Mercy
Shawn Mende Lyrics

You've got a hold of me
I am under your influence.

Don't even know your power
I am unaware of the magnitude of your control over me.

I stand a hundred feet
I am confident and independent.

But I fall when I'm around you
I lose my strength and self-assurance in your presence.

Show me an open door
You tease me by offering me hope.

Then you go and slam it on me
You crush my hopes and dreams.

I can't take anymore
I am reaching my breaking point.

I'm saying baby
I am asking for your understanding and compassion.

Please have mercy on me
I am pleading for your kindness and forgiveness.

Take it easy on my heart
I am vulnerable and sensitive.

Even though you don't mean to hurt me
I know you do not intend to cause me pain.

You keep tearing me apart
Your actions have a devastating effect on me.

Would you please have mercy, mercy on my heart
I am asking you to spare me from any further pain and distress.

I'd drive through the night
I am willing to go to any lengths to be close to you.

Just to be near you, baby
I crave your company and attention.

Heart open, testify
I am revealing my innermost feelings to you.

Tell me that I'm not crazy
I need your reassurance and validation.

I'm not asking for a lot
I have modest expectations.

Just that you're honest with me
I value honesty and transparency in our relationship.

My pride is all I got
I am proud of myself and my accomplishments.

I'm a puppet on your string
I am controlled and manipulated by you.

And even though you got good intentions
I believe you have positive motives.

I need you to set me free
I require your help to break free from your hold on me.

Consuming all the air inside my lungs
You have taken over my every thought and emotion.

Ripping all the skin from off my bones
You have caused me extreme pain and anguish.

I'm prepared to sacrifice my life
I am willing to give everything for you.

I would gladly do it twice
I am dedicated and committed to you.

I'm begging you for mercy, mercy
I am desperately asking for your mercy and compassion.

Begging you, begging you, please, baby
I am pleading with you to show me kindness.

Ooh, I'm begging you, I'm begging you
I am imploring you to help me.