At Your Mercy
Xymox Clan of Lyrics
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She said she felt so lonely
I don’t know what to do with myself
She ‘s a girl who looks much younger
She’s a girl who acts much stronger
She’s got something on her mind
She tempts me with all her female charm
Desire reveals itself in calm
I build up defences one mile high
But I am weak like a nursling child
Truth and love shall dwell below a quivering smile
She said she’d always loved me, She said she’d always need me
She said she’d always loved me, She said she’d always need me
How could I break away when she said please stay today
She knew I was going, she knew I was going away
She favours nude existence
No mask, no camouflage
She’ll carry you away and let you join her dance
She pretends all is well and lovely
She took my hand and squeezed it softly
She wanted more than just sympathy
She asked me to come inside
She tried so hard to keep me satisfied
She said she’d always loved me, She said she’d always need me
She said she’d always loved me, She said she’d always need me
How could I break away when she said, please stay today
She knew I was going, she knew I was going away
She said she’d always loved me, She said she’d always need me
She said she’d always loved me, She said she’d always need me
She told me of an old song and why it never rained
She told me of her memories of New Dawn Fades
The song "At Your Mercy" by Xymox Clan could be interpreted as a story of unrequited love and vulnerability. The opening lines, "She said 'you're the one and only'/She said she felt so lonely" sets the stage for the singer to be in a position of power and the woman to be vulnerable. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the woman holds more power over the singer than he initially thought. The lyric "I build up defences one mile high/But I am weak like a nursling child/Truth and love shall dwell below a quivering smile" reveals the singer's inner struggle to maintain his cool, while also being drawn towards the woman's genuine feelings for him. He is torn between his defenses and his own vulnerability.
The woman in the song is described as someone who uses her feminine charm to tempt the singer. She is also portrayed as someone who "favors nude existence" and has a free spirit, as she "carries you away and lets you join her dance". The singer is clearly drawn to her, but is also hesitant to fully commit to her. This conflict is further illustrated in the verse when she "asked me to come inside/She tried so hard to keep me satisfied/She said she’d always loved me, she said she’d always need me". The singer is hesitant to completely let his guard down, despite her advances.
Line by Line Meaning
She said "you're the one and only"
She expressed that I am unique and there is no one like me in her life.
She said she felt so lonely
She confessed to feeling isolated and lacking companionship.
I don't know what to do with myself
I am unsure of how to handle the situation.
She's a girl who looks much younger
She appears to be much younger than her actual age.
She’s a girl who acts much stronger
She embodies an inner strength that is not always apparent on the surface.
She’s got something on her mind
She is preoccupied with a particular thought or idea.
She tempts me with all her female charm
She uses her feminine allure to seduce and entice me.
Desire reveals itself in calm
The intensity of my desire is evident despite my composed demeanor.
I stare at her and I wonder why
I gaze at her intently, perplexed by my own reactions to her.
I build up defenses one mile high
I construct emotional barriers to prevent myself from getting too close.
But I am weak like a nursling child
Despite my efforts to resist her, I am vulnerable and defenseless in her presence.
Truth and love shall dwell below a quivering smile
My true emotions, including love, exist beneath a surface veneer of composure.
She said she'd always loved me, She said she'd always need me
She professed her undying love and dependence on me.
How could I break away when she said please stay today
I felt obligated to remain with her when she pleaded for me to stay.
She knew I was going, she knew I was going away
She was aware that I intended to leave.
She favours nude existence
She prefers a lifestyle that is simple and unadorned.
No mask, no camouflage
She doesn't hide behind pretense or deception.
She'll carry you away and let you join her dance
She will sweep you up and invite you to partake in her passionate and carefree way of living.
She pretends all is well and lovely
She puts on a facade of contentment and happiness, even when things are not going well.
She took my hand and squeezed it softly
She conveyed her affection through a gentle physical gesture.
She wanted more than just sympathy
She desired a deeper emotional connection and understanding.
She asked me to come inside
She urged me to enter her world and be a part of her life.
She tried so hard to keep me satisfied
She made every effort to ensure my happiness and contentment.
She told me of an old song and why it never rained
She shared a personal story or memory about a particular song and its connection to a lack of rainfall.
She told me of her memories of New Dawn Fades
She recounted her recollections of a specific event or time period in her past.
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnburgess2384
Still going from the eighties. To stand the cruel test of time and to sound as great now. Testament to a great band even allowing for the change within the band over the years.
@victordiaz2662
Ah good song still after all these years
@johnburgess2384
Totally agree.
@johnburgess2384
Don’t think there is one song/track/cover version that I don’t like or not keen on . They just smash everything they do.
@iamSYKOstudios
such a good song
@CarlosGutierrez-xs9gx
Sounds like The Cure. But this band is more dark, keeping 80s Style. Great Band.
@johnburgess2384
Still going from the eighties. What a mother fuckin band these are.
@mudcloudz
love this greetings from L.A.
@theprayer-uk
One of their Best. Perhaps their Best... Ian from The Prayer UK
@johnburgess2384
So many to choose from. You listen to one track you say amazing song best ever, the you say oh shit this is the best song . I love joy div, chameleons ect . But the clan I remember in the eighties but never fully appreciated what an amazing band they are.