Splits:
Split 7" w/ Cease (Pleed/Blacksmith Records)
Split 7" w/ Enemy Soil (Fistheldhigh Records)
Split LP w/ Puritan (King of the Monsters Records)
Split LP w/ Combatwoundedveteran (Schematics Records)
Split LP w/ Holocron (Pleed/Intention Records)
Compilations:
Placebo Compilation (Concurrent Records)
The Brave Do Not Fear The Grave Compilation (Grave Romance/Alveran)
Between A Rock And A Hard Place Compilation (Witching Hour Records)
403 Compilation (Schematics Records)
Che Fest 1999 Compilation (Slowdance Records)
Reversal of Man only:
Self-Titled 7" (Valrico Records)
4 Song Self-Titled Demo (Selfmade)
Revolution Summer 10" (Independence Day Records)
Revolution Summer CD (Schematics Records)
This Is Medicine CD/LP (Ebullition Records)
Discography CD (Schematics Records)
Mercy
Reversal of Man Lyrics
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sent to suffer.
No reason for this misery,
in which we wallow,
to better this country,
where there is no hope.
How can we stand for such treason?
Have mercy on the thousands of lifeless bodies murdered for their money, the power, the greed.
leaving us on our knees,
desperate, sickened at the sight of the red the white and blue
(Fuck your traditions)
The lyrics of the song "Mercy" by Reversal of Man are a powerful commentary on the state of the country and the world as a whole. The opening lines speak to the sense of suffering and despair that many people feel, with the suggestion that this suffering is arbitrary and pointless. The lines "to better this country, where there is no hope" suggest a sense of disillusionment and hopelessness in the face of corruption and societal decay.
The song also takes a strong stance against violence and greed, with the lines "Have mercy on the thousands of lifeless bodies murdered for their money, the power, the greed." This is a clear condemnation of the violence and exploitation that can result from unchecked greed and the lust for power. Finally, the song ends with the powerful line "Fuck your traditions," which can be read as a rejection of the status quo and a call for change.
Overall, "Mercy" is a powerful and incisive commentary on contemporary society, with a message that is both urgent and unapologetic.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are,
We find ourselves in this situation,
sent to suffer.
Sent to experience anguish and pain.
No reason for this misery,
There is no logical basis for this sorrow,
in which we wallow,
We are immersed in and consumed by this grief,
to better this country,
The intention is to improve our nation,
where there is no hope.
There is a complete lack of optimism and faith in something positive.
How can we stand for such treason?
How can we tolerate this offense against our country,
Have mercy on the thousands of lifeless bodies murdered for their money, the power, the greed.
Please show mercy to the numerous dead individuals who were killed for the sake of money, influence, and selfishness.
The home of the brave is crumbling at the foundations,
The nation known for its courageous spirit is deteriorating starting from its fundamentals,
leaving us on our knees,
This situation has brought the population to its heels,
desperate, sickened at the sight of the red the white and blue
We are in a state of despair and horror at the sight of the colors of our nation's flag.
(Fuck your traditions)
We reject and object to your customs, practices, and beliefs.
Contributed by William N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.