The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Oh mercy, mercy, mercy me
I look around I need another remedy
The "I don't know" is philosophy
Better yet, I'll let you get ahead of me
Oh mercy, mercy , mercy me
Come around I need another enemy
Anyone could clearly see
A summer breeze is part of my anatomy
When it's written in Britain
We get a little smitten
Like a kitten, a cuddle is where I'm benefitin'
Any higher the fire would have to petrify her
Upon the wire the flyer is gonna satisfy her
My love is forever
My love it can feel this
My breathless defender
Step foward and steal this
Mercy, mercy, mercy me
Comin' down I gotta catch the gravity
Even though we disagree
Give a kiss 'cause life could be the death of me
Acrobatic the static is getting to dramatic
Comin' down with the system
We'll get it systematic
Fascilitatin' the maiden my love is circulating
Rejuvenating the fading but never dialating
My love is forever
My love it can feel this
My breathless defender
Step foward and steal this
Mercy, mercy, mercy me
Lovin' on the color of an Emily
Easy as a guarantee
Better yet, I'll show you what you wanna see
My love is forever
I want you to feel this
My breathless defender
Step foward and steal this
We aim to forever, I want you to feel this
My gentle defender
Step foward and steal this
I look around I need another remedy
The "I don't know" is philosophy
Better yet, I'll let you get ahead of me
Oh mercy, mercy , mercy me
Come around I need another enemy
Anyone could clearly see
A summer breeze is part of my anatomy
When it's written in Britain
We get a little smitten
Like a kitten, a cuddle is where I'm benefitin'
Any higher the fire would have to petrify her
Upon the wire the flyer is gonna satisfy her
My love is forever
My love it can feel this
My breathless defender
Step foward and steal this
Mercy, mercy, mercy me
Comin' down I gotta catch the gravity
Even though we disagree
Give a kiss 'cause life could be the death of me
Acrobatic the static is getting to dramatic
Comin' down with the system
We'll get it systematic
Fascilitatin' the maiden my love is circulating
Rejuvenating the fading but never dialating
My love is forever
My love it can feel this
My breathless defender
Step foward and steal this
Mercy, mercy, mercy me
Lovin' on the color of an Emily
Easy as a guarantee
Better yet, I'll show you what you wanna see
My love is forever
I want you to feel this
My breathless defender
Step foward and steal this
We aim to forever, I want you to feel this
My gentle defender
Step foward and steal this
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Mercy, Mercy Lyrics as written by John Anthony Frusciante Michael Balzary
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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