O Mercy Louise
Kim Mitchell Lyrics


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Louise
I'm forever losing you
I even wave at you in my dreams
Losing you is a bad, bad dream

O mercy Louise
O mercy Louise
My life is flashing before us
Can we survive a little rain
Falling in our hearts
I'll do anything to save us

The sunshine's on
Don't be troubled by stormy clouds
Hold me close 'til they clear
And any woman
Any woman who could hold me so
Oh, it's gonna be a long night
If we get hot it could be a long life
I'll do anything to save us

O mercy Louise
O mercy Louise
My life is flashing before us
Can we survive a little rain
Falling in our hearts
I'll do anything to save us

I'm losing you and the argument
How can you be so nonchalant
Losing you is a bad, bad dream
Tell me, am I in or am I out, Louise

Walkin' beside you makes me tall, Louise
Talkin' with you makes me stutter baby
I'm yellin' at you and I'm turnin' blue, Louise
How can you be so nonchalant at a time like this in my life

O mercy Louise
O mercy Louise
My life is flashing before us
Can we survive a little rain
Falling in our hearts
I'll do anything to save us
My life is flashing before us




And I'll do anything to save us
Oh, Louise

Overall Meaning

The song O Mercy Louise by Kim Mitchell is about the singer's struggle to keep his relationship together with a woman named Louise. The lyrics suggest that their relationship has been tested by arguments and disagreements which have caused the singer to feel like he is losing Louise. He even dreams about losing her and feels like he is on the verge of losing her in waking life as well. However, he is determined to save their relationship and will do anything to make it work.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "O mercy Louise" which can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be a plea to Louise for mercy or forgiveness, or it could represent the singer's desperation for mercy from the universe as he tries to save his relationship. He reflects on the fact that their life is flashing before them, which is a reminder of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of cherishing what they have.


The song also explores the intimacy and connection between the singer and Louise. He describes how being with her makes him feel tall and how talking to her makes him stutter. He is clearly deeply attached to her and is struggling to accept the possibility of losing her.


Line by Line Meaning

Louise
Addressing the person named Louise


I'm forever losing you
Expressing that the singer has difficulty holding onto Louise


I even wave at you in my dreams
The singer has fond memories of Louise and is even trying to hold onto her in their subconscious


Losing you is a bad, bad dream
The artist views losing Louise as a nightmare


O mercy Louise
A plea for Louise's mercy regarding their relationship


My life is flashing before us
The singer is reflecting on their past and present relationship with Louise


Can we survive a little rain
The singer is questioning whether they can weather relationship troubles


Falling in our hearts
The artist is feeling emotional and vulnerable


I'll do anything to save us
The artist is committed to working through the relationship's problems


The sunshine's on
Things are going well in the moment


Don't be troubled by stormy clouds
The singer is reminding Louise not to worry about potential relationship obstacles


Hold me close 'til they clear
The artist wants comfort and support from Louise in difficult times


And any woman
The singer is potentially considering other romantic partners, but considers Louise irreplaceable


Any woman who could hold me so
The singer values intimacy and feels that Louise provides that


Oh, it's gonna be a long night
The singer anticipates a trying time ahead


If we get hot it could be a long life
The artist implies that things could become difficult long-term, but it's worth it with Louise


I'm losing you and the argument
The artist is losing ground in their relationship with Louise


How can you be so nonchalant
The singer is frustrated with Louise's apparent indifference to their problems


Tell me, am I in or am I out, Louise
The singer needs reassurance of their status in the relationship


Walkin' beside you makes me tall, Louise
The artist feels confident and secure with Louise


Talkin' with you makes me stutter baby
The artist is struck with strong emotion when communicating with Louise


I'm yellin' at you and I'm turnin' blue, Louise
The artist is heated and passionate about their relationship with Louise


My life is flashing before us
The singer reiterates their sense of reflection


And I'll do anything to save us
The artist reaffirms that they will go to great lengths to preserve their relationship with Louise


O mercy Louise
Again, the singer pleads for mercy and understanding from Louise




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Comments from YouTube:

Dean S.

it is a shame this was not a more popular tune. one of my favs

Kathy Bernatchez

The best of Kim Mitchell. The whole album is amazing. This is so rare nowdays.

Dayanul Lima

the whole album is outstanding!!

Darcy B

ty hazelsister for adding this great rock tune to you tube! :D

Evan Ham

love Kim

Evan Infante

Mercy

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