Mercy
In Memory Of Lyrics
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searching for her innocence,
that she lost at the bottom of this bottle,(Drink your cares away)
Well, mercy can you hear me calling?
I've been searching for your glory
can you hear me calling?
can you hear me knocking?
Little boy all alone in his cell.
these four walls will keep him bound
searching for forgiveness,
so he'll fall to his knees,
begging, begging for mercy,
Mercy(mercy)can you hear me calling(calling)?
I've been searching for your glory(for you glory)
can you hear me calling(calling)?
can you hear me knocking(knocking)?
This sinner is ready to go home (ready to go home)
Holding onto what is left,
Holding(holding)onto(onto)what is left(what is left)
Mercy(mercy)can you hear me calling(calling)?
I've been searching for your glory(for you glory)
can you hear me calling(calling)?
can you hear me knocking(knocking)?
This sinner is ready to go home
The lyrics to "Mercy" by In Memory Of describe two individuals, a little girl and a little boy, who are desperately searching for absolution and redemption. The girl is struggling with the loss of her innocence, which she feels she has drowned in alcohol, while the boy is confined to a cell and begging for mercy and forgiveness. Throughout the song, the singer speaks to Mercy, asking for their attention and guidance in helping both these individuals find the help they need to move forward.
The repetition of the phrase "Mercy, can you hear me calling?" emphasizes the desperation of the singer and their hope that Mercy will hear their cries for help. The lyrics also tap into the theme of religion and the idea of a higher power, who can offer forgiveness and salvation to those who ask for it.
Overall, "Mercy" is a poignant and emotional plea for help and forgiveness. The raw and powerful lyrics touch on themes of struggle, pain, and redemption – common themes found in many of In Memory Of's songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Little girl, all alone in her world, searching for her innocence, that she lost at the bottom of this bottle,(Drink your cares away)
A young girl feels isolated and lost as she tries to regain her lost innocence which she believes she lost after drinking excessively.
Well, mercy can you hear me calling? I've been searching for your glory can you hear me calling? can you hear me knocking? This sinner is ready to go home
The singer begs for mercy and seeks forgiveness for their wrongdoings. They wish to find a way to go back home and start afresh.
Little boy all alone in his cell. these four walls will keep him bound searching for forgiveness, so he'll fall to his knees, begging, begging for mercy,
A young boy feels trapped and imprisoned, seeking forgiveness for his actions. He expresses his willingness to surrender and beg for mercy.
Holding onto what is left, Holding(holding)onto(onto)what is left(what is left)
The artist clings onto whatever remains of their life and tries to salvage what they can from their past mistakes.
Mercy(mercy)can you hear me calling(calling)? I've been searching for your glory(for you glory) can you hear me calling(calling)? can you hear me knocking(knocking)? This sinner is ready to go home (ready to go home)
The artist repeats their plea for mercy and forgiveness, hoping that they will be heard and given a chance to go back home.
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.