Mercy
I Am X Lyrics
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When I melt in the kiss by the words and the whispers you sing me
Mercy
And I'm frail in the kill by submission and will that you bring me
Mercy
When I'm nothing but ego, you slap me to let go and sleep free
Now I sleep free
You're my memories
When I smell your skin you just make my whole world weep
I'm at your feet
I'm at your feet
Mercy
When the grey turns to black and the wave's on my back, you make me smile
Mercy
Is the trauma no martyr you crush into pleasure and downtown
Mercy
It's the shining of you that just breaks me in two like a lifeline
You're my lifeline
I'm the idiot to your poetry
When you burn you bleach
Everything and all I need
Is at your feet
Is at your feet
Mercy
Are the licks and the lips of temptation, just tricks, not for playing?
Mercy
Are you the camera suck, gun slut to headphone fuck holes in my being
Mercy
Are you everything which put the sex into bitch, or just faking?
Do you fake it?
So I celebrate your chemistry
If you bond with me
I could make your whole world sweet
I'm on my knees
I'm on my knees
On my knees
On my knees
On my knees
On my knees
The song "Mercy" by I Am X is a song about intense sexual and emotional submission to a dominant partner. The lyrics imply a feeling of absolute surrender and the relinquishing of power to the other person. The singer speaks of being weak and in need of "Mercy" from the dominant partner. They describe themselves as being nothing but ego and needing to be slapped to let go, implying a desire for the dominant partner to keep them in check.
The lyrics go on to describe the dominant partner as a toy box full of memories and a lifeline, someone who can turn the singer's grey days into happy ones. The imagery of smelling the other person's skin and being at their feet further emphasizes the submission and dependence on the dominant partner. The song ends with a question about whether the pleasures and sexual acts are real or just faking it.
Overall, "Mercy" is a song that explores the complex dynamics of a submissive relationship, touching on themes of power, control, and the desire for relinquishing oneself to another.
Line by Line Meaning
When I melt in the kiss by the words and the whispers you sing me
My emotions are overwhelmed when you express love to me through your words and whispers
And I'm frail in the kill by submission and will that you bring me
I am vulnerable to your power and control over me, but I am willing to submit to you
When I'm nothing but ego, you slap me to let go and sleep free
When I become too egotistical, you remind me to let go and be humble so I can find peace
You're my toy box
You fulfill all of my desires and bring me joy and entertainment like a toy box
You're my memories
My memories with you are precious and unforgettable
When I smell your skin you just make my whole world weep
The scent of your skin has the power to move me to tears because of how much I love you
I'm at your feet
I worship you and am subservient to you
When the grey turns to black and the wave's on my back, you make me smile
Even in the darkest of times when I feel like I'm drowning, you can make me happy
Is the trauma no martyr you crush into pleasure and downtown
You turn my pain into pleasure and bring excitement into my mundane life
It's the shining of you that just breaks me in two like a lifeline
Your radiance and beauty overwhelms me to the point of breaking, but you are also the only thing keeping me alive
You're my lifeline
You are the only thing that keeps me going and gives my life meaning
I'm the idiot to your poetry
I may not fully understand or appreciate your artistic expressions, but I am devoted to you nonetheless
When you burn you bleach
When you are passionate, it burns brightly and takes over everything else
Everything and all I need
You are everything I need to be content and fulfilled
Are the licks and the lips of temptation, just tricks, not for playing?
Are your enticing actions and words deliberately manipulative and not genuine?
Are you the camera suck, gun slut to headphone fuck holes in my being
Do you use sex and media to control me and keep me hooked?
Are you everything which put the sex into bitch, or just faking?
Are you actually sexual and confident, or are you pretending for me?
Do you fake it?
Are you being authentic with me, or are you putting on a front?
So I celebrate your chemistry
I admire and honor the chemistry we share together
If you bond with me
If we connect on a deeper level and form a strong bond
I could make your whole world sweet
I am capable of bringing happiness and positivity into your life
I'm on my knees
I am humbled by your presence and ready to submit to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MANDEEP RUBY BUMRAH, CHRIS RYAN GREENOUGH, WILLIAM G. L. KEELEY, CLARK TODD SHERMAN
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Lyrics:
Mercy - when I melt in the kiss by the words and the whispers you sing me
Mercy - I'm frail in the kill by submission and will that you bring me
Mercy - when I'm nothing but ego you slap me to let go and sleep free
Now I sleep free
You're my toy box, you're my memories
When I smell your skin, you just make my whole world weep
I'm at your feet, I'm at your feet
Mercy - when the grey turns to black and the wave's on my back, you make me smile
Mercy - is the trauma no martyr you crush into pleasure and downtown
Mercy - it's the shining of you that just breaks me in two like a lifeline
You're my lifeline
I'm the idiot to your poetry
When you burn, you bleach
Everything and all I need is at your feet
Is at your feet
Mercy - are the licks and the lips of temptation, just tricks, not for playing
Mercy - are you the camera suck, gun slut to headphone, fuck holes in my being
Mercy - are you everything which put the sex into bitch, just faking, do you fake it?
So I celebrate your chemistry
If you bond with me
I could make your whole world sweet
I'm on my knees
@jacksonngo5740
His choice of words are unique.
@Haunted-tg4jv
I can now die content in knowing that I've listened to the most beautiful voice I'll ever hear in my lifetime
@Jon-eu4pn
this song is SO underrated
@jasminvomwalde7497
Listening to this on a loop rn. Reminiscing of the past, my youth.
@matthewstoneback9
Such yearning. Such passion.
I wish I had words. There are just
some artists whose music is just
so....otherworldly.❤️
@thapixy5026
God I want this... This song is the epitome of love 🙏🏼💕
@robear1619
just discovered IAMX....FUCKING LOVE THEM!
@user-ff6lp5pk9k
Still my favourite IAMX song. 😍
@huds5314
I can't stop listening to this song. Very well done.
@sultros
This is one of those few albums where you simply let it play and every track stands on its own.