1) Genre-defining Heavy/Doom-Metal band from Sweden. The first two full-len… Read Full Bio ↴1) Genre-defining Heavy/Doom-Metal band from Sweden. The first two full-length releases featured Messiah Marcolin on vocals. Looking for a heavier direction, Messiah decided to leave the band and joined Candlemass. They are often dismissed or mentioned in passing, instead of being acknowledged as a strong band with a unique vision. Andrija Veljaca (Witchking) was the sole constant member of the band since its inception. He carried Mercy onward until his untimely demise in August 25th 2005, meaning Mercy is now defunct.

2) American one-hit wonder pop group from Florida. They released an album in 1969 entitled Mercy - Love Can Make You Happy; this peaked at #38 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200 chart[1] as a result of the success of their hit single, "Love (Can Make You Happy)". The tune spent two weeks at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and also peaked at #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

3) Metal band from Brazil. Formed in 2003, Mercy purportedly recorded a handful of songs, but only released one, "Kingdom of Holiness", which appears on the Extreme Metal compilation "Underground Rot 2" from Dysmorphic Records. The "group," such as it was, has never been heard from again.

4) Queens based rapper affiliated with J-Love.

5) 80s Christian metal band.

6) A French female blues/country-folk singer, from Paris.

7) Richie Sambora's band after he left Message.

Shelter
Mercy Lyrics

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Oh, see the storm is threatening
My very life today
If I don't get some shelter
Yeah, I'm gonna fade away

War, children
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away

War, children
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away, yeah

Oh, see the fire is sweeping me
Down through the streets today
Burning like a bright red carpet
Another fool who lost the way

Rape, murder
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away

Rape, murder
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away, yeah

Oh, see the storm is threatening
My very life today
We're getting, we're getting shelter
Yeah, I'm gonna fade away

Love, sisters
It?s just a shot away
It?s just a shot away

Love, sisters
It?s just a shot away
Shot away
Shot away

War, children
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away

War, children
It?s just a kiss away
Kiss away
Kiss away

Rape, murder
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away

Rape, murder
It?s just a kiss away
Kiss away
Kiss away

Love, sisters
It?s just a shot away
It?s just a shot away

Love, sisters
It?s just a shot away
Shot away
Shot away

War, children
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away

War, children
It?s just a kiss away
Kiss away
Kiss away

Rape, murder
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away

Rape, murder
It?s just a kiss away
Kiss away
Kiss away

Love, sisters
It?s just a shot away
It?s just a shot away

Love, sisters
It?s just a shot away
Shot away
Shot away

War, children
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away

War, children
It?s just a kiss away
Kiss away
Kiss away

Rape, murder
It?s just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away

Rape, murder
It?s just a kiss away
Kiss away
Kiss away

Love, sisters
It?s just a shot away
It?s just a shot away

Love, sisters
It?s just a shot away
Shot away
Shot away

War, children
It?s just a kiss away

Kiss away
Kiss away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mercy's song "Shelter" convey a sense of urgency and desperation in the face of a gathering storm and escalating violence. The storm is a metaphor for the turmoil and chaos in the world, threatening the singer's very life. The plea for shelter represents the need for protection and refuge from the destructive forces surrounding them. The repeated line "If I don't get some shelter, yeah, I'm gonna fade away" highlights the dire consequences of not finding safety and security.

The lyrics also touch on the themes of war, children, rape, murder, and love. The mention of war and its proximity to children suggests the devastation and impact of conflict on innocent lives. "It's just a kiss away" implies that the cycle of violence and suffering is always close at hand, ready to unleash its destructive power. In contrast, the mention of love and sisters brings a glimmer of hope, implying that love and unity can counteract the negativity and provide a shield against the horrors of the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, see the storm is threatening
The situation or problem is becoming dangerous and intense

My very life today
My existence is at stake right now

If I don't get some shelter
If I don't find a place of protection and safety

Yeah, I'm gonna fade away
I will slowly disappear or lose hope

War, children
Conflict and violence, affecting the younger generation

It?s just a kiss away
The destructive consequences of war are dangerously close

Oh, see the fire is sweeping me
A powerful force or passion is consuming me

Down through the streets today
Spreading throughout the community

Burning like a bright red carpet
The destruction is vivid and unavoidable

Another fool who lost the way
Someone who made a wrong decision and lost their path

Rape, murder
Acts of sexual assault and killing

It?s just a kiss away
The heinous acts are dangerously close

Oh, see the storm is threatening
The situation or problem is becoming dangerous and intense

My very life today
My existence is at stake right now

We're getting, we're getting shelter
We're finding a place of protection and safety

Yeah, I'm gonna fade away
I will slowly disappear or lose hope

Love, sisters
The power of love among females