Mercy Mercy Me
Jnr. Walker & The All stars Lyrics

Dah, dah, dah, dah
Expressing frustration and dissatisfaction with an unspecified situation.

Rockets, moon shots
Signifying expensive and ambitious ventures.

Spend it on the have nots
Using resources for those who are less privileged.

Money, we make it
Generating wealth through hard work.

Fore we see it you take it
Financial gains being taken away before they can be enjoyed.

Oh, make you wanna holler
Feeling the urge to express frustration loudly.

The way they do my life
The manner in which one's life is manipulated or controlled by others.

This ain't livin', this ain't livin'
Stating that the current circumstances are not fulfilling or satisfactory.

No, no baby, this ain't livin'
Emphasizing that the current situation is far from ideal.

No, no, no
Reiterating the dissatisfaction and disagreement strongly.

Inflation no chance
Diminishing opportunities to cope with rising prices due to inflation.

To increase finance
Unable to improve financial stability.

Bills pile up sky high
Overwhelming accumulation of debts and obligations.

Send that boy off to die
Referring to sending young individuals to war with life-threatening consequences.

Hang ups, let downs
Encountering frustrations, disappointments, and setbacks.

Bad breaks, set backs
Experiencing unfortunate events and obstacles.

Natural fact is
Acknowledging an unfortunate reality.

I can't pay my taxes
Being unable to fulfill financial obligations to the government.

Oh, make me wanna holler
Intensifying the desire to express frustration vocally.

And throw up both my hands
Symbolizing surrender or helplessness in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Crime is increasing
Observing a rise in criminal activities.

Trigger happy policing
Referring to excessive use of force by law enforcement.

Panic is spreading
Indicating the dissemination of fear and unease.

God know where we're heading
Expressing uncertainty and concern about the future.

They don't understand
Highlighting a lack of comprehension or empathy from others.

Mother, mother
Addressing the singer's mother.

Everybody thinks we're wrong
Perceiving widespread disapproval or criticism.

Who are they to judge us
Questioning the authority or legitimacy of those who pass judgment.

Simply cause we wear our hair long
Being criticized solely based on appearance and personal choices.