Mercy
Mercy

Shawn Mendes - Mercy Lyrics

In this emotionally charged ballad, the artist finds himself caught in a tumultuous relationship. The power dynamic is heavily skewed, with his partner seemingly holding all the control. He's desperately in love, willing to go to great lengths just to be near… Read more

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Mercy Lyrics

You've got a hold of me
Don't even know your power
I stand a hundred feet
But I fall when I'm around ya

Show me an open door
Then you go and slam it on me
I can't take anymore
I'm saying, baby

Please have mercy on me
Take it easy on my heart
Even though you don't mean to hurt me
You keep tearing me apart
Would you please have mercy, mercy on my heart?
Would you please have mercy, mercy on my heart?

I'd drive through the night
Just to be near you, baby
Heart open, testify
Tell me that I'm not crazy

I'm not asking for a lot
Just that you're honest with me
My pride is all I got
I'm saying, baby

Please have mercy on me
Take it easy on my heart
Even though you don't mean to hurt me
You keep tearing me apart
Would you please have mercy on me
I'm a puppet on your strings
And even though you got good intentions
I need you to set me free
Would you please have mercy, mercy on my heart?
Would you please have mercy, mercy on my heart?

Consuming all the air inside my lungs
Ripping all the skin from off my bones
I'm prepared to sacrifice my life
I would gladly do it twice
Consuming all the air inside my lungs
Ripping all the skin from off my bones
I'm prepared to sacrifice my life
I would gladly do it twice

Oh, please have mercy on me
Take it easy on my heart
Even though you don't mean to hurt me
You keep tearing me apart
Would you please have mercy on me?
I'm a puppet on your string
And even though you got good intentions
I need you to set me free

I'm begging you for mercy, mercy
I'm begging you, begging you, please, baby
I'm begging you for mercy, mercy
Ooh, I'm begging you, I'm begging you, yeah

Writer(s): Danny Parker, Isley Juber, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
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What is the Meaning of Mercy?

In this emotionally charged ballad, the artist finds himself caught in a tumultuous relationship. The power dynamic is heavily skewed, with his partner seemingly holding all the control. He's desperately in love, willing to go to great lengths just to be near her. Yet, he also feels tormented by her actions - she's tearing him apart and he feels like a puppet on her strings. The repeated pleas for 'mercy' underline his desperation for some relief from this emotional turmoil. Despite the pain, he's not asking for an end to the relationship but rather for honesty and understanding. This song beautifully captures the agonizing struggle of loving someone who unintentionally causes you pain.

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