To ensure they never outgrow their name, they called themselves Mergence and birthed a unique sound that will only continue to grow, expand and embrace a wide range of musical genres. Influences range from hip-hop and funk to jazz and instrumental, and their diverse backgrounds are seamlessly and intricately melded into the style heard today.
Compared to the likes of The Black Keys, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Pink Floyd, it is undeniable that Mergence's distinctive trait is the passion and soul infused in the performance of each track.
Mergence's meditative lyrics are as raw as its sound, threading themes of life, love, sex and death. Their tracks evoke a strong reaction from their devout, diverse following, from young to old and from all walks of life.
With an earthy, catchy sound, Mergence is as real as it gets. Their live shows and performances are an unequivocal match to the quality of their tracks and album — because they're recorded live, too — packaged into a lustfully smooth sound, collaboratively and effortlessly produced by the band's diverse members, including vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Adam Bruce, Yod on guitar, Brandon Shupe on bass and Jason Roedl rounding out the rhythm section on the drums.
Catch their singles on Valley radio station 106.7 KWSS; read about them in virtually every local music zine, including Java Magazine, Phoenix New Times and College Times — all boasting vibrant, rave reviews of both their live performances and debut album, “Those Vibrant Young People are Dead”; or catch them live on their 2012 southwest tour by checking out their website at mergenceband.com.
Discography ››
›› Harvest·Wintertime (Single, November 2011)
›› Those Vibrant Young People are Dead
(Debut Album, February 2011)
A Few Reviews ››
Recognition ››
›› 2011 Rock Local Awards presented by The Morning
Infidelity on KWSS 106.7 FM
and Best Live Band
›› Java Magazine Top 20 Local Songs for 2011, “Me & My Family vs. the Robots
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Mergence is one of those bands that make locals proud of the Phoenix music scene. The music is hypnotic and flirtatious ... crammed neatly with passionate solos, dark chord progressions, catchy bluesy riffs and strong melodic vocals. — Phoenix Music Beat Examiner
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Mergence has emerged as something of the flagship band for our thriving indie rock community and their wake is something wonderful to surf in. — Java Magazine
My Prayer
Mergence Lyrics
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and I know it seems lost
Said this is my prayer,
and I know it seems crossed
Gonna give it away, anyway
Cause that don't matter
if your love is strong
come and dance with me
If your love is strong,
take a stand with me
Gonna give it away, everyday
Cause that don't matter
if your love is strong,
if your love is strong,
if your love
Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na
Said this is my prayer,
and I know it seems cross
Said it, this is my way,
is it getting across
Gonna give it away, yeah yeah
Wait in the desert
if you ask me to yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh, in a sense, the innocence is gone
Roll the the years, hopin your wrong
Oh innocence, in a sense is gone
All through the years, learning your wrong
Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na
The song "My Prayer" by Mergence is an emotional plea for love and unity in a world that seems divided and lost. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, with the repeated phrase "if your love is strong" serving as a mantra of sorts. The singer acknowledges that their prayer may seem lost or crossed, but they are determined to give it away anyway, because the strength of love is what truly matters.
The chorus is an invitation for others to join in and dance or take a stand with the singer, emphasizing the importance of community and connection. The final stanza reflects on the loss of innocence over time, but still expresses hope for a better future.
Overall, "My Prayer" is a heartfelt plea for love and understanding in a world that can often feel cold and divided. It emphasizes the power of love to overcome even the most daunting obstacles, and invites the listener to join in creating a more compassionate and connected world.
Line by Line Meaning
Said this is my prayer,
I am expressing my deepest desires and hopes
and I know it seems lost
I'm aware that my prayer may not be heard or answered
Said this is my prayer,
I am expressing my deepest desires and hopes again
and I know it seems crossed
I'm aware that my prayer may not be aligned with my current circumstances
Gonna give it away, anyway
Despite the above, I'm still going to spread love and kindness to others
Cause that don't matter
The outcome of my prayer doesn't matter
if your love is strong
As long as we have strong love and care for each other
If your love is strong,
Again, as long as we have strong love and care for each other
come and dance with me
Let's celebrate and enjoy life together
If your love is strong,
Once again, as long as we have strong love and care for each other
take a stand with me
Let's fight for what we believe in, together
Gonna give it away, everyday
I'm going to keep spreading love and kindness every day
Cause that don't matter
Just like before, the outcome of my prayer doesn't matter
if your love is strong,
Once again, as long as we have strong love and care for each other
if your love is strong,
Yet again, as long as we have strong love and care for each other
if your love
One more time, as long as we have strong love and care for each other
Na Na Na Na
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Na Na Na Na Na
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Na Na Na Na Na
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Na Na Na Na Na
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Na Na Na Na
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Said this is my prayer,
Once again, I'm expressing my deepest desires and hopes
and I know it seems cross
Once again, I'm acknowledging that my prayer may not be aligned with my current circumstances
Said it, this is my way,
This is the way I want to live my life
is it getting across
Am I successfully communicating my message to others?
Gonna give it away, yeah yeah
I'm going to keep spreading love and kindness, no matter what
Wait in the desert
I'm willing to wait and endure difficult times
if you ask me to yeah yeah yeah yeah
In order to achieve my goals and express my love, I'm willing to endure hardships
Oh, in a sense, the innocence is gone
I'm acknowledging that the world can be harsh and unforgiving, and that we all lose some of our innocence as we grow older
Roll the the years, hopin your wrong
Despite this, I still hope and believe that things can get better and that love can conquer all
Oh innocence, in a sense is gone
Once again, I'm acknowledging that we all lose some of our innocence as we grow older
All through the years, learning your wrong
Despite this, I'm still committed to learning from my mistakes and growing as a person
Na Na Na Na
Instrumental
Na Na Na Na Na
Instrumental
Na Na Na Na Na
Instrumental
Na Na Na Na Na
Instrumental
Na Na Na Na
Instrumental
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Monica Huaman F.
Lyrics:
Said this is my prayer,
and I know it seems lost
Said this is my prayer,
and I know it seems crossed
Gonna give it away, anyway
Cause that don't matter
if your love is strong
If your love is strong,
come and dance with me
If your love is strong,
take a stand with me
Gonna give it away, everyday
Cause that don't matter
if your love is strong,
if your love is strong,
if your love
Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na
Said this is my prayer,
and I know it seems cross
Said it, this is my way,
is it getting across
Gonna give it away, yeah yeah
Wait in the desert
if you ask me to yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh, in a sense, the innocence is gone
Roll the the years, hopin your wrong
Oh innocence, in a sense is gone
All through the years, learning your wrong
Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na
Steve Price
awesome band