Through his emulation of Paganini concerto pieces on guitar, Malmsteen developed a prodigious technical fluency. Malmsteen's guitar style includes a wide, violin-like vibrato inspired by classical violinists, and use of such minor scales as the Harmonic minor, and minor modes such as Phrygian, and Aeolian. Malmsteen also cites Brian May of Queen, Steve Hackett of Genesis, Uli Jon Roth, Alex Lifeson of Rush, and Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple as influences.
No Mercy
Yngwie J. Malmsteen Lyrics
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You tell me I am weak and you are strong
Always tried so hard
Now you've gone too far
I'll give all or nothing now to play my cards.
You pretend it's for fun
In the end when it's done
You might say it's a game
You talk so much but you don't have a clue
You lie so much you even think it's true
Now I'm in the lead
Want to see you bleed
Say goodbye I am forever in control.
You must learn oh so well
You shall burn in my hell
You might say it's a game
I will show no mercy.
And now it's said and done it's all completed
You think you've won you know you are defeated
Now it's all so clear
I'm your greatest fear
You have lived a lie be prepared to die.
You must learn oh so well
You shall burn in my hell
You might say it's a game
I will show no mercy.
In Yngwie J. Malmsteen's song No Mercy, the lyrics describe an intense and competitive relationship between two individuals where one person claims they are always right and stronger than the other. The singer talks about how they have tried so hard to keep up with their partner but now has gone too far and will give it their all to win, playing all their cards. The partner pretends that the competition is just for fun but in reality, the singer will show no mercy towards them.
The lyrics speak about the partner lying so much that they even believe it, but the singer has had enough and is now in the lead, wanting to see their partner bleed. The singer sets it up in a way that makes it seem like a game, but in the end, it is clear that the singer is in control and wants to teach their partner a lesson. Towards the end of the song, the singer declares victory and warns their partner that they've been living a lie and must now be prepared to die.
Overall, the song displays a sense of aggression, competitiveness, and a desire to win at all costs. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of lying and the need to be sincere and truthful with oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you're always right and I'm wrong
You insist that you are correct whereas I am mistaken.
You tell me I am weak and you are strong
You convey that you are powerful, while I am powerless.
Always tried so hard
I have constantly exerted great effort.
Now you've gone too far
You have exceeded acceptable limits.
I'll give all or nothing now to play my cards.
I shall wager everything I have for this match.
You pretend it's for fun
You behave as though this is purely for amusement.
In the end when it's done
After it concludes.
You might say it's a game
You could classify this as a game.
But I will show no mercy.
However, I shall display no pity.
You talk so much but you don't have a clue
You language excessively despite your lack of understanding.
You lie so much you even think it's true
You are a habitual liar to the point of self-deception.
Now I'm in the lead
Presently, I am ahead in this competition.
Want to see you bleed
I yearn to witness your agony.
Say goodbye I am forever in control.
Bid farewell as I am permanently in charge.
You must learn oh so well
You must gain comprehensive knowledge of what follows.
You shall burn in my hell
You will suffer in my realm of pain.
You might say it's a game
You could classify this as a game.
I will show no mercy.
Yet, I shall exhibit no mercy.
And now it's said and done it's all completed
Now that it has been spoken about and accomplished.
You think you've won you know you are defeated
You believe that you have emerged victorious but comprehend that you have lost.
Now it's all so clear
It is now evident.
I'm your greatest fear
I am your greatest terror.
You have lived a lie be prepared to die.
You have lived a falsehood, and you should be ready to die.
You must learn oh so well
You must gain comprehensive knowledge of what follows.
You shall burn in my hell
You will suffer in my realm of pain.
You might say it's a game
You could classify this as a game.
I will show no mercy.
Yet, I shall exhibit no mercy.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Yngwie J Malmsteen
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