Mercy
Shawn Mendes
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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 you 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 string 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 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 Begging you, begging you, please, baby I'm begging you for mercy, mercy Ooh, I'm begging you, I'm begging you
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Written by: Danny Parker, Isley Juber, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Mercy" was released on August 18, 2016, as the second single from Shawn Mendes's second studio album, titled "Illuminate".
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SongwritersShawn Mendes co-wrote "Mercy" with Teddy Geiger, Daniel Parker, and Ilsey Juber.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and also had significant chart success internationally, reaching the top ten in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
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Genre Classification"Mercy" is primarily categorized as a pop and blues-pop song.
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Music VideoThe official music video features Mendes trapped in a sinking car. As the water level rises, he attempts to break free. Intercut with this are scenes of him performing the song with just a guitar, in a room filled with amplifiers.
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Influence & InspirationShawn has stated in interviews that "Mercy" is about the struggle of giving everything you have to a person or situation and begging for mercy in return.
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Live PerformancesThe singer has delivered celebrated performances of "Mercy" at numerous events, including the iHeartRadio MMVAs and the 2016 American Music Awards.
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Commercial SuccessThe song has since been certified triple Platinum in the United States for sales over three million copies.
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Critical Reception"Mercy" was widely praised by music critics, some of whom described it as one of Mendes's best songs, applauding its passion and powerful lyrics.
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Accolades"Mercy" led to Shawn being nominated for several awards, including the Juno Award for Single of the Year in 2017 and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video.
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AdvocacyShawn used the song as part of a campaign to help raise funds for the Red Cross after the devastating effects of the earthquake in Mexico in 2017.
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