Mercy Street
Peter Gabriel
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Looking down on empty streets, all she can see Are the dreams all made solid Are the dreams all made real All of the buildings, all of those cars Were once just a dream In somebody's head She pictures the broken glass, she pictures the steam She pictures a soul With no leak at the seam Let's take the boat out Wait until darkness Let's take the boat out Wait until darkness comes Nowhere in the corridors of pale green and grey Nowhere in the suburbs In the cold light of day There in the midst of it so alive and alone Words support like bone Dreaming of Mercy Street Wear your inside out Looking for mercy In your daddy's arms again Dreaming of Mercy Street 'Swear they moved that sign Looking for mercy In your daddy's arms Pulling out the papers from drawers that slide smooth Tugging at the darkness, word upon word Confessing all the secret things in the warm velvet box To the priest, he's the doctor He can handle the shocks Dreaming of the tenderness, the tremble in the hips Of kissing Mary's lips Dreaming of Mercy Street Wear your inside out Dreaming of mercy In your daddy's arms again Dreaming of Mercy Street 'Swear they moved that sign Looking for mercy In your daddy's arms Looking for mercy Looking for mercy Looking for mercy Mercy, mercy Anne, with her father is out in the boat Riding the water Riding the waves on the sea
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Written by: PETER GABRIEL
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Mercy Street" is a song by English musician Peter Gabriel from his fifth solo album "So," released in 1987.
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InspirationThe song is inspired by the poetic works of American poet Anne Sexton, who wrote a semi-autobiographical play named "Mercy Street."
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Musical CompositionIts music is primarily based on a four-chord sequence. Gabriel also used his signature ambient sound that he developed during the 1980s.
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Instruments usedPeter Gabriel played ‘synclavier’ - a particular synthesizer that was quite popular during the 80s. The shaker, considered Gabriel's favorite percussion instrument, was also used in the song.
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Unique lyricsThe lyrics express a deep sense of longing and melancholy and are filled with imageries from Sexton's poems.
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Individual Song ReleaseDespite its popularity, this song was never released as a single, but still became a fan favorite.
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Concert Favorites"Mercy Street" is one of Peter Gabriel’s regular performances at his concerts, often played during the encore and reimagined in various styles across different tours.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Elbow, have covered “Mercy Street.” Elbow’s recording featured as B-side to their “Forget Myself” single.
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Well-AcclaimedMany music critics and fans regard "Mercy Street" as one of the best songs of Peter Gabriel because of its emotive lyrical content and musical structure.
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Cinematic Association"Mercy Street" was used in the soundtrack to the 2001 film "Stay," which starred Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts.
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