Mercies
Sonnie Badu Lyrics

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Let your mercies fall
Let the spirit dwell
God let your fire burn in me

Repeat
Oo Lord 3x
Let your mercies fall on me 3x
Lord let your mercies fall on me

Repeat
Oo Lord 3x
Let your reign fall on me 3x
Lord your reign fall on me

Repeat
Oo Lord 3x
Let your fire burn in me 3x
Lord let your fire burn in me

Oo Lord 3x
Let your river flow with me
O lord lord lord lord

Oo lord my god
How excellent is your name
You come like the fire
You flow like the rain
Flow like the river

Let your river flow with me
Let your river flow with me

Repeat
Oo Lord 3x

Let your spirit dwell in me
Lord let your spirit dwell in me

Overall Meaning

Sonnie Badu's song "Mercies" is a powerful prayer that expresses the singer's desire for God's presence to be more evident in his life. The lyrics are a plea for God's mercy, reign, fire, and spirit to descend upon the singer and make him more receptive to the divine. The repetition of the opening lines "let your mercies fall, let the spirit dwell, God let your fire burn in me" underscores the singer's urgency and faith in God's ability to respond to his supplications. The song's cadence and melody lend depth and richness to the straightforward lyrics, and the memorable chorus makes it easy to follow and sing along.

The song's focus on God's attributes also signals a reverence and awe for the divine. The allusion to God's name being "excellent" highlights his supremacy and power over all things. The metaphor of God coming like fire, rain, and a river builds on this theme of divine power and presence. It speaks to God's ability to transform the singer's life and the world around him. Taken together, these lyrics reveal a deep yearning for a closer relationship with God and a recognition of the profound impact this relationship can have on one's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Let your mercies fall
I am asking God to shower me with his kindness and compassion.

Let the spirit dwell
I pray that the Holy Spirit may take residence in me and guide me always.

God let your fire burn in me
I desire for God to ignite a burning passion in me to serve him and follow his will.

Let your mercies fall on me 3x
I am pleading with God to have mercy on me and bless me with his grace.

Let your reign fall on me 3x
I request that God may rule and reign over every aspect of my life.

Let your fire burn in me 3x
I ask God to ignite my soul with a deep desire for his will and presence in my life.

Let your river flow with me
I desire for God's spirit to flow in and through me like a river, guiding and nourishing me.

O lord my god
I acknowledge God as my lord and master.

How excellent is your name
I praise the name of God as it fills me with awe and wonder at his greatness.

You come like the fire
I experience God's powerful presence in my life like a blazing fire.

You flow like the rain
I feel God's grace and blessings pouring down on me like rain.