Mercy
Brett Young
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Mercy Why you gotta show up lookin' so good just to hurt me Why you wanna stop this whole damn world from turning Mercy Why you hanging on so tight if this ain't working Why you wanna stop this flame if it's still burning 'Cause it's still burning So if you're gonna break my heart, just break it And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it Take it If you made up your mind, then make it But make this fast If you ever loved me Have mercy If you go out tonight and get drunk and lonely Wind up home alone Please don't call me And say you miss me, no If you're gonna break my heart, just break it And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it Take it If you made up your mind, then make it But make this fast If you ever loved me Have mercy Woah Oh have mercy If you're gonna break my heart, just break it And if you're gonna take your shot, take it Take it Oh if you're gonna break my heart, just break it And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it Take it If you made up your mind, then make it Make this fast If you ever loved me Mmmh if you ever loved me Have mercy Oh have mercy Oh have mercy Have mercy
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Written by: Brett Young, Sean McConnell
Lyrics © SODRAC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song Background"Mercy" is a song recorded by American country pop singer Brett Young, appearing in his 2017 self-titled debut studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number one on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively.
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Songwriting ContributionBrett Young co-wrote "Mercy" with Sean McConnell, both of whom are known for their talent in combining heartfelt lyrics with mellow melodies.
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Praise for VulnerabilityThe track is known for its emotional intensity and vulnerability that resonated with fans and critics alike.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mercy" was directed by Seth Kupersmith and was shot in black and white, serving to highlight the emotionally raw nature of the song.
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CertificationIn September 2018, "Mercy" was certified Platinum by the RIAA, marking over a million units of the single sold.
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Personal ConnectionYoung has revealed in interviews that "Mercy" holds a personal connection as it was inspired by one of his own heartbreaks.
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Country Music Association (CMA) Awards“Mercy” was nominated for Video of the Year at the 2018 CMA awards.
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Making the SongAccording to Young, the writing process for "Mercy" was unusually quick - the song was written in only 45 minutes.
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Fan ReactionThe emotional lyrics of the song have struck a chord with fans, making "Mercy" one of Brett Young's most popular songs.
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Live Performances"Mercy" is known to be the most emotional song for Young to perform live, often leading to visible emotional moments on stage.
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Guitar UsageIn line with Brett Young's usually laid-back style, "Mercy" does prominently feature the acoustic guitar, playing into the song's raw and stripped back sensibilities.
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Album StandoutDespite the success of his first two singles, many consider "Mercy" to be the standout track of Young's 2017 album.
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