) from Baltimore, MD... featured Nothingface and Hellyeah guitarist Tom Maxwell...
How many times have you heard the "…they were a great band, but after their release in 198x they mysteriously disappeared…" story??? If you're into eighties metal, especially thrash, I'd say you heard stories such as this one many times. Well, (unfortunately) the Have Mercy story is also one of them, at least in a way…
Have Mercy was a great thrash metal band, which started and disbanded already in the Eighties. Their music consisted of great thrash riffing, wild guitar soloing and high-pitched vocals (at least most of the time). Yes, you guessed right - this was, indeed, a killer combination. Hence, Have Mercy was often compared to bands such as Agent Steel, but as you probably already know, every band is special in it's own way, and this rule surely applies to Have Mercy more than to any other band.
Fortunately in their quite short time of exsistence Have Mercy managed to release a few demos and even an EP, but on the other hand, it was even a greater shame that they didn't get a chance to release at least one whole album – they disbanded instead...
Lonnie Fletcher- Vocals, Tom Maxwell- Guitar, Dave Brenner- Guitar, Rob Michael-Bass & Vocals, John Grden-drums
Let's Talk About Your Hair
Have Mercy Lyrics
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And dreamed of better things
A god, a devil, and me
And how you lost your wings
I always wondered when you stopped loving me
But I can't see clearly
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
Nothing is what it seems
Tell me about the man in your dreams
And was it me?
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
I went to bed that night
And dreamed of better things
A god, a devil, and me
And how you lost your wings
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
The lyrics of Let's Talk About Your Hair by Have Mercy speak of a conversation between two individuals who have a history of love but are now at a point in the relationship where they are struggling to connect. The song's message is quite relatable as it speaks to people who have been in a situation where they are either struggling to save a dying relationship or are still holding onto the memories of the past. The song starts by painting a picture of a dream world where the singer is stuck in with his lover, but things have not been the same lately. The lyrics mention a god, a devil, and the singer, which seems to be an illustration of how the singer is feeling about his relationship, i.e., there are good and bad times.
The lyrics, "I always wondered when you stopped loving me, but I can't see clearly," suggest that the singer is unsure of what went wrong in the relationship. He acknowledges that they share a history, but something has changed between them, and he can't put his finger on it. The artist tries to initiate a conversation by saying, "let's talk about your hair and how it's grown," which is a metaphor for change. The way one wears their hair can be reflective of the changes they are experiencing in their lives, an easy entry point for a conversation about progress. Additionally, he asks about the man in his lover's dreams, showing not only his interest but his inner insecurity about the relationship. There's a sense of hopelessness in the singer's words as he realizes that they're not making any progress with the conversation.
Overall, Let's Talk About Your Hair by Have Mercy is a song that speaks to the complexities of a failing relationship. The lyrics perfectly capture the psychological warfare in a dying relationship, where no one wants to be the first to let go but knows there's nothing left to salvage.
Line by Line Meaning
We went to bed that night
We fell asleep hoping that our relationship would improve.
And dreamed of better things
We were longing for a brighter future together.
A god, a devil, and me
We envisioned different forces impacting our relationship.
And how you lost your wings
We reflected on how you used to be a better version of yourself.
I always wondered when you stopped loving me
I have been unsure when your feelings towards me changed.
But I can't see clearly
I am unable to figure out the exact reason for our problems.
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
Let’s change the topic and discuss a meaningless one - your hair growth.
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
We both are aware that discussing hair growth won’t resolve our issues.
Nothing is what it seems
Our relationship is not as perfect as it appears to be.
Tell me about the man in your dreams
I am curious about the person you idealize in your thoughts.
And was it me?
I am unsure if I am the person in your aspirations.
I went to bed that night
I fell asleep realizing that our relationship is in a bad state.
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
We are aware that we are distant and unconcerned for each other.
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
We are aware that there is no progress in our relationship.
Contributed by Vivian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luisamariapastranholguin6289
We went to bed that night
And dreamed of better things
A god, a devil, and me
And how you lost your wings
I always wondered when you stopped loving me
But I can't see clearly
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
Nothing is what it seems
Tell me about the man in your dreams
And was it me?
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
I went to bed that night
And dreamed of better things
A god, a devil, and me
And how you lost your wings
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
But I know that you know that I know that you don't really care
Let's talk about your hair and how it's grown
And how we know that we're not getting anywhere
@TitusCheshire
God, what an absolute savage on the drums. Rest easy, Aaron.
@xbriggs25x
You just ruined my day the drummer died?
@kiwi659
I just discovered this band today. Damn
@michaelspoto8720
Fuck. I'm sorry to hear that
@pedromiguel748
@Adam Briggs yeah, he passed away back in 2019.
@Sammie570
@@pedromiguel748😢
@jordobordo5321
This song has stuck with me for two years now. It hits me every time I come back to it. This is truly a masterpiece. I've never had a song impact me so much like this. It has helped me a lot throughout the years. Thank you all for this. Rest easy Aaron, you were one hell of a drummer
@jordobordo5321
Almost a year later and I'm still not sick of this song. What a masterpiece
@jordangyfry7797
That's a fact. Nothing has it this close to the core since.
@josedurazo2071
I saw them back at Warped '15 and there were literally 5 people in the crowd, I've never felt so bad for everyone missing such a great band.