Did You Know?
"My Lady of Mercy" is a song that captures the spirit of teenage rebellion and desire. The band, with the help of producer James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Blur), created a sound that mixes the dark intensity of Nine Inch Nails with the raw energy of PJ Harvey and Roxy Music.
Vocalist Abigail Morris sings about a girl's fascination with a painting of Joan of Arc. "She looks so brave and beautiful that she wants to kiss her," explained the band.
"My Lady Of Mercy" reflects Morris' struggles with her sexuality. She wrote the lyrics about several girls in her life, starting with the first one she had a crush on at Catholic school while navigating its rules on sexuality. Morris explores the anguish of a teenage crush through the bloody, carnal language of religious experience. "It's about owning it, using martyrs and saints to redefine yourself," she told BBC Radio 1's Clara Amfo. "That's the heart of it - raw, rebellious, and all ours."
Top Listeners
Song Analysis
Released By
See your Spotify stats (with number of plays and minutes listened) and discover new music.
Music data, artist images, album covers, and song previews are provided by Spotify. Spotify is a trademark of Spotify AB.
