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Mercy/Gatekeeper
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Mercy/Gatekeeper was released on March 30, 2018 by Atlantic Records as a part of the album Expectations
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Release DateMarch 30, 2018
LabelAtlantic Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM122

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Hayley Kiyoko
Hayley Kiyoko
Vocals, Lead Vocals, Programming
Cecil Bernardy
Cecil Bernardy
Programming
Jono Dorr
Jono Dorr
Programming
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Hayley Kiyoko
Hayley Kiyoko
Songwriter
Cecil Bernardy
Cecil Bernardy
Songwriter
Jono Dorr
Jono Dorr
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Hayley Kiyoko
Hayley Kiyoko
Producer
Cecil Bernardy
Cecil Bernardy
Executive Producer
Jono Dorr
Jono Dorr
Producer, Executive Producer
Jacob Munk
Jacob Munk
Mixing Engineer, Assistant Mixing Engineer
Joe LaPorta
Joe LaPorta
Mastering Engineer
Adam Hawkins
Adam Hawkins
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When the city sleeps, I'm awake
Caught up in the dreams, I can't create
When the city sleeps, I'm awake
Locked up in my mind, I can't escape
There's nothing I can do but wait
I call you crying 'cause it's too much pain
I can tell you don't get it
'Cause you tell me that everything, will be okay
[Verse 2]
All I wanna do is cry
It's all I wanna do
All I wanna do is cry
Bang my head, until I start to fly
Bang-bang, I start to fly
Bang-bang, I start to fly
[Verse 3]
Baby, I'll just dye my hair
To make me feel like I don't care
It'll be my war paint
'Cause Lord knows I need strength
I need strength
Mondays might be alright
And Sundays will probably hurt
'Cause when your mouth starts moving with the noise
I don't hear a single word
[Verse 4]
All I wanna do is cry
That's all I wanna do
All I wanna do is cry
Bang my head, until I start to fly
Bang-bang, I start to fly
Bang-bang, I start to fly
I watch the sky get brighter, the lights get higher now
[Verse 5]
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin'-hurtin'
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin'-hurtin'
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin'-hurtin'
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin'-hurtin
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin'-hurtin'
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin'-hurtin'
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin'-hurtin'
Hurtin', hurtin'
[Verse 6]
Talk to me
People, talk to me
[Verse 7]
Stuck in the traffic that's racing in my mind
Blankets of woe just to cover up my eyes
'Cause what I need, what I need is quiet
And I know what I need, what I need is hidin'
I'm just a face, someone passing on the street
Paint on a smile so that no one ever sees
'Cause what I need, what I need is quiet
And I know what I need, what I need is hidin'
[Verse 8]
Talk to me
They all talk to me
[Verse 9]
Talk to me
People, talk to me
[Verse 10]
Talk to me
[Verse 11]
(It's easier for me to stay quiet)
(And not speak a word)
(For if I do, then the truth might emerge)
(The mind will choose to feel)
(Nobody can poison my feelings if their never revealed)
(I watch others live in loudness)
(And I'll just destroy the chaos in my way)
(I have the control)
(So if I keep what's mine I can have the purer soul)
(And live with contempt, free from fear)
(I choose my actions)
(I'm the gatekeeper)
[Verse 12]
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin', hurtin'
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin', hurtin'
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin', hurtin'
Hurtin', hurtin'
[Verse 13]
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin', hurtin'
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin', hurtin'
Just give me mercy, 'cause I keep hurtin', hurtin'
Hurtin', hurtin'
Don't let me down with my soul in the air
Don't let me down when there's nobody here
Written by: Cecil Bernardy, Hayley Kiyoko, Jono Dorr
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