Mercury
Oliver Heldens HI-LO & Space 92 Lyrics
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See this the reason why I'm umm, solitaire summer
Solitaire Summer you know
This one of the reasons why right here you know
Stay to yourself you can't really go through the shit
But listen to me
Acting fake to family, but oh, it's for your mental health
You ain't have to dip like that bro, we could've fixed your problems
Why the fuck you think I called you family, man these niggas wildin'
I get offended if I feel you can't depend on me
If I'm not dependable, then that just says a lot about me
Obviously, we both go through problems, but I stay in touch
Guess I just deal with my problems better, I see how you cut
Kept my dollars in rotation, it's no good in the bank
Up the rank, aim to be the shark in the biggest tank
You got discouraged off they IG story, you lost faith in the glory
And people like you bore me
Talking bout what they was going through, nigga stop it
You act like you the only one going though fucking problems
Isolation from the family during battle says a ton
Then they try to ease they way back in once the battle won
Coming up slow, but it's worth the glow
I be passing go, treating life just like monopoly
Scarcity on love, everyone's a thug
You had time to explain, it's too late to try and talk to me
Things in space had shifted, everybody acting weird
Now, everyone intentions are suddenly unclear
Snap of a finger, everybody distant friends
We reached the point where women don't wanna fuck with no man
Niggas emotional cuz they don't got the upper hand
Iffy attitudes make you not wanna shake no hands
Cellphone on silent, you don't want to be disturbed
They ghosting everybody that you love, you on the verge
Use to be your lover, now they not even caring
You call, but they don't answer, that shit will have you embarrassed
That's yo life and you chose to live it
It's not scarcity on love, just a scarcity on folks willing to give it
So love is unlimited, human nature from the start
But you let folks who don't matter to you take the love out yo heart
The next person suffer from you past trauma
A gateway to unnecessary drama
These lyrics delve into the themes of isolation and emotional distance in relationships, both within families and among friends. The opening lines suggest a sense of being on one's own amidst the summer, disconnected from others emotionally. The singer warns against trying to fake emotions or force relationships just for the sake of appearances or mental health, instead advising listeners to "stay to yourself" and not force themselves into situations they cannot handle.
The second verse deals with conflicts within families and the tendency of some people to distance themselves from family members rather than addressing their problems. The singer expresses hurt at being unable to depend on someone close to them, and points out that both parties are likely dealing with their own problems, but that they themselves handle them better. They criticize people who act as if they are the only ones with problems, and urge listeners to be cautious about letting people back into their lives after they have isolated themselves.
The final verse deals with the breakdown of relationships between friends and the isolation that can result. The singer laments the sudden changes in behavior and unclear intentions of those around them, and points out the tendency of many people to avoid emotional connection and ghost those who care about them. They suggest that people may be more willing to give love if they let go of past hurts and stop allowing "folks who don't matter" to affect their relationships.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mercury" suggest a deep sense of loneliness and isolation amidst a world full of emotionally distant people, and encourage listeners to take care of themselves and be wary of relationships that may do them harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Emotions shifted
There has been a change in how people feel
See this the reason why I'm umm, solitaire summer
This is one of the reasons why I'm spending summer alone
Solitaire Summer you know
I am spending summer alone
This one of the reasons why right here you know
This is the reason why
Stay to yourself you can't really go through the shit
It's better to keep to yourself than to deal with the problems others bring
But listen to me
But hear me out
Acting fake to family, but oh, it's for your mental health
Being fake with family is sometimes done for one's own mental health
Could've talked about it but you, chose to distance yourself
You could have discussed it with someone, but you decided to isolate yourself
You ain't have to dip like that bro, we could've fixed your problems
You didn't have to leave like that, we could have helped you solve your problems
Why the fuck you think I called you family, man these niggas wildin'
Why do you think I considered you family? People can be unpredictable.
I get offended if I feel you can't depend on me
It hurts my feelings if I think you can't rely on me
If I'm not dependable, then that just says a lot about me
If I am not dependable, it reflects poorly on me
Obviously, we both go through problems, but I stay in touch
We both have problems, but I make sure to stay connected
Guess I just deal with my problems better, I see how you cut
I suppose I handle my problems better, since I can see how you have isolated yourself
Kept my dollars in rotation, it's no good in the bank
I kept my money moving instead of letting it sit in a bank account
Up the rank, aim to be the shark in the biggest tank
I want to climb to the top and be the best at what I do
You got discouraged off they IG story, you lost faith in the glory
You got discouraged by someone's social media story and lost faith in your own success
And people like you bore me
People who act like you are uninteresting to me
Talking bout what they was going through, nigga stop it
You keep talking about your problems, but it's getting old
You act like you the only one going through fucking problems
You act like you are the only one experiencing difficulties
Isolation from the family during battle says a ton
Choosing to isolate yourself from family during a tough time sends a strong message
Then they try to ease they way back in once the battle won
After the problem is resolved, they try to come back into your life
Coming up slow, but it's worth the glow
Success is coming gradually but it is worth it in the end
I be passing go, treating life just like monopoly
I keep pushing forward in life as if I were playing Monopoly
Scarcity on love, everyone's a thug
There is a lack of love, and everyone seems tough or unapproachable
You had time to explain, it's too late to try and talk to me
You had your chance to explain, but now it is too late to try and talk to me again
Things in space had shifted, everybody acting weird
The situation has changed and everyone is acting strange
Now, everyone intentions are suddenly unclear
We don't know what people's intentions are anymore
Snap of a finger, everybody distant friends
With a flick of a switch, everyone became distant friends
We reached the point where women don't wanna fuck with no man
Women have reached a point where they don't want to be involved with men
Niggas emotional cuz they don't got the upper hand
Men are emotional because they feel like they are not in control
Iffy attitudes make you not wanna shake no hands
Uncertain attitudes make you not want to engage with people
Cellphone on silent, you don't want to be disturbed
Your phone is on silent because you don't want to be bothered
They ghosting everybody that you love, you on the verge
The people you care about are avoiding you and it's making you upset
Use to be your lover, now they not even caring
Someone who used to care for you no longer shows any concern
You call, but they don't answer, that shit will have you embarrassed
You call them, but they don't answer and it's embarrassing
That's yo life and you chose to live it
It's your life and you chose how to live it
It's not scarcity on love, just a scarcity on folks willing to give it
It's not a lack of love, just a lack of people willing to share it
So love is unlimited, human nature from the start
Love is unlimited, it's a part of human nature
But you let folks who don't matter to you take the love out yo heart
You let people who don't matter to you drain the love from your heart
The next person suffer from you past trauma
The next person will suffer from the trauma you've experienced in the past
A gateway to unnecessary drama
It can lead to more drama that is not necessary
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Angelo Willis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Space 92 TO THE SPACE! My fav techno artists ever, super happy he is getting recognized more and more!! Super collab, super drop. Space 92 exploding vibes
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This Friday is crazy, first Hardwell with his single "I feel like dancing", then David Guetta with the remake of "Satisfaction" and then with this great collaboration. Today I win electronic music. Saludos desde MΓ©xico π²π½π
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