[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
Two Years
Have Mercy Lyrics
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Close your eyes and count to ten
And tell me how the hell you've been
"I'll be okay, yeah, I promise and I swear"
As they open up, I ask abruptly
"When and why and where?"
Oh, I found the shoulder
I found the closest one
My fears and that it's done
I can't stare at the ceiling anymore
As the story goes, we always know that when it rains it pours
Oh, I had a life and I had friends
And I miss all of them
I miss all of them
Oh, I had a life and I had friends
And I miss all of them
I miss all of them
I stare at the picture on my sill from Opening Day
The times that were a thrill
The times that were a thrill
Coughing heavy from the habit I should've quit
I wonder if I did, if it would've helped a little bit
Oh, I had a life and I had friends
And I miss all of them
I miss all of them
Oh, I had a life and I had friends
And I miss all of them
I miss all of them
Oh, I had a life
And I had friends
I miss all of them
I miss all of them
I paced the places and the hallways where we'd meet
Hoping one day you'd come my way and sweep me off my feet
I paced the places and the hallways where we'd meet
Hoping one day you'd come my way and sweep me off my feet
But two years now and I'm alone again
Close your eyes and count to ten
And tell me how the hell you've been
'Cause I had a life and I had friends
And I miss all of them
I miss all of them
I had a life and I had friends
And I miss all of them
I miss all of them
Oh, I had a life
And I had friends
I'll miss all of them
I'll miss it more
The song "Two Years" by Have Mercy is a melancholic track about the loneliness and longing that comes with a breakup. The singer is experiencing heartbreak after being alone for two years, and is reminiscing about the life they used to have before the relationship ended. The lyrics express a deep sense of sadness, and the singer is clearly struggling to move on. They ask the listener to close their eyes and count to ten, then tell them how they've been, but ultimately, they know that it won't change the way they feel.
In the second verse, the singer talks about missing the life they used to have, and the friends that they had during that time. They mention the habit they should have quit, and wonder if quitting would have helped at all. They are trying to find a way to move on, but the memories are too strong. The chorus repeats this sentiment, stating that they miss their old life and friends, and that they'll miss them more.
The final verse sees the singer pacing the halls and places where they used to meet their ex, hoping that they will come back to them. However, it's clear that they know deep down that it's unlikely to happen, and they're resigned to their current loneliness. The chorus repeats for a final time, emphasizing the singer's longing for their old life and friends.
Overall, "Two Years" is a powerful track that captures the sadness and loneliness that come with a breakup. The lyrics are well-crafted and emotionally resonant, making it a song that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Two years now and I'm alone again
It's been two years since I broke up and now I'm single again.
Close your eyes and count to ten
Take a moment to breathe and clear your mind.
And tell me how the hell you've been
Let me know how you've been doing since we last spoke.
"I'll be okay, yeah, I promise and I swear"
I've been telling myself that I'll be fine and trying to convince others too.
As they open up, I ask abruptly
As I start to feel vulnerable, I suddenly ask a question.
"When and why and where?"
When did it all fall apart? Why did it happen? Where do we go from here?
Oh, I found the shoulder
I found someone to lean on.
I found the closest one
I turned to the person who was physically closest to me for support.
Confessed my fears and that it's done
I opened up and shared my fears and emotions with someone.
My fears and that it's done
I was able to confront my fears and let them go.
I can't stare at the ceiling anymore
I can't keep lying in bed feeling sorry for myself.
As the story goes, we always know that when it rains it pours
When things start going wrong, more bad things seem to follow.
I miss all of them
I miss my life and friends from before the breakup.
I stare at the picture on my sill from Opening Day
I look at a photo from a happy memory.
The times that were a thrill
I miss the excitement and joy of those moments.
Coughing heavy from the habit I should've quit
I'm still dealing with the consequences of bad choices I made.
I wonder if I did, if it would've helped a little bit
I wonder if quitting that bad habit would have made things easier for me now.
I paced the places and the hallways where we'd meet
I keep going to the places where I used to see my ex hoping to bump into them.
Hoping one day you'd come my way and sweep me off my feet
I still have feelings for my ex and hope that we can fix things and get back together.
"Cause I had a life and I had friends
I used to have a full and happy life with a supportive group of friends.
I'll miss all of them
I know I won't be able to fully move on and forget them.
I'll miss it more
It hurts to know that things will never be the same and I'll always long for what I had before.
Writer(s): Alt Aaron Christopher, Johnson Andrew Wayne, Swindle Brian Tyler, Woolford John Nicholas, Gleason Nathaniel James
Contributed by Jasmine W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DickslapMcgee
> gets dumped
> stares at ceiling
> feels
> listens to have mercy
> listens again year later
> mfw memories
> must become have mercy
> grows beard
> flannel
> I now live in a cabin
> rest in peace my feels
@sonyaanderson7843
Verse 1]
Two years now and I'm alone again
Close your eyes and count to ten and tell me
How the hell you've been?
"I'll be okay: I promise and I swear.”
As they open up I ask abruptly
“When? and Why? and Where?”
I found the shoulder
I found the closest one
Confessed my fears and that it's done
My fears and that it's done
I can't stare at the ceiling anymore
As the story goes, we always know that when it rains it pours…
[Chorus]
I had a life and I had friends
I miss all of them
I miss all of them
I had a life and I had friends
I miss all of them
I miss all of them
[Verse 2]
I stare at the picture on my sill from Opening Day
The times that were a thril
The times that were a thril
Coughing heavy from the habit I should've quit
I wonder if I did if it would've helped a little bit
[Chorus]
I had a life and I had friends
I miss all of them
I miss all of them
I had a life and I had friends
I miss all of them
I miss all of them
I had a life and I had friends
I miss all of them
I miss all of them
[Bridge]
I paced the places and the hallways where we'd meet
Hoping one day you'd come my way and sweep me off my feet
I paced the places and the hallways where we'd meet
Hoping one day you'd come my way and sweep me off my feet
But, two years now and I'm alone again
Close your eyes and count to ten and tell me
How the hell you've been?
[Chorus]
I had a life and I had friends
I miss all of them
I miss all of them
I had a life and I had friends
I miss all of them
I miss all of them
I had a life and I had friends
I miss all of them
I miss all
@lildecay177
Started using hard drugs and alcohol heavy years ago, pushed everyone away, now I'm 6 months sober and feeling this song as I'm alone on this journey thinking of everything I've done. Riding my bike to my first job in years, riding it alone to do volunteer work to fill my free time. This hits home
@briansimpson3863
Hope you're still doing well man
@alexstump8746
You’ve done well. So fucking well
@jackjurphy5020
We love you. You are not alone
@ehsanhamayun276
Stay bless man ❤️
@sixty-nine3574
Hey man, just wanted to check in and see how you're doing
@DickslapMcgee
> gets dumped
> stares at ceiling
> feels
> listens to have mercy
> listens again year later
> mfw memories
> must become have mercy
> grows beard
> flannel
> I now live in a cabin
> rest in peace my feels
@jakeayers5727
Y can't I get out of my town yet hahs
@davidrosslawn
+Dickslap Mcgee this song is beautiful. :-)
I just posted a piano cover of it, if anybody is interested!
@mushtaqsamim98
+Dickslap Mcgee I thought again year later was a band so i went on a 10 minute search trying find them! XD