Mercy Mercy Me
Washington Jr. Grover Lyrics

In Washington Jr. Grover's song "Mercy Mercy Me," the songwriter laments on how the world has changed for the worse, and how humanity's indiscriminate use of technology and abuse of nature has resulted in an irreparable impact on the world. The song starts with the singer remarking that "things ain't what they used to be," and wondering what happened to bright blue skies that aren't darkened by pollution. He then talks about how the wind carries toxic fumes and how the earth's oceans have been polluted with oil, which has caused the fish to be full of mercury, a hazardous substance. The singer continues to ask how much more the earth can take from humanity, as it is already overburdened with environmental and man-made pollution.

The singer then shifts his focus on the subject of land pollution, and how an overpopulated world is leading to a lack of space, and the abuse of land, underground and in the sky. The singer mourns the loss of innocent animals and birds that have become victims of human pollution, and how the world is reaching a tipping point. In the final verse, the singer bursts out asking for mercy in light of humanity's ever-growing abuse of nature, the earth, and all living creatures.

Overall, the song is a poignant take on environmental concerns, and how humans must strive to take care of the earth, or face the consequences of devastating damage done.

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