You know baby
  That you've been hurting me
  And you can see it in my eyes
  But I know that if you asked me
  I'd be the one to testify
  Cause a woman's got the power
  To take control of me
  Well she can wrap me round her finger
  
  I keep on pleading with my love but in vain
  I've been hurting but I can't stand the pain
  Keep on pushing and you'll drive me insane
  I keep on telling you again and again
  
  Sister Mercy keep on coming down on me
  Sister Mercy any time that you set me free
  Show me mercy
  Let me get up off my knees
  Sister Mercy have mercy
  Oh have mercy on me
  
  I wanna tell you honey
  Ain't the kind that would love and lie
  And I don't wanna argue
  And I don't want no alibis
  
  You keep me spinning like I'm under a spell
  I try to hide it, girl you know me too well
  I feel pressure when you're squeezing me tight
  Your teeth are shining when I turn out the light
  
  Sister Mercy what are you trying to prove
  Sister Mercy give it up
  you've got to turn me loose
  Show me mercy I've got nothing left to lose
  Sister Mercy have mercy
  Oh have mercy on me
  
  I'd like to look beyond her masquerade
  I'm sure I'd find a way to make her change
  Cause I can tell that girl ain't quite so hard
  My Sister Mercy's gonna have a brand new start