Matthew Good is a rock musician from Coquitlam, BC, Canada, formerly of the… Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Good is a rock musician from Coquitlam, BC, Canada, formerly of the Matthew Good Band, which was disbanded in 2002. His solo career has met with continued success, with the release of Avalanche on March 4, 2003. He followed that up on June 15, 2004 with White Light Rock and Roll Review, and on September 20, 2005 with In a Coma, a best-of documenting his musical career from 1995-2005. On July 31, 2007, he released his third album, entitled Hospital Music. The album consisted of 15 tracks, and is a deviation from the other albums in that this album is completely personal. Matthew Good's fourth album came out on October 6, 2009 and was entitled "Vancouver". The album, is a concept album and deals with Good's reflections of his hometown of Vancouver, and won him Best Rock Album at the Junos. Good also released a live album in the autumn of 2008. It contained live recordings from his concert at Massey Hall in Toronto on May 29, 2008. Lights of Endangered Species, released May 31, 2011, was Good's fifth studio album and was nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2012 Juno Awards.

Good is a strong advocate for human rights, and is affiliated with Amnesty International.

He has also released a book entitled "At Last There Is Nothing Left to Say," consisting of a series of blog entries and manifestos he posted on Matthew Good Band's website before the band disbanded. As well as being a testament to why he continues to have a solid and devoted fan-base, the work showcases Matt's unique perspective, and the creative mind that is the source of his success.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2002

Mercy Misses You
Matthew Good Lyrics

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One, two, three, four

Mercy says she ain't gonna come around here no more
Says he's gone past the point of no return
Mad at her in the heart
I'm afraid of the dark, hidden in the corner
Over here look at me, I am over here

Mercy says she ain't gonna think about it no more
Thinking about it hard enough to make him disappear
Windy thoughts, clouds of rage
When you're feeling stormy on a calm, clear day

If it can't be now
Then how soon is when
Hold on tight everyone
We're gonna do it again
Not just a memory
That was the best part of me
So how long to miss me
How long to miss me

Yeah

Listen to your footsteps, think about that history
Remember they found her crying inside the teller of our reality
Mercy says she ain't gonna come around here no more
Can't say I blame her
Can't say I don't listen through the door

And at night I often think about direction
Right after happiness just before my imperfection
There are windy thoughts, clouds of rage
When you're feeling stormy on a calm, clear day

A friend with some advice said forgive and forget
Buried it in the past man, and I haven't been back there yet
A friend told another friend to listen to their heart
And ever since they made that stand they've never been apart

If it can't be now
Then how soon is when
Hold on tight everyone
We're gonna do it again
Not just a memory
That was the best part of me
So how long to miss me
How long to miss me

Not just a memory
That was the best part of me
So how long to miss me
How long to miss me

Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Mercy Misses You" by Matthew Good talks about a person named Mercy who has decided not to come around anymore due to the actions of an unnamed individual. The singer seems to be haunted by this decision and afraid of being alone in the dark. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to get Mercy's attention, telling her to look at them, but it's not clear if Mercy hears or responds. The phrase "over here look at me" indicates a sense of desperation and yearning.

The chorus of the song repeats the lines "If it can't be now, then how soon is when? Hold on tight everyone, we're gonna do it again. Not just a memory, that was the best part of me. So how long to miss me, how long to miss me." These lines suggest that the singer is regretful and wants to make amends with Mercy. They want to relive the good times they had and be a part of Mercy's life again. The singer is also acknowledging their own faults and limitations, recognizing that they might not get another chance.

Overall, "Mercy Misses You" is a heartfelt song about regret, missed opportunities, and the desire to connect with someone who has gone away. The lyrics are evocative and emotional, revealing a complex range of feelings and perspectives.

Line by Line Meaning

Mercy says she ain't gonna come around here no more
Mercy has decided she will not visit this place again

Says he's gone past the point of no return
She believes that he has reached a point where there's no coming back

Mad at her in the heart
He is unhappy with Mercy deep down

I'm afraid of the dark, hidden in the corner
He feels scared and insecure, trapped in a dark corner

Over here look at me, I am over here
He desperately seeks attention and wants to be acknowledged

Mercy says she ain't gonna think about it no more
Mercy has decided to stop giving this issue much thought

Thinking about it hard enough to make him disappear
The constant thinking about the issue is making him feel like he's disappearing

Windy thoughts, clouds of rage
He is experiencing emotions that are swaying like the wind and filled with anger

When you're feeling stormy on a calm, clear day
Sometimes when everything seems alright, unexpected emotional storms can hit you

If it can't be now
If it's not possible to get what you want now

Then how soon is when
Then when is the earliest you can get it

Listen to your footsteps, think about that history
Reflect on your past and the steps you have taken to get here

Remember they found her crying inside the teller of our reality
Remember the time they found Mercy crying inside the reality of their surroundings

Can't say I blame her
He doesn't blame Mercy for her decision to not visit anymore

Can't say I don't listen through the door
He admits to eavesdropping on Mercy occasionally

And at night I often think about direction
At night, he ponders about his life's direction

Right after happiness just before my imperfection
He is experiencing an emotional state between happiness and accepting his imperfections

A friend with some advice said forgive and forget
A friend suggested that he should forgive and forget

Buried it in the past man, and I haven't been back there yet
He took his friend's advice and buried the issue in the past, and hasn't revisited it since

A friend told another friend to listen to their heart
Another friend advised someone to listen to their heart

And ever since they made that stand they've never been apart
Since listening to their heart, they have never been separated

Not just a memory
It's not just a memory from the past

That was the best part of me
That experience was the best part of his life

So how long to miss me
How long will it take to miss him

Yeah
An expression of confirmation or agreement

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