2) Out of the ashes of nothing in particular, not really a revival of anything, and not claiming allegiance to any stodgy point of view, The Third Degree is rather quite an original band in a rather rehashed market. They're punk, and aside from a rather healthy affinity towards skateboarding, their style of music is not geared toward some predefined mold, but is rather the logical result of three active participants in the Orange County, CA punk/hardcore scene whose rich history is known worldwide.
How active ask these participants you ask? How's this for a resume for these three. Current and past members of : Outspoken, Speak 714, Triceratops, Lost Generation, The Bastard Squad, Blackspot, Caste, The Suppression Swing, Collateral Damage, Chorus of Disapproval, The Piccolo Petes, and Mike V.& The Rats. Just to name a few.
After their debut EP they went on to record a full length entitled "Concrete Warriors" which was released by Livewire Records in 2000. They disbanded sometime in 2002 right around the same time that guitarist, Jason Hampton, formed "The Rats" with professional skateboarder Mike Vallely.
Indecision records released their s/t cd ep
Likewire records released their album "Concrete Warriors"
3) The Third Degree was a 'miami bass' outfit. Its members are Jude Hayes, Sassy L. and Super J.B.
Mercy
The Third Degree Lyrics
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But I gotta stay true
My morals got me on my knees
I'm begging please stop playing games
I don't know what this is
Cos' you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
I said release me
Now you think that I
Will be something on the side
But you got to understand
That I need a woman
Who can take my hand yes I do
I don't know what this is
But you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
Why won't you release me
I'm begging you for mercy
Yes why won't you release me
I'm begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me
Why won't you release me
The lyrics to The Third Degree's song "Mercy" tell the story of a man who is in love with a woman but feels conflicted because his morals are telling him to stay faithful. He pleads with her to stop playing games and release him from her spell because he needs a woman who can take his hand and be a true partner. He acknowledges that she's got him good, and he doesn't know what she's doing, but he knows that he's under her spell.
The chorus is a repetition of his plea for mercy and release, which highlights his desperation to break free from this situation that's causing him so much inner turmoil. He wants her to understand that he needs a real relationship and not something on the side, despite his intense feelings for her. The lyrics are raw and honest about the complexities of love and how it can challenge our morals and beliefs.
Overall, "Mercy" is a powerful R&B track that captures the emotional turmoil of a man torn between his love and his principles.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you
The singer has strong feelings of love for the person they are addressing.
But I gotta stay true
Despite their love, the singer feels a sense of commitment and responsibility to remain loyal to their values.
My morals got me on my knees
The internal conflict between love and loyalty has left the singer feeling emotionally torn and vulnerable.
I'm begging please stop playing games
The person the artist is addressing is engaging in behavior that causes them emotional distress and they want this to stop.
I don't know what this is
The artist is confused about the nature of their relationship with the person they are addressing.
Cos' you got me good
Despite the confusion, the singer recognizes that they have been emotionally manipulated by the person they are addressing.
Just like you knew you would
The singer believes that the person they are addressing intentionally played with their emotions.
But you do it well
The person the artist is addressing has a talent for emotional manipulation.
I'm under your spell
The artist feels entranced and powerless to the influence of the person they are addressing.
You got me begging you for mercy
The artist is pleading with the person they are addressing for emotional relief.
Why won't you release me
The singer is frustrated that the person they are addressing refuses to stop the emotional manipulation.
Now you think that I
The artist addresses the person they are talking to.
Will be something on the side
The person addressed by the singer is not taking their relationship seriously and may see the singer as a casual fling.
But you got to understand
The singer is attempting to explain their point of view to the person they are addressing.
That I need a woman
The singer emphasizes that they have specific needs in a romantic partner.
Who can take my hand yes I do
The artist desires a romantic partner who can provide a sense of emotional stability and support.
I'm begging you for mercy
The artist is continuing to plead with the person they are addressing for emotional relief.
Yes why won't you release me
The singer expresses frustration and confusion at the person's refusal to stop manipulating them.
Writer(s): Stephen Andrew Booker Copyright: Cake Records Ltd.
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DANIEL MAURO
Great band! More energy than Duffy's version. Also, at 2:31, you can see the announcer in the background taking a shot LOL!
Green Blaze
This band got style!!
Red Baron Farm
Love this version
ID
This song always puts me in a good mood
lennyp18
I always maintained that Mercy would sound better with brass in the band. And so it does!
Mt2t m
If you come to this amazing track the singer is Jon Allen. This was a side thing I believe. An amazing sound. Bring them back !!
Pedro Luis Rodríguez Soto
TOP CLASS VERSION! 👏👏👏👏
Dario Western
This song was recently played at a Brisbane 60's nightclub called Nowhere To Run in Woolloongabba in the inner-city area. It got the whole dancefloor packed instantly! :-D <3
blackmanfu
my favorite version of this great song
ludber
WOWWWWWW !!!! Top Cool !!! Not many songs from this band !!! I want MORE !!!