Mercy Me
Alkaline Trio
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It's been a long day, living with this It's been a long time since I felt so sick I took a long walk straight back home I could of walked back to San Francisco I used to long for time alone I used to long for a place of my own And I'm losing faith in everything I'm lost so lost, I'm lost at sea, you see I used to long for broken bones I used to long for a casket to call my own I never had a problem facing fear But I'm done, over and out, my dear And oh, mercy me God bless catastrophe There's no way in hell You'll ever live to see through this so Drive yourself insane tonight Its not that far away And I just filled up your tank earlier today Yeah It's been a long day, living with this It's been a long time since I felt so sick I took a long walk straight back home I could of walked back to Chicago I used to long for time alone I used to long for a place of my own And I'm losing faith in everything I'm lost, so lost, I'm fucked without you Oh, mercy me God bless catastrophe There's no way in hell We'll ever live to see through this so Drive yourself insane tonight It's not that far away And I just filled up your tank earlier today Yeah So drive yourself insane tonight It's not that far away And I just filled up your tank earlier today Yeah Yeah
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Written by: DANIEL MICHAEL ANDRIANO, DEREK R. GRANT, MATTHEW THOMAS SKIBA
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Mercy Me" is a song by the American punk rock band Alkaline Trio. The band was formed in 1996 and includes members Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, and Derek Grant.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Alkaline Trio's fifth album "Crimson," which was released on May 24, 2005. "Crimson" was the band's first album to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 25.
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Song Release"Mercy Me" was released as a single in 2005 and received radio airplay, which boosted the band's popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mercy Me" features the band performing in a funeral parlor and a graveyard, reflecting the song's dark and introspective lyrics.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics to "Mercy Me" involve themes of regret and mortality, which are common topics in Alkaline Trio's songs.
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Chart Performance"Mercy Me" achieved success on music charts, peaking at #30 on the US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy melody and emotionally resonant lyrics.
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Cultural ImpactIn pop culture, "Mercy Me" was featured in the 2005 video game Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.
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Legacy"Mercy Me" is considered one of Alkaline Trio's most popular songs and is a staple in their live performances.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Mercy Me," including Say Anything and Four Year Strong, demonstrating the song's enduring influence in the punk rock genre.
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