Mercy Mercy Me
Robert Palmer Lyrics
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Oh, things ain't what they used to be, no no
Where did all the blue skies go?
Poison is the wind that blows
From the north and south and east
Oh mercy mercy me
Oh, things ain't what they used to be, no no
Ah, fish full of mercury
Ah-ha, ah mercy mercy me
Oh, things ain't what they used to be, no no
Radiation underground and in the sky
Animals and birds who live nearby all die
Whoa mercy mercy me
Oh, things ain't what they used to be
What about this overcrowded land
How much more abuse from man can she stand?
I want you the right way
I want you, but I want you to want me too
Want you to want me baby
Just like I want you
Oh I'll give you all the love that you want in return, sweet darling
Your happyness is all I crave
It's too bad, it's just too sad
You don't want me no more
But I'm gonna change your mind
Some way somehow baby
I want you the right way
I want you, but I want you to want me too
I want you to want me baby
Just like I want you, ooh
Well one way love is just a fantasy, ah sugar
To share is precious, pure and fair, ooh
Don't play with something you should cherish for life, baby
Don't you wanna care?
Lonely out there
I want you the right way
I want you, but I want you to want me too
Want you to want me baby
Just like I want you, ooh
The lyrics to Robert Palmer's song "Mercy Mercy Me" convey a message about the detrimental effects of human actions on the environment. The opening lines mourn the loss of blue skies, a reference to pollution, and the wind that blows it from all directions. The repetition of "things ain't what they used to be" emphasizes that something has gone terribly wrong in the world.
The lyrics go on to detail the specific ways that humans have harmed the planet, including oil waste in the oceans and seas, mercury-filled fish, radiation both underground and in the sky, and the death of animals and birds who live nearby these radiation sources. The final verse introduces the issue of overpopulation and the increasing strain it places on the Earth.
The song asserts that humans need to change their ways and shows that the consequences of continued inaction are dire. The second half of the track abruptly shifts to a love song, perhaps suggesting that the song's protagonist is searching for solace from an otherwise bleak reality by seeking relationships and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa, oh mercy mercy me
Expressing surprise and concern over the current state of the world
Oh, things ain't what they used to be, no no
The world used to be better but not anymore
Where did all the blue skies go?
Questioning the disappearance of the clear, blue skies
Poison is the wind that blows
The air is polluted and harmful
From the north and south and east
The pollution is widespread and coming from all directions
Oil wasted on the oceans and our seas
The precious oil reserves are being carelessly dumped in the oceans
Ah, fish full of mercury
The fish in the ocean are contaminated with harmful toxins
Radiation underground and in the sky
The earth and atmosphere are being contaminated with radioactive materials
Animals and birds who live nearby all die
The radiation is killing off the local wildlife
What about this overcrowded land
Questioning the sustainability of an overcrowded world
How much more abuse from man can she stand?
Expressing concern over the amount of environmental destruction caused by humans
I want you the right way
Directly expressing a desire to be with another person
I want you, but I want you to want me too
Expressing the desire for the other person's reciprocation of feelings
Want you to want me baby
Reiterating the desire for mutual affection
Just like I want you
Emphasizing the depth of the singer's desire
Oh I'll give you all the love that you want in return, sweet darling
Promising to reciprocate the other person's affection
Your happiness is all I crave
Expressing the singer's desire to make the other person happy
It's too bad, it's just too sad
Expressing disappointment over the other person not reciprocating feelings
You don't want me no more
The other person no longer feels the same way
But I'm gonna change your mind
Expressing the singer's determination to win the other person back
Some way somehow baby
Emphasizing the singer's resolve to find a way to win the other person back
Well one way love is just a fantasy, ah sugar
Expressing the futility of a one-sided love
To share is precious, pure, and fair, ooh
Expressing the importance of mutual love
Don't play with something you should cherish for life, baby
Urging the other person not to take love for granted
Don't you wanna care?
Asking the other person if they still care in the same way
Lonely out there
Emphasizing the loneliness that comes from one-sided love
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@fridobotomba5730
So those are not probably the best version of the songs but "the best version" of the song
Mercy mercy me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMT-oiiY7DE
i want you :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li1G6lnYaag
may Mr Palmer rest in peace i love his song every kinda people
@tommeredith7462
I always admired the way Robert Palmer performed.
He basically just delivered the song at hand with not a lot of fanfare.
No fancy dance moves and strutting around like an attention seeking Peacock.
Also when interviewed, Robert prented himself in a dignified manner.
Roberts father was an intelligence officer and Robert said his mannerisms are from his fathers influence.
Always a head shaking thought Robert passed away so soon so early at 53-54 year’s old.
Two of his most loving fans were still living at the time of his death and that was Roberts Mother and Father.
Robert Palmer, a remarkable talent gone too soon.
RIP Mr. Robert Palmer.
@merlotxx
Hello to everyone who commented on my post. I'm still here. at 80+ and going strong.
Thank you all for your comments.
@robertlaverdure60
I use the same Alfred logo and love rip
@robertlaverdure60
Only 60ish bobbyg
@pattyoneill6724
My Dads name was Alfred, but did not look like this 😐!
@cathharper6977
Fantastic song
@maryingolfsrud937
I'll give you all the love you need Sweet darlings.
@elizabethlinsay9193
Robert Palmer had more class and style in his voice than many have in their entire lifetimes. A great loss to the music world.
@razorsharpe3371
@Elizabeth Lindsey
Indeed it was a crushing loss to music when he passed. Robert Palmer was all about talent, style, and class and he is surely missed by so many.
@plectrumsoul
I saw him with vinegar joe just brilliant
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