His second studio album Illuminate (2016) also debuted at number one in the US, with its singles "Treat You Better" and "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" reaching the top 10 in several countries. His self-titled third studio album (2018) was supported by the lead single "In My Blood". The album's number one debut in the US made Mendes the third-youngest artist to achieve three number one albums. In 2019, he released the hit singles "If I Can't Have You" and "Señorita", with the latter peaking atop the US Billboard Hot 100. His fourth studio album, Wonder (2020), made Mendes the youngest male artist ever to top the Billboard 200 with four studio albums.
Among his accolades, Mendes has won 13 SOCAN awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, eight Juno Awards, eight iHeartRadio MMVAs, two American Music Awards, and received three nominations for a Grammy Award and one nomination for a Brit Award. In 2018, Time named Mendes as one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list.
Mercy
Shawn Mendes Lyrics
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Mhm-mhm-mhm
You've got a hold of me
Don't even know your power
I stand a hundred feet
But I fall when I'm around you
Show me an open door
Then you go and slam it on me
I can't take anymore
I'm saying
Baby, please have mercy on me
Take it easy on my heart
Even though you don't mean to hurt me
You keep tearing me apart
Would you please have mercy, mercy on my heart?
Would you please have mercy, mercy on my heart?
Mhm-mhm-mhm
I'd drive through the night
Just to be near you baby
Heart open, testify
Tell me that I'm not crazy
I'm not asking for a lot
Just that you're honest with me
My pride is all I got
I'm saying
Baby, please have mercy on me
And take it easy on my heart
Even though you don't mean to hurt me
You keep tearing me apartWould you please have mercy on me
I'm a puppet on your strings
And even though you got good intentions
I need you to set me free
Would you please have mercy, mercy on my heart?
Would you please have mercy, mercy on my heart?
Consuming all the air inside my lungs
Ripping all the skin from off my bones
I'm prepared to sacrifice my life
I would gladly do it twice
Consuming all the air inside my lungs
Ripping all the skin from off my bones
I'm prepared to sacrifice my life
I would gladly do it twice
Oh, please have mercy on me
Take it easy on my heart
Even though you don't mean to hurt me
You keep tearing me apart
Would you please have mercy on me
I'm a puppet on your string
And even though you got good intentions
I need you to set me free
I'm begging you for mercy, mercy
I'm begging you, begging you please baby
I'm begging you for mercy, mercy
Oh, I'm begging you, I'm begging you, yeah
Mhm-mhm-mhm
In "Mercy," Shawn Mendes sings about being in a toxic relationship where he is being controlled by the other person. He admits that the other person has a strong hold over him and that he falls for them even though he knows they are hurting him. He pleads with the other person to be kinder to him and to stop tearing him apart. He even says that he would sacrifice his life for them, but he needs to be set free from their control.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a very vulnerable position and is willing to do anything to keep the other person in his life, despite the harm they are causing. He expresses his desire for honesty and openness from the other person, and his plea for mercy implies that he has been hurt badly in the past. The line, "Consuming all the air inside my lungs, Ripping all the skin from off my bones," is particularly descriptive of the emotional and psychological pain he is experiencing.
In summary, "Mercy" is a powerful song that deals with the theme of control and vulnerability in relationships. It highlights the destructive nature of toxic relationships and the importance of being honest and kind to those we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a hold of me
You have an emotional hold on me
Don't even know your power
You may be unaware of the control you have over me
I stand a hundred feet
I try to be strong, but I feel vulnerable around you
But I fall when I'm around ya
You weaken my resolve and cause me to give in to you
Show me an open door
Give me a sign of hope
Then you go and slam it on me
But then you take away that hope
I can't take anymore
I've reached my limit
I'm saying, baby
I'm asking you, my love
Please have mercy on me
Be gentle with my heart and emotions
Take it easy on my heart
Don't do anything that will harm me emotionally
Even though you don't mean to hurt me
I know you don't intend to hurt me, but you do
You keep tearing me apart
You keep causing emotional pain and distress
I'd drive through the night
I'd do anything to be with you
Just to be near you, baby
To be close to you, my love
Heart open, testify
I am willing to be vulnerable and honest with you
Tell me that I'm not crazy
Assure me that my feelings for you are real and not imagined
I'm not asking for a lot
I don't need much from you
Just that you're honest with me
Just be truthful with me about your feelings and intentions
My pride is all I got
My self-worth is important to me
Please have mercy on me
Please treat me gently and with kindness
I'm a puppet on your strings
I am under your control
And even though you got good intentions
I know you mean well
I need you to set me free
But I need to be free from your emotional grasp
Consuming all the air inside my lungs
You take away all of my breath, my life force
Ripping all the skin from off my bones
You cause me physical and emotional pain
I'm prepared to sacrifice my life
I am willing to give everything for your love
I would gladly do it twice
I would do it all over again for you
I'm begging you for mercy
I am pleading with you to treat me kindly
Ooh, I'm begging you, I'm begging you, yeah
I am earnestly asking for your mercy and love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Danny Parker, Isley Juber, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theharshtruthoutthere
@@_MichaelCordeiro Being a Christian (the follower of Christ):
- calls upon the name of THE LORD: Psalms 145:18 ,
Psalms 55:16 ,
Isaiah 55:6
- coming to repentance,
Luke 5:32
- going through new birth (baptized by the SPIRIT and by the water), 1 Corinthians 12:13 , John 3:7
- coming out from Babylon (the city life), Revelation 18:4, Mark 8:36 ,
Matthew 16:26 , Luke 9:25 ,
Ecclesiastes 1:3
- flees from fornication: 1 Corinthians 6:18 ,
1 Thessalonians 4:3
- analysing their own life and life in general, 2 Corinthians 13:5
- have their Inner mans eyes and ears open: Mark 8:18 , 2 Chronicles 7:15 , Matthew 13:16
- Judges – judges – judges, themselves and life in general in: John 7:24
- seeks out 1st the KINGDOM OF GOD: Matthew 6:33
- have no worries nor thoughts about what they shall eat or wear: Matthew 6:31 ,
Luke 12:22 ,
Matthew 6:25 ,
Luke 12:29
- is not a friend with the world, but exposes the wicked: Ephesians 5:11 , Psalms 26:5 , James 4:4
- goes through the persecution: Luke 6:22 , Matthew 5:44 ,John 15:18 , 1 John 3:13
- has outworldly peace: John 14:27
- fears not any man, but has the sobering fear of GOD in him: Matthew 10:28 , 1 John 4:18
- rightly dividing the word of truth: 2 Timothy 2:15
- is both, the believer of the word and the doer of it also:
James 1:23 ,
Matthew 7:21
- have no idols not graven images: Isaiah 42:17 , Micah 5:13 , Isaiah 42:8 ,
Deuteronomy 7:5 ,
Habakkuk 2:18,
Hosea 13:2
Psalms 78:58
- worship GOD in SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH:
John 4:24
- are peacemakers: Matthew 5:9, Hebrews 12:14 ,
Romans 12:18
- are sober minded: 1 Peter 1:13 , Titus 2:6 , Titus 2:2 , 1 Peter 4:7 ,
1 Peter 5:8
- GOES AND SINS NO MORE: John 8:11
The truthful lyrics of the gaga song: born this way:
There is a problem about who we are, we live with sinful nature.
We all are called to REPENTANCE, to change our minds and our hearts.
We all are called back HOME, but PRIDE keeps us far.
So lets humble ourselves before GOD/CHRIST and lets answer to the calling.
We have sinned and felled short in the glory of GOD and without repenting we are at the wrong path.
How can we ask for love if there is none in us, we abuse ourselves and others daily.
How can we say we`re good if only do is sin, we telling lies, stealing lives, and destroying the light.
Yea we were born a sinner, lifelong sinful nature, but now we all are called to have new birth.
Don`t stay a sinner, become a new creature in Christ who promise to give you a warm heart.
Yea we were born sinners, but in Christ can we be brand new, without a sin of any kind.
Be you black or white, small or great, GOD through Christ calls all home.
Are we gonna answer or is our hearts grown cold? Our eyes and ears have we closed?
Are we all lost cases or is there still a chance that some of us shall be saved?
If we could change our lives, would we took the chance?
Or are we quick to say: “no, thanks, im good”?
@mia-mq2in
shawn, you have come so far since I first discovered you. First, you were that adorable fourteen year old, who did covers on youtube, taking all our hearts at that very moment we watched you, your voice more powerful than the sun, shining its rays onto earth. Than you continued to bloom, joining magcon, meeting us mini mendes fans, who had done anything to meet you. After that, you became signed with island records, astonishing everyone over the radio. Nowadays everyone knows your name. I'm so proud to be a fan. And I never will stop being one.
@missmendes2744
Mallory Mendes CD
@spitzeraxz52
Yes yes , 5 years...
@merissatucker593
my favorite songs from Shawn Mendes:
1)Stitches
2)Mercy
3)Treat you better
-The voice of an ANGEL right here
@aliensareamazing8551
Merissa Tucker mines mercy
Treat you better
Ruin
Stitches
Every other song by shawn
@miriamgrande8943
Aliens AreAmazing!xx ah mine are
-running low
-act like you love me
-bring it back
@olil8177
miriam grande
-bad reputation
- Never be alone × hey there Delilah
-like this
@KancieloveKancie
Same
@catmoon4074
Shawn is an angel with the best voice! ❤
@siaramendez4266
rlly cat I agree