Mercy
Jerry Lawson Lyrics

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I love you but I gotta stay true
My moral's got me on my knees
I'm begging please
Stop playing games

I don't know what this is but you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do but you do it well

I'm under your spell

You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
I said release me

Now you think that I
Will be something on the side
But you got to understand that I need a man
Who can take my hand, yes I do

I don't know what this is but you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do but you do it well
I'm under your spell

You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
I said you better release me

I'm begging you for mercy
Just why won't you release me?
I'm begging you for mercy
You got me begging, you got me begging
You got me begging

Mercy, why won't you release me?
I'm begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
You got me begging you for mercy

I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?

You got me begging you for mercy
You got me begging down on my knees

I said you got me begging, begging you for mercy
You got me begging

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Mercy" by Jerry Lawson & Talk Of The Town express the singer's vulnerability and confusion in a romantic relationship. The first stanza suggests the singer loves their partner but feels a responsibility to maintain their morals, which may be tested by the partner's behavior. The second stanza reveals that the partner has a hold over the singer and despite their uncertainty, they cannot resist the pull of the relationship. The chorus features the repeated plea for the partner to release the singer from their grasp, suggesting that the relationship is not healthy for the singer.

The third stanza shifts the focus to the partner's expectations of the singer, implying that the partner wants to keep the relationship casual while the singer desires something more. The chorus repeats the singer's desire to be released from the relationship. The song culminates in a passionate repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the urgency of the singer's plea to be freed.

Overall, the lyrics of "Mercy" highlight the emotional complexity involved in romantic relationships and the struggle to balance personal values with intense feelings for another person.

Line by Line Meaning

I love you but I gotta stay true
I care for you, but I must remain honest and faithful to my own principles.

My moral's got me on my knees
My conscience and values have left me feeling helpless and pleading for guidance.

I'm begging please
I'm making a sincere plea for help or understanding.

Stop playing games
I'm requesting that the other person be straightforward and honest instead of playing with my emotions.

I don't know what this is but you got me good
I'm unsure of the situation, but the other person has managed to captivate me completely.

Just like you knew you would
The other person was aware of their impact on me and intentionally drew me in.

I don't know what you do but you do it well
The other person has a way of interacting with me that I can't explain, but it's very effective.

I'm under your spell
I'm completely enchanted and have lost the ability to resist the other person's influence.

You got me begging you for mercy
The other person's impact on me has left me feeling desperate for relief or release.

Why won't you release me?
I'm questioning why the other person won't free me from their control or influence.

I said release me
I'm demanding that the other person let go of their hold on me.

Now you think that I will be something on the side
The other person may assume that I'm willing to be a side piece or secret lover, but that's not what I want.

But you got to understand that I need a man
I'm making it clear that I'm looking for a serious relationship with someone who can truly be my partner.

Who can take my hand, yes I do
I'm seeking someone who will support and guide me through life.

I'm begging you for mercy, just why won't you release me?
I'm pleading for relief from the other person's hold, but I don't understand why they won't let me go.

You got me begging down on my knees
I'm so desperate for relief that I'm willing to humble myself and beg.

I said you got me begging, begging you for mercy
I'm emphasizing that I'm at the mercy of the other person's actions and behavior, and I'm desperate for them to release me.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aimee Ann Duffy, Stephen Andrew Booker

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