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Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)/I Want You Lyrics

by Robert Palmer

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Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)/I Want You Lyrics

Oh, oh mercy, mercy me Oh, things ain't what they used to be No, no Where did all the blue skies go? Poison is the wind That blows from the north, west, south and east Oh, oh mercy, mercy me Oh, things ain't what they used to be No, no Oil wasted on the oceans and our seas Fish full of mercury Oh, oh mercy, mercy me Oh, things ain't what they used to be No, no Radiation underground and in the sky Animals and birds who live nearby are dying Oh, oh mercy, mercy me Oh, things ain't what they used to be No, no What about this over-crowded land How much more abuse from man can she stand? I want you The right way I want you But I want you to want me too Said I want you to love me Just like I want you Oh, I'll give you all the love You want in return sweet darlin' Your happiness is all I crave Ooh, it's too bad - it's just too sad You don't want me now But I'm gonna change Your mind someway, somehow, baby I want you The right way I want you But I want you to want me too Said I want you to love me Just like I want you A one way love is just fantasy Oh, sugar To share is precious pure and fair, ooh Don't play with something You should cherish for your life, baby Don't you want to care? Lonely? I'm there

Meaning of Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)/I Want You

“Mercy Mercy Me” is a poignant lament about environmental destruction and a desperate plea for connection. Robert Palmer’s voice conveys a deep sorrow as he describes the ravaged landscape – poisoned winds, polluted oceans, and dying wildlife – reflecting humanity's reckless abuse of nature. The repeated “Oh, oh mercy, mercy me” underscores a sense of profound regret and alarm at the irreversible damage. Simultaneously, the second half shifts to a heartbreaking yearning for love and reciprocation, expressed through the repeated “I want you.” This duality highlights the core message: our disregard for the planet mirrors a brokenness in human relationships – a desire for connection tragically unmet. Palmer’s plea is ultimately one of sorrowful hope, suggesting that change is possible but demanding mutual affection and care to heal both the world and the individual heart.

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