Mercy Mercy Me
Tony Remy Lyrics
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Ah, things ain't what they used to be.
No, no, where did all the blue skies go,
Poison is the wind that blows
From the north and south and east
Woo mercy, mercy me
Ah things ain't what they used to be, no, no
Our seas fish full of mercury, ah. oh
Ah things ain't what they used to be
What about this over crowded land
How much more abuse from man can she stand?
Oh mercy, mercy me.
Ah things ain't what they used to be.
No, no, no, radiation underground and in the sky;
Animals and birds who live near by are dying oh,
Oh mercy, mercy me.
Ah things ain't what they used to be.
No, no, no, radiation underground and in the sky;
Animals and land how much more abuse from man can she stand?
The lyrics of Tony Remy's "Mercy Mercy" express an urgent cry for a better world, a longing for a bygone era when nature was in harmony and human beings lived in balance with their surroundings. The song opens with the refrain "Woo ah mercy, mercy me, ah things ain't what they used to be" which sets the tone of lamentation and mourning for the changes that have taken place. The reference to "blue skies" that have disappeared and the "poison" that blows from all directions points to the drastic effects of pollution and environmental degradation. The second verse underscores the impact of man-made disasters on the environment such as oil spills that have harmed marine life, and the presence of mercury in fish.
The final verse is a plea for mercy for the earth, as the accumulation of damage and abuse has taken its toll on both animals and land. The repetition of "mercy, mercy me" emphasizes the urgent need for action and the desire for a world that is sustainable, just, and fair. The song conveys a powerful message about the importance of protecting the earth, our home, and the need to work towards a more sustainable future.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo ah mercy, mercy me
Expressing a sense of worry and despair
Ah, things ain't what they used to be.
The current state of things is not as good as it was in the past
No, no, where did all the blue skies go,
A lament about the loss of clear skies
Poison is the wind that blows
The wind is polluted and dangerous
From the north and south and east
All directions are affected by this pollution
Woo mercy, mercy me
Expressing a sense of worry and despair
Oil wasted on the ocean and upon
Oil spills are damaging the ocean and its inhabitants
Our seas fish full of mercury, ah. oh
Fish are being contaminated with toxic mercury
What about this over crowded land
A concern about overpopulation and the impact it has on the environment
How much more abuse from man can she stand?
How much more damage to the environment can be inflicted before it can't take it anymore
No, no, no, radiation underground and in the sky;
Concern about radioactive materials contaminating the environment and the air we breathe
Animals and birds who live near by are dying oh,
Animals and birds are suffering the effects of radiation exposure
Ah things ain't what they used to be.
The current state of things is not as good as it was in the past
Oh mercy, mercy me.
Expressing a sense of worry and despair
Animals and land how much more abuse from man can she stand?
How much more damage to the environment can be inflicted before it can't take it anymore
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Written by: Marvin Gaye
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