Following the promotion of his proper debut single “MAKO“, released late last year, and the interesting track “DIVE“, released last month, he’s returns with another simple but effective production.
Showing once again, his unique potential with a magnificent voice, the singer delivers a delicious and minimalist production that is ideal for a good chill session.
YATES is currently working on his debut EP, scheduled to be released sometime this year.
Mercury
yates Lyrics
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All the people they told you to stay away
Did it ever occur to you that I'm burning
Love lingers like a poison in our veins
Don't drag me out if I go down
Save yourself and let me drown
I'm only human
With a heart that's stronger than me
What should I do then
When my blood's turned into mercury
Mercury, heeya, heeya, heeya It was your decision not to listen
So I pulled you into my orbit every day
Don't drag me out if I go down
Save yourself and let me drown
Or we could sink together now
I'm only human
With a heart that's stronger than me
What should I do then
When my blood's turned into mercury
Mercury, heeya, heeya, heeya Did it ever occur to you, to you, to you
That I'm only human
With a heart that's stronger than me
What should I do then
When my blood's turned into mercury
Mercury, heeya, heeya, heeya
Yates's song "Mercury" is a powerful ballad that speaks about the toxic nature of love. The lyrics reveal the singer's vulnerability and the consequences of loving someone deeply. The opening lines of the song, "Did it ever occur to you that I'm lethal, all the people they told you to stay away", suggest that the singer is aware of their dangerous nature and the impact it can have on the people around them. Despite this, the person they are addressing remains unconvinced and chooses to enter into a relationship with them.
The chorus of the song highlights the conflicting emotions that the singer is experiencing: "I'm only human, with a heart that's stronger than me, what should I do then, when my blood's turned into mercury?" Here, the singer is acknowledging their human frailty, but also their strength and intensity of feeling. The concept of "mercury" is used throughout the song as a metaphor for the singer's overwhelming and intoxicating love. Just like mercury is a toxic metal that can cause harm, the singer's love is so strong that it can be dangerous.
The final lines of the song, "Did it ever occur to you, to you, to you, that I'm only human with a heart that's stronger than me", underline the main theme of the song – the fact that love can be both beautiful and destructive, and that we are all human and prone to making mistakes. The song ultimately encourages the listener to embrace their complexity, even if it means risking everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Did it ever occur to you that I'm lethal
Have you ever realized that I can be dangerous?
All the people they told you to stay away
Others have warned you to stay away from someone like me.
Did it ever occur to you that I'm burning
Have you ever noticed how intense my feelings are?
Love lingers like a poison in our veins
Our love has become toxic.
Don't drag me out if I go down
If I fall apart, don't try to rescue me.
Save yourself and let me drown
It may be best for both of us if I just give in to my struggles and let myself sink.
Or we could sink together now
Maybe it's better if we go down together.
I'm only human
I'm not perfect.
With a heart that's stronger than me
I care so deeply, it can be overpowering.
What should I do then
I don't know how to handle this situation.
When my blood's turned into mercury
When my emotions have become toxic and overwhelming.
It was your decision not to listen
You chose to ignore the warnings.
So I pulled you into my orbit every day
Despite the danger, I continue to draw you in.
Did it ever occur to you, to you, to you
Have you really thought about it?
Mercury, heeya, heeya, heeya
Repeating the word 'Mercury' for emphasis.
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.