Mercy
Team B.I Lyrics

Nigga like
I am someone who belongs to a group that faces systemic oppression and discrimination.

Show her Mercy on a nigga like me
I am pleading for the mercy of a woman who is special to me despite my shortcomings.

Oluwani
This is a Yoruba word that translates to 'God owns.'

Her Blessings never pass me by
I am grateful for the blessings that I receive from this special woman, and they never fail to come my way.

Even when am wrong or right
Whether I am behaving appropriately or not, this woman remains by my side and supports me.

She be my umbrella
This woman is my protector and shields me from life's hardships.

Singing in the rain like Mr. jailer ye
This line references the song 'Mr. Jailer' by Nigerian musician Asa, and describes how this special woman remains positive and optimistic even during tough times, like in the movie Singing In The Rain.

For a very long time
This indicates that the artist has been struggling for some time with this special woman.

You showed me all the wrong signs
The woman was doing things that seemed negative or harmful to the artist, but this was not actually the case.

Girl your love is tender
The love that this woman has for the artist is gentle and soft.

And is better , in any weather
The love that this woman has for the singer is strong and resilient, and can withstand anything that comes their way.

My Angel of Mercy ye
The artist sees this woman as an angel who provides mercy and grace to him.

Na u be blessing me ye
This woman is a blessing to the singer, and he is grateful for her presence in his life.

Freedom and Mercy
These are two concepts that are interrelated, and the singer is exploring how they might impact his relationship with this woman.

Might bring you suffering
The pursuit of freedom and mercy might result in pain or difficulty for this woman.

Always give her blessings
Despite the potential suffering, the artist wants to ensure that this woman always receives blessings and is taken care of.

Person way Dey guide me here
There is someone who has been guiding the artist to this point in his life, and he wants to acknowledge their influence.

No dey sleep no dey slumber ye
This person is always present and watchful, ensuring that the singer is safe and guided properly.

So I sip on my Henny
The singer is drinking Hennessy, a brand of cognac, to relax and unwind.

Bottle way I open
The artist recently opened a bottle of cognac.

That's why i say amen
The artist is expressing gratitude for the good things in his life, including this woman, and saying 'amen' as a sign of agreement.

(Always like) She's Always like Always like me She be Blessing for a jigger me Shows her Mercy on a nigga like me
The artist is reiterating his gratitude for this woman, who always blesses him and shows him mercy, despite his flaws.

Felony on my name oh why
The singer has a criminal charge on his record, and is questioning why he has to deal with this label.

Steady waiting on da judgment time
The artist is waiting anxiously for his fate to be determined by a court of law.

Who call the popo only god knows am
The singer is unsure of who called the police on him, but they believe that it was for a good reason.

My intentions for you is good Trust that
The singer is reassuring his special woman that he has good intentions for their relationship, and she should trust him.

Look what you did to me
The singer is acknowledging that this woman has had a huge impact on his life and his actions.

Enchanting my soul with your secret gift
This woman has given the artist something special that has changed his life, and he is mystified and enchanted by it.

How come we are still in love like this
The artist is reflecting on how he and the woman are still in love, despite everything that they have been through together.

Heavenly Father, Something in my head say I carry Grace
The singer is praying to God, and believes that he has been blessed with grace to carry him through his struggles.

(Always like) She's Always like Always like me She be Blessing for a jigger me Shows her Mercy on a nigga like me
The singer is reiterating his gratitude for this woman, who always blesses him and shows him mercy, despite his flaws.

Am not picking no call right now
The artist is choosing not to answer his phone at the moment.

Unknown number been calling all night
Someone has been calling the artist from an unknown number repeatedly throughout the night.

Who be the caller only God know am
The artist is unsure who is calling him, and is leaving it up to fate.

Show her Mercy on a nigga like me me
The singer is once again pleading for the mercy of this special woman, who is important to him despite his flaws.

Nigga like Show her Mercy on a nigga like me
The artist is acknowledging that he is a part of a group that faces systemic oppression and discrimination, and is pleading for the mercy of this special woman who is important to him despite his shortcomings.