Hussle was murdered outside his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.
Mercy
Nipsey Hussle Lyrics
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Lord have mercy
I did a lot in this life
So I fight I'm survived, Lord have mercy
Oh mercy, mercy, please
Mercy, mercy, mercy, please
Lord have mercy
Oh mercy, mercy, please
Now, standin' at the crossroads
Starin' at the cosmos
I'm a product of this gang bang
Where we end up, only God knows
How do I grow up out this self hate
I'm just tryna get myself straight
I'm so caught up in this wealth race
'Cause I know I'm takin' hell's taste
Look, chef flame to your soul with us
When in Rome do what's Rome with us
Pops wasn't in the home with us
So we follow suit, look up to these old niggas
I can tell you how it go nigga
Light the fire with the flame, explode nigga
Look, but you gotta be a cold nigga
With the yellow brick road, brimstone nigga
We were born until we die of sin
Lord have mercy
I did a lot in this life
So I fight I'm survived, Lord have mercy
Oh mercy, mercy, please
Mercy, mercy, mercy, please
Lord have mercy
Oh mercy, mercy, please
Mercy, mercy, Lord have mercy
In "Mercy," Nipsey Hussle reflects on his personal struggles and the struggles of his community. The opening lines, "We were born until we die of sin/Lord have mercy," allude to the idea that sin and suffering are inevitable in life. Throughout the song, Nipsey speaks about his experiences growing up in a gang-ridden neighborhood and how it has shaped his worldview. He talks about his desire to escape the cycle of violence and self-hatred that is so prevalent in his community.
The chorus, "Oh mercy, mercy, please/Mercy, mercy, mercy, please/Lord have mercy," is a plea for mercy and guidance in the face of adversity. Nipsey acknowledges that he has made mistakes in his life, but he is determined to keep fighting and survive. He also recognizes that he cannot do it alone, and he needs help from a higher power.
In the second verse, Nipsey reflects on the influences that led him down the path of gang violence. He talks about the absence of his father and how he looked up to older gang members as role models. He also acknowledges the temptation of material wealth and the toll it takes on his soul.
Overall, "Mercy" is a powerful reflection on the struggles of life and the determination to overcome them. Nipsey's honest and raw lyrics speak to the experiences of many people in similar situations, and his heartfelt plea for mercy is a reminder that there is always hope and help available.
Line by Line Meaning
We were born until we die of sin
Our lives are full of sin from birth until death
Lord have mercy
Asking for God's forgiveness and compassion
I did a lot in this life
I've accomplished much in my life
So I fight I'm survived, Lord have mercy
I continue to fight and survive despite my struggles and mistakes, asking for God's mercy
Oh mercy, mercy, please
Please have mercy on me
Mercy, mercy, mercy, please
Again, asking for mercy
Now, standin' at the crossroads
At a pivotal point in life where a decision must be made
Starin' at the cosmos
Contemplating the vastness of the universe
I'm a product of this gang bang
My life has been influenced by gang violence and culture
Where we end up, only God knows
We don't know where our choices and actions will lead us, only God knows
How do I grow up out this self hate
How do I move past my self-loathing and negative thoughts
I'm just tryna get myself straight
Trying to improve myself and my situation
I'm so caught up in this wealth race
I'm focused on acquiring wealth at any cost
'Cause I know I'm takin' hell's taste
Aware that my pursuit of wealth may lead to negative consequences
Look, chef flame to your soul with us
We bring the heat and passion to everything we do
When in Rome do what's Rome with us
When in our world, follow our rules and ways
Pops wasn't in the home with us
My father wasn't present in my life
So we follow suit, look up to these old niggas
We emulate the behavior and actions of older men in our community
I can tell you how it go nigga
I know how things work in our community
Light the fire with the flame, explode nigga
We bring energy and passion to everything we do
Look, but you gotta be a cold nigga
You need to be tough and hardened to survive in our world
With the yellow brick road, brimstone nigga
Despite challenges and obstacles, we must pursue success and prosperity
Oh mercy, mercy, please
Continuing to ask for mercy and compassion
Mercy, mercy, Lord have mercy
Asking God for mercy once again
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ERMIAS ASGHEDOM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fabco7
All praises to the Most high! Father forgive us for our sin. Help us and guide us out of the hands of these devils
@peanutnitti7073
amen 🙏🏼
@jay9ether
God is risen! Go with faith in peace brother 🔐👑
@fabco7
@@jay9ether Likewise brother
@FollowMe4WhatThizzSmirkishwayz
Amen
@johnnyware7239
Amen 🙏🏽
@focusallday09
Still trying to understand, why does this song not have over a MILLION VIEWS! This song sends chills!!!!
@Daniel-ll2dm
There’s countless nip songs not over a million views it’s insane
@disrespect-_trip7119
@@Daniel-ll2dm he didn’t care doe
@Daniel-ll2dm
@@disrespect-_trip7119 yeah he just made music he even said he cares more about the money than fame