[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
Level Head
Have Mercy Lyrics
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Sitting reading these year old magazines
In a house with you
You love to laugh and tell me dreams
Of who you are and who you want to be
And I had no clue
But I'm thinking if the world does end
'Cause you were mine when I called you at 4 am
I'm saying I wonder what it's like when we're both dead
I always need to keep a level head
I always think about where we'll be
In 20 years and if you'll marry me
I had no clue
When you were drunk you told me dreams
Of who you are and who you want to be
And I had no clue
The hole in Heaven was a void that filled you
Oh, out of everyone I've known
I should've not left you alone
Oh, out of everyone I've known
Oh, out of everyone I've known
Dear God, here it goes...
Oh, out of everyone I've known
"Level Head" by Have Mercy is a reflective and melancholic song about the uncertainties of life and death. The lyrics describe a moment where the singer is sitting with a loved one, reading old magazines and discussing their dreams and aspirations. The singer admits that they had no idea about what their loved one wanted to be, indicating a lack of communication and understanding. The theme of uncertainty and ambiguity is further emphasized in the lines "But I'm thinking if the world does end / You'll talk to me, I'll be your ear to lend" which shows the singer's anxiety about the future and their need for reassurance.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of uncertainty and the future, with the singer pondering where they'll be and if their loved one will marry them in twenty years. The line "The hole in Heaven was a void that filled you" likely refers to their loved one's search for meaning in life and how they find consolation in their aspirations and dreams. The final lines of the song repeat "Oh, out of everyone I've known" and then the singer turns to a prayer, saying "Dear God, here it goes..." which conveys a sense of desperation and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
It was something I'd never seen
I was surprised by what I was seeing
Sitting reading these year old magazines
We were spending time together, but not doing anything exciting
In a house with you
We were in a house together
You love to laugh and tell me dreams
You have a good sense of humor and talk about your aspirations
Of who you are and who you want to be
You share your identity and future goals with me
And I had no clue
I didn't fully understand or appreciate what you were sharing with me
But I'm thinking if the world does end
I'm contemplating the end of the world
You'll talk to me, I'll be your ear to lend
You'll confide in me and I'll be a supportive listener
'Cause you were mine when I called you at 4 am
You were there for me when I needed you in the middle of the night
I'm saying I wonder what it's like when we're both dead
I'm pondering what happens after we die
I always need to keep a level head
I always try to remain calm and rational
I always think about where we'll be
I constantly contemplate our future
In 20 years and if you'll marry me
In 20 years, I wonder if we'll be married
When you were drunk you told me dreams
When you were under the influence, you shared your aspirations with me
The hole in Heaven was a void that filled you
You felt incomplete and looked to religion to fill that void
Oh, out of everyone I've known
Out of all the people I've met
I should've not left you alone
I regret not being there for you
Dear God, here it goes...
I'm about to say a prayer or ask for guidance
Writer(s): ALT AARON CHRISTOPHER, JOHNSON ANDREW WAYNE, SWINDLE BRIAN TYLER, WOOLFORD JOHN NICHOLAS
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Soggy
It was something I'd never seen
Sitting reading year old magazines
In a house with you
You love to laugh and tell me dreams
Of who you are who you want to be
And I had no clue
But I'm thinking if the world does end
You'll talk to me, I'll be your ear to lend
Cause you were mine when I called you at 4 am
I'm saying I wonder what it's like when we're both dead
I always need to keep a level head
I always think about where we'll be
In 20 years and if you'll marry me
I had no clue
When you were drunk you told me dreams
Of who you are and who you want to be
And I had no clue
That hole in heaven was a void that filled you
But if the world does end
You'll talk to me, I'll be your ear to lend
Cause you were mine when I called you at 4 am
I'm saying I wonder what it's like when we're both dead
I always need to keep a level head
Oh out of everyone I've known
I should've not left you alone
Oh out of everyone I've known
Oh out of everyone I've known
Dear God here it goes
Oh out of everyone I've known
Rob K
This songs lyrics were so personal to me they brought me to tears. And I'm a metalhead for sure. That's not even a lie.....
But seriously, I heard this on Knapsack pandora and I have nothing but respect for what this band is doing and feel a need to publicly declare my support.
Kyle Kirby
I listen to a shit load of metal but I also listen to bands like this (Balance and Composure and Citizen ect) I listen to a lot of pop punk as well so I'm there with you lol
Emily Carter
Robert Kelly yeah for real. They're songs are so raw and they're doing really great, wish they were more popular. I also listen mostly to metal so I'm in the same boat lmao
TheGhostInMe.
Jesus Christ, do people still identify by those idiotic labels like "metalhead"? Just be you..
David Anderson
It's crazy how much they do remind me of Knapsack but better.
Rob K
@TheGhostInMe. i hope you've used the past few years as time to develop better skills at detecting tongue in cheek humor on the internet
Soggy
It was something I'd never seen
Sitting reading year old magazines
In a house with you
You love to laugh and tell me dreams
Of who you are who you want to be
And I had no clue
But I'm thinking if the world does end
You'll talk to me, I'll be your ear to lend
Cause you were mine when I called you at 4 am
I'm saying I wonder what it's like when we're both dead
I always need to keep a level head
I always think about where we'll be
In 20 years and if you'll marry me
I had no clue
When you were drunk you told me dreams
Of who you are and who you want to be
And I had no clue
That hole in heaven was a void that filled you
But if the world does end
You'll talk to me, I'll be your ear to lend
Cause you were mine when I called you at 4 am
I'm saying I wonder what it's like when we're both dead
I always need to keep a level head
Oh out of everyone I've known
I should've not left you alone
Oh out of everyone I've known
Oh out of everyone I've known
Dear God here it goes
Oh out of everyone I've known
Victoria Torres
So many days I’ve howled the lyrics along with him and just been torn to pieces by the raw emotion
Johnny Salami
Found these guys recently and have been addicted to their music 😊
threadlife
Saw these guys with senses fail in their hometown and They have become one of my favorite bands of all time because of that..