Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Soulful Devotion: Mercy in Love's Lyrics
Lyrics
My baby she may not a-look
Expressing that the speaker's partner may not conform to conventional standards of beauty.
Like one of those bunnies out of a Playboy Club
Comparing the partner to bunnies from a Playboy Club, suggesting she doesn't fit the stereotypical beauty standards.
But she got somethin' much greater than gold
Highlighting the partner's qualities that are more valuable than material wealth.
Crazy bout that girl cause she got so much soul
Expressing the speaker's strong affection for the partner because of her soulful qualities.
I said she got the kind of lovin', kissin' and a-huggin'
Describing the partner's affectionate actions and expressing satisfaction with the relationship.
Sure is mellow, glad that I'm her fellow and I know
Confirming the positive feelings in the relationship, emphasizing contentment with the partner.
That she knocks me off my feet
Expressing the partner's impact on the speaker, metaphorically stating that she "knocks him off his feet."
Have mercy on me
Pleading for mercy, possibly due to the overwhelming emotions caused by the partner's impact.
Cause she knocks me off my feet
Reiterating the partner's powerful effect on the speaker.
There is no girl in the whole world
Affirming that there is no other girl who can love the speaker in the same way.
That can love me like you do
Stressing the uniqueness of the partner's love and its importance to the speaker.
My baby when she walks by
Noticing the attention the partner receives when walking by, possibly due to her attractive appearance.
All the fellows go mmmm, and I know why
Describing the reaction of others to the partner's physical attractiveness.
Its simply cause that girl she looks so fine
Attributing the attention to the partner's fine appearance.
And if she ever leaves me I would lose my mind
Expressing the speaker's fear of losing his mind if the partner ever leaves him.
Everybody in the neighborhood
Asserting that everyone in the neighborhood acknowledges the partner's beauty.
Will testify that my girl she looks so good
Confirming the widespread recognition of the partner's good looks.
Shes so fine shed give eyesight to the blind
Highlighting the partner's exceptional beauty, suggesting it's remarkable enough to restore eyesight to the blind.
And if she ever leaves me I would lose my mind
Reiterating the speaker's fear of losing his mind if the partner ever leaves him.
Baby, yeah, you got that soulful feel, yeah, its all right
Complimenting the partner's soulful nature and expressing approval or reassurance about the relationship.
Mercy, mercy, mercy
Repeating the plea for mercy and emphasizing the soulful and merciful nature of the partner.
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