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a 1960s Brazilian psych group
Mercy
The Paladins Lyrics
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chorus. mercy. is what my baby does to me. mercy!...repeat
mercy how my baby pleases me she's just as swinging as she can be. she sure doesn't know what she does for me.
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The Paladins's song "Mercy" is a love song that describes the intense feelings the singer has for his partner. The lyrics emphasize how much the singer's partner means to him and how she makes him feel. The first verse describes the singer's partner as a "rare kind," someone who is unique and special. The singer further emphasizes her importance, saying that she "sends shivers up [his] spine" and that she is "good for [him]." The chorus emphasizes this feeling of awe and admiration, as the singer asks for "mercy" due to how much his partner affects him.
In the second verse, the singer continues to praise his partner, saying that she pleases him and is "just as swinging as she can be." He notes that she doesn't even realize what she does for him, emphasizing how genuine and effortless her impact is. The chorus repeats, once again emphasizing the power his partner holds over him.
The final verse repeats some of the same ideas from the first verse, such as his partner being a "rare kind" and how she affects him physically. This time, though, the singer notes that his partner tells him that she loves him, which makes his "pulse go go go." This ending shows that the singer's love for his partner is reciprocated and that their relationship is strong.
Line by Line Meaning
my baby is a rare kind she really sends shivers up my spine
My partner is unique and special, and their love and attention give me intense sensations of excitement and nervousness.
my baby is good for me
My partner is beneficial to me in many ways and contributes positively to my life.
my baby is the one for me
I have chosen my partner as the one I want to be with, and I am committed to them.
mercy. is what my baby does to me. mercy!...repeat
The way my partner loves and pleases me is so intense and powerful that it feels like a mercy or a gift.
mercy how my baby pleases me she's just as swinging as she can be
The way my partner moves and delights me is so lively and engaging that it feels like they are swinging or dancing with me.
she sure doesn't know what she does for me
My partner may not realize how much they mean to me and how deeply they affect me with their actions and words.
when she whispers that she loves me so she makes my pulse go go go!
When my partner expresses their love for me, it has a physical effect on me that makes my heart beat faster and stronger.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, JOHNNY BOND PUBLICATIONS
Written by: LAWRENCE A. COLLINS (US 1)
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