Mercy Mercy Me
The Strokes featuring Eddie Vedder & Josh Homme Lyrics

Woo ah mercy, mercy me
Expressing deep concern and distress over the current state of society and environment.

Ah, things ain't what they used to be.
Noting the significant degradation and decline of the world compared to the past.

No, no, where did all the blue skies go,
Questioning the disappearance of the clear blue hue in the sky due to pollution and depletion of the ozone layer.

Poison is the wind that blows
The wind's severity is now polluted and toxic, resulting in health risks and danger.

From the north and south and east
Regardless of where it blows from, the pollution is widespread and affecting every direction.

Ah things ain't what they used to be, no, no
Reiterating the fact that the world is no longer as healthy or well-kept as before.

Oil wasted on the ocean and upon
The intentional dumping of oil in the ocean and causing severe damage to marine life and ecosystem.

Our seas fish full of mercury, ah. oh
Marine life like fish have been contaminated with harmful chemicals, particularly mercury, due to human activities and pollution.

What about this over crowded land
The overpopulation of urban areas and overcrowding of land leads to degradation in living standards and quality of life for those living there.

How much more abuse from man can she stand?
Questioning the extent of damage and abuse the planet can handle, indicating the urgent need for environmental responsibility and action.

Oh mercy, mercy me.
The expression of deep sorrow and regret at the state of society and environment.

No, no, no, radiation underground and in the sky;
Noting the damage done by radiation in many ways, including underground and atmospheric.

Animals and birds who live near by are dying oh,
The impact of radiation endangers wildlife in the vicinity and ultimately results in death and destruction of the natural habitat.

Animals and land how much more abuse from man can she stand?
Questioning the extent of damage and abuse the planet can handle, indicating the urgent need for environmental responsibility and action with regards to wildlife and land on Earth.