Mercy
Muse
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Help me, I've fallen on the inside I tried to change the game I tried to infiltrate, but now I'm losing Men in cloaks always seem to run the show Save me from the Ghosts and shadows before they eat my soul Mercy Mercy Show me mercy, from the powers that be Show me mercy, can someone rescue me? Absent gods and silent tyranny We're going under, hypnotized by another puppeteer And tell me why the men in cloaks always have To bring me down Running from the Ghosts and shadows the world just disavows Mercy Mercy Show me mercy, from the powers that be Show me mercy, can someone rescue me? Show me mercy Show me mercy, please Help me, I've fallen on the inside And all the men in cloaks trying to devour my soul Show me mercy from the powers that be Show me mercy from the gutless and mean Show me mercy from the killing machines Show me mercy, can someone rescue me?
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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
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10 facts about this song
Album Name"Mercy" is a single from Muse's seventh studio album, "Drones," which was released in 2015.
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ConceptThe album "Drones" explores themes of drone warfare, loss of identity, and the human need for connection, which "Mercy" particularly emphasizes.
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CompositionThe song is composed in D major and relies heavily on piano and synthesized sound.
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Lyrics and Theme"Mercy" lyrically delves into the theme of seeking forgiveness and realizing humanity's potential for good despite being caught in adverse situations.
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CollaboratorsThe song was produced by Muse band members together with two-time Grammy Award-winning producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange.
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Chart Performance"Mercy" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs" chart in the USA.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mercy," directed by Sing J Lee, has a dystopian theme and involves visual imagery of a futuristic police state.
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Live PerformancesMuse initially performed "Mercy" live at the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Norwich, UK on May 23, 2015.
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InspirationFrontman Matt Bellamy has stated that the song's themes were inspired by the book "Predator: The Secret Origins of the Drone Revolution," by Richard Whittle.
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Significance"Mercy" is considered one of the standout tracks on the album for its change of pace, featuring a more melodic, pop-tinged sound compared to the band's heavier rock sounds. It also underscores Muse's ability to maintain dynamism and versatility with different musical styles.
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