This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
(Hit the beat and take it to the verse now)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I love you
But I gotta stay true
My morals got me on my knees
I'm begging, please, stop playing games
I don't know what this is
But you've got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said release me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Now you think that I
Will be something on the side
But you got to understand
That I need a man
Who can take my hand, yes, I do
I don't know what this is
But you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said you'd better release me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm begging you for mercy
Just why won't you release me?
I'm begging you for mercy
You got me begging
You got me begging
You got me begging
Mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (mercy, mercy, show me some mercy)
I'm begging you for mercy (mercy, mercy, show me some mercy)
I'm begging you for mercy (mercy, mercy, show me some mercy)
I'm begging you for mercy (show me some mercy, show me some mercy)
Why won't you release me? Yeah, yeah
Break it down
Mercy
Begging you for mercy
You got me begging
Down on my knees
I said
You got me begging
Begging you for mercy
You got me begging
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I love you
But I gotta stay true
My morals got me on my knees
I'm begging, please, stop playing games
I don't know what this is
But you've got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said release me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Now you think that I
Will be something on the side
But you got to understand
That I need a man
Who can take my hand, yes, I do
I don't know what this is
But you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do
But you do it well
I'm under your spell
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said you'd better release me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm begging you for mercy
Just why won't you release me?
I'm begging you for mercy
You got me begging
You got me begging
You got me begging
Mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why won't you release me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You got me begging you for mercy, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm begging you for mercy (mercy, mercy, show me some mercy)
I'm begging you for mercy (mercy, mercy, show me some mercy)
I'm begging you for mercy (mercy, mercy, show me some mercy)
I'm begging you for mercy (show me some mercy, show me some mercy)
Why won't you release me? Yeah, yeah
Break it down
Mercy
Begging you for mercy
You got me begging
Down on my knees
I said
You got me begging
Begging you for mercy
You got me begging
Lyrics submitted by moielectric
Mercy Lyrics as written by Stephen Andrew Booker Aimee Ann Duffy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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In case anyone is wondering what she is saying during the rap part, here it is:
(2:11) -
You look at me and think we're the same kind 'Cos you don't know what I got and, I'm gonna get more than I'm asking for, But I just don't want to waste my time.
You know that I'll be the other girl, Just like there's nothing in this world. I know that I'm gonna get me some I just don't know where to get it from.
Yeah I agree it's like a classic from another era. This line "Will be some thing on the side" to my mind, seems like the song is sung by a mistress to her married lover.
so annoying. so so very annoying.
This song is about sex.
the song is about sex...about really good sex and being "released"...well yea
This in an excellent song!!! so catchy and really gets u singing along without even knowing it. she has an amazing voice as well... the lyrics are fab too.
Typical situation that we all find ourselves in sometimes. theres a perfect guy who can do no wrong and totally captivates us with his every move..."I dont know what you do but you do it well, im under your spell" and sometimes we just cant help falling for them even thought we know it might not be rights so we just want them to screw up somehow, showing us mercy!!!
i think i over-anylised it but oh wells. i loooooove it!!!
and wooooop! 1st comment!:D
at first..when i saw the video i wasnt sure about this song.. but now i love it.. its so amazing.. the beat..and the lyrics.. ..yes it is amazing like i said so different from other stuff
It has this really great feel to it...i just love the beat and the lyrics...wow!! It sounds like its from another time lol.
omg awesome >.< so catchyy
Very good beat and overall song, this artist is amazing and well round, I've listened to a few tracks from her and so far she's very talented, nice sweet voice and soulful performance.
You MUST listen to I'm scared . Though the lyrics are not here yet