[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
This Old Ark
Have Mercy Lyrics
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But I remember what you said
And every single feeling's dead
Every word sounds more absurd
Faith and comedy could heal the hurt
s dug out through some Christian dirt
Well am I everything you wanted?
I thought it was strange
How they kept me in the dark
Shouting "One day young boy you'll be a man
and you'll be guiding this old ark.
You've got a lonely heart."
Oh but a lonely heart
Facing me
A false belief
And I never thought the books I read
Would make me who I want to be
Well am I everything you wanted?
Am I everything you never had?
I thought it was strange
How they kept me in the dark
Shouting "One day young boy you'll be a man
and you'll be guiding this old ark.
You've got a lonely heart."
Oh but a lonely heart
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I still listen to your favorite songs
Wishing you were in my arms
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I still listen to your favorite songs
Wishing you were in my arms
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I still listen to your favorite songs
Wishing you were in my arms
The song "This Old Ark" by Have Mercy is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the desire to be understood and loved by others. The opening lines express a sense of confusion and loss, acknowledging the difficulty of keeping track of time while also remembering the impact of past words and experiences. The second verse addresses the central question of the song, asking whether the singer has lived up to expectations or fallen short. The refrain "am I everything you wanted?" highlights the anxiety and scrutiny that can come with trying to please others.
The third verse takes on a more abstract tone, exploring the relationship between personal beliefs and identity. The image of a "lonely heart" suggests both isolation and resilience, as the singer grapples with the contradictions of faith and humor. The final lines of the song return to the theme of missing someone who has left, as the singer listens to their favorite songs in a bittersweet attempt to hold onto memories.
Overall, "This Old Ark" is a complex and introspective song that touches on themes of time, identity, and longing. The lyrics are both poetic and relatable, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of trying to navigate life's uncertainties and build meaningful connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't know where the time goes
I'm unaware of how quickly time passes.
But I remember what you said
I still remember the words you spoke to me.
And every single feeling's dead
I no longer have any feelings for you.
Every word sounds more absurd
Everything you say seems ridiculous to me now.
Faith and comedy could heal the hurt
Humor and religion could ease the pain.
s dug out through some Christian dirt
I found solace in Christianity.
Well am I everything you wanted?
Did I meet your expectations?
Am I everything you never had?
Did I offer you things you've never had before?
I thought it was strange
It seemed unusual to me.
How they kept me in the dark
How you kept me in the dark.
Shouting "One day young boy you'll be a man
Telling me that one day I'll be grown up.
and you'll be guiding this old ark.
and I'll have to take the reins of this 'ark' we're on.
You've got a lonely heart."
You have a sad heart.
Oh but a lonely heart
Only a sad heart.
Facing me
It's in front of me.
A false belief
A mistaken idea.
And I never thought the books I read
I never imagined the books I read.
Would make me who I want to be
Would shape who I aspire to be.
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I didn't realize how much I'd long for it until it was absent.
I still listen to your favorite songs
I still listen to the music you liked.
Wishing you were in my arms
Wanting to hold you close.
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I didn't know how much I'd yearn for it until it disappeared.
I still listen to your favorite songs
I still play the music you favored.
Wishing you were in my arms
Desiring to hold you.
Writer(s): ALT AARON CHRISTOPHER, WOOLFORD JOHN NICHOLAS, SWINDLE BRIAN TYLER, JOHNSON ANDREW WAYNE
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Julie Tommo
Well I don't know where the time goes
But I remember what you said
And every single feeling's dead
Every word sounds more absurd
Faith and comedy could heal the hurt
Verses dug out through some Christian dirt
Well am I everything you wanted?
Am I everything you never had?
I thought it was strange
How they kept me in the dark
Shouting "One day young boy you'll be a man
and you'll be guiding this old ark.
You've got a lonely heart."
Oh but a lonely heart
Facing me
A false belief
And I never thought the books I read
Would make me who I want to be
Well am I everything you wanted?
Am I everything you never had?
I thought it was strange
How they kept me in the dark
Shouting "One day young boy you'll be a man
and you'll be guiding this old ark.
You've got a lonely heart."
Oh but a lonely heart
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I still listen to your favorite songs
Wishing you were in my arms
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I still listen to your favorite songs
Wishing you were in my arms
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I still listen to your favorite songs
Wishing you were in my arms
Pixelzone1
God, you can feel the sadness and tears behind in his voice.
JC Blondie
Saw them at the Neck Deep & Real Friends concert. This song gave me goosebumps live. Truly incredible.
Austin Kozar
Everyone of those bands are perfect.
Logamus Prime
This song has been on repeat for days!
Jeremy Rodriguez
I don't get why people need lyrics to this, he sings so clear
Melody
+Jeremy Rodriguez I like reading along. Idk. I'm weird.
Antunez Godinez Sahel Agustin
Jeremy Rodriguez :c I'm really bad listening to english songs, I don't understand anything when he screams xD
Vitor Pavani
Because when English is your second/third language sometimes you cannot understand what's being sung so reading helps a lot
Julie Tommo
Well I don't know where the time goes
But I remember what you said
And every single feeling's dead
Every word sounds more absurd
Faith and comedy could heal the hurt
Verses dug out through some Christian dirt
Well am I everything you wanted?
Am I everything you never had?
I thought it was strange
How they kept me in the dark
Shouting "One day young boy you'll be a man
and you'll be guiding this old ark.
You've got a lonely heart."
Oh but a lonely heart
Facing me
A false belief
And I never thought the books I read
Would make me who I want to be
Well am I everything you wanted?
Am I everything you never had?
I thought it was strange
How they kept me in the dark
Shouting "One day young boy you'll be a man
and you'll be guiding this old ark.
You've got a lonely heart."
Oh but a lonely heart
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I still listen to your favorite songs
Wishing you were in my arms
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I still listen to your favorite songs
Wishing you were in my arms
I never knew how much I'd miss it till it's gone
I still listen to your favorite songs
Wishing you were in my arms
Nessy Rain
Why are these guys so fucking good and why am I barley hearing about them?!