Have Mercy
Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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Have mercy on a good man, and help him we pray Jah man.
Have mercy on a good girl, and help her we pray Jah man.
Man was made to suffer, yeah, and women were made to feel the pain.
Stay by our side and guide us we pray Jah man.
Give us all your blessing, and help us we pray Jah man.
Change them who's gone astray, and show them the way Jah man.
Make this an everlasting example we pray Jah man, yeah.
Man was made to suffer, yeah, yeah, and women was made to feel the pain.
Have mercy on a good man, and help him we pray Jah man.
Have mercy on a good girl, and help her we pray Jah man.
The “Have Mercy” song by Mighty Diamonds is a reggae tune that seeks Jah's guidance and mercy for good people amidst the struggles they face. The song starts with an invocation to Jah, asking him to guide them through their difficult journeys. It is evident from the start that they believe that Jah is their only hope in this world, and they plead with him to have mercy on the good people who are trying to make their way through life.
The song also speaks to the plight of men and women, who seem to be born to suffer and feel pain, respectively. This line is a commentary on the unequal treatment of the genders in society, which is a ubiquitous theme in reggae music. The song's authors believe that Jah has the power to change this state of affairs and make life fairer for all people. They ask Jah to give them his blessings, and they believe that with his help, they can surmount any obstacle they encounter.
The song's central message is a plea for Jah to intervene in the world's affairs and make things right. They believe that Jah can serve as an example to all who are lost and straying from the path of righteousness. Overall, the song is a call to action, urging all good people to stand firm in their faith and rely on Jah for guidance and mercy.
Line by Line Meaning
Guide us Jah man, guide us Jah man, oh yeah.
Please guide us, Jah, and stay by our side.
Have mercy on a good man, and help him we pray Jah man.
Show compassion to good people and assist them, Jah.
Have mercy on a good girl, and help her we pray Jah man.
Show compassion to good women and assist them, Jah.
Man was made to suffer, yeah, and women were made to feel the pain.
Humans were designed to endure hardship and women experience a particular type of suffering.
Stay by our side and guide us we pray Jah man.
Please remain with us and give us direction, Jah.
Give us all your blessing, and help us we pray Jah man.
Bless us and provide us with aid, Jah.
Time is running out, but we need no one, not to cry nor shout.
We are aware of the limited time we have left, but we will not panic or make a commotion.
Change them who's gone astray, and show them the way Jah man.
Assist those who have lost their way and guide them back on the correct path, Jah.
Make this an everlasting example we pray Jah man, yeah.
We hope this serves as a timeless lesson, Jah.
Have mercy on a good man, and help him we pray Jah man.
Show compassion to good people and assist them, Jah.
Have mercy on a good girl, and help her we pray Jah man.
Show compassion to good women and assist them, Jah.
Contributed by Micah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.