Early life and education
Praiz, a native of Igala in Kogi State was born in Lagos but later relocated to Kaduna in 1992 after his father was transferred there on a missionary work. He is the second child out of five children.[5] He has a National Diploma in Computer Science after graduating from Kaduna Polytechnic.[6]
Mercy
Praiz Lyrics
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O lord have mercy.
Na na na.
If I tell you say you be the only one for me,
Shey you go believe me?
If I tell you say there is other one no na na
Shey you go believe me?
Shey you go believe me?
Ooh na na, shey you go believe me?
Ooh na na, shey you go believe me?
If I tell you say I go marry you come tomorrow,
Shey you go believe me?
If I tell you say I go take away all your sorrow,
Shey you go believe me?
I wish them know wetin you mean to me, them no know.
Shey you go believe me?
Oh na na, shey you go believe me?
Ooh na na, shey you go believe me?
Pre-Oya sampulu, sample the back.
Sampulu, show me your back.
Sampulu, sample the back
Sampulu, wave it up and down.
Sampulu, sample the back
Sampulu, show me your back
Sampulu, sample the back
O lord of mercy, mercy
Mercy dey kill me, Mercy
O lord of Mercy, mercy
wetin dey do me, Mercy
O lord of mercy, mercy
Mercy dey kill me, Mercy
O lord of Mercy, mercy
wetin dey do me, Mercy
O lord of mercy, mercy
Mercy dey kill me, Mercy
O lord of Mercy, mercy
wetin dey do me, Mercy
O lord of mercy, mercy
Mercy dey kill me, Mercy
O lord of Mercy, mercy
wetin dey do me, Mercy
Girl stop, make I treat you like omo omo
You make me high like Alomo
My love for you, e don mature.
Oya baby, kulie oto
Kuliaka nala nwadi uto
Dance for me, egwu di uto
Ngwanu egwu
Pre-Oya sampulu, sample the back.
Sampulu, show me your back.
Sampulu, sample the back
Sampulu, wave it up and down.
Sampulu, sample the back
Sampulu, show me your back
Sampulu, sample the back
O lord of mercy, mercy
Mercy dey kill me, Mercy
O lord of Mercy, mercy
wetin dey do me, Mercy
O lord of mercy, mercy
Mercy dey kill me, Mercy
O lord of Mercy, mercy
wetin dey do me, Mercy
O lord of mercy, mercy
Mercy dey kill me, Mercy
O lord of Mercy, mercy
wetin dey do me, Mercy
O lord of mercy, mercy
Mercy dey kill me, Mercy
O lord of Mercy, mercy
wetin dey do me, Mercy
If I tell you say you be the only one for me,
Shey you go believe me?
If I tell you say there is other one no na na,
Shey you go believe me?
If I tell you say all them skele, me no dey see
Shey you go believe me?
Ooh na na, shey you go believe me
Ooh na na, shey you go believe me
If I tell you say I go marry you come tomorrow,
Shey you go believe me?
If I tell you say I go take away all your sorrow,
Shey you go believe me?
I wish them know wetin you mean to me, them no know.
Shey you go believe me?
Oh na na, shey you go believe me?
Ooh na na, shey you go believe me
Pre-Oya sampulu, sample the back.
Sampulu, show me your back.
Sampulu, sample the back
Sampulu, wave it up and down.
Sampulu, sample the back
Sampulu, show me your back
Sampulu, sample the back
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
The song "Mercy" by Praiz seems to be a love song in which the artist tries to convince his lover that he is devoted to her and she means everything to him. The chorus "O Lord have mercy, mercy, mercy" seems to represent the artist's plea to his lover to believe him every time he tells her that she is the only one for him, and he wants to get married to her and take away all her sorrow. The artist asks his lover if she believes him when he says that he doesn't see any other women beside her or if she believes that he will stay true to her.
The verses echo the chorus by asking the same questions, and the artist promises to treat his lover right and make her happy. The song also has a danceable beat and some Nigerian slang words like "Kulie oto" and "Egwu di uto" that give the song a unique African flavor. Overall, the song "Mercy" is a beautiful love song that celebrates devotion, honesty, and commitment, while also showcasing the artist's soulful vocals and musical skills.
Line by Line Meaning
If I tell you say you be the only one for me,
Shey you go believe me?
Do you trust me, will you believe me if I say you are the only one for me?
If I tell you say there is other one no na na
Shey you go believe me?
Do you trust me, will you believe me if I say there is no other one?
If I tell you say all them skele, me no dey see
Shey you go believe me?
Do you trust me, will you believe me if I say I don't see anyone else?
If I tell you say I go marry you come tomorrow,
Shey you go believe me?
Do you trust me, will you believe me if I say I'll marry you tomorrow?
If I tell you say I go take away all your sorrow,
Shey you go believe me?
Do you trust me, will you believe me if I say I'll take away all your sorrows?
I wish them know wetin you mean to me, them no know.
Shey you go believe me?
Do you trust me, will you believe me if I say they don't know how much you mean to me?
Ooh na na, shey you go believe me?
Do you trust me?
Oya sampulu, sample the back.
Sampulu, show me your back.
Sampulu, sample the back
Sampulu, wave it up and down.
Sampulu, sample the back
Sampulu, show me your back
Sampulu, sample the back
Instructions to dance
O lord of mercy, mercy
Mercy dey kill me, Mercy
O lord of Mercy, mercy
wetin dey do me, Mercy
Asking for mercy and stating that mercy is overwhelming them with emotions
Girl stop, make I treat you like omo omo
You make me high like Alomo
My love for you, e don mature.
Oya baby, kulie oto
Kuliaka nala nwadi uto
Dance for me, egwu di uto
Ngwanu egwu
Flirtatious lyrics urging the girl to dance
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
O lord have mercy mercy mercy (mercy)
Continued plea for mercy
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ofoedavoaff1327
This song so underrated. But you guys have to know that Praiz is very talented
@tylergriffin2499
Facts
@humphreyamadi6943
its a nice song, with pure vocals, good lyrical combinatin, excellent beat, with a dope video... this goes a long way to prove that he can do just about any type of music, he's got the talent, raw talent, i love this song, i love that he sang it and guess what haters, he's gonna give us more of this... great song bro keep it up
@asorockvibes
It's 6yrs and still a Jam
@uluamsam
Love, love, love this song. Definitely going to be played at my wedding.
@calvinyoko7350
Indeed Nigerian artists are putting Africa on the map when it comes to Exclusive music and movies. ...
Even though I from Liberia but I am proud of Nigerians......
There's no other secular music that I can listen to in the US of A except Naija music. ......
@mmemchille8236
#OneLove #OneAfrica
@gpain100
No matter what I'll support Praiz. Whatever kind of music he makes as long as it's not overboard, then I might have to tweet some sense back into him lol. But I don't think Praiz will go down dat path but yeah cool song. Love you
@yemieniade5353
Simply the best amongst the rest .. I never knew Nigeria had this blessed voice..
@Missdaraful
Praiz is true talent undisputed any day. Love love love it!