Mercy

Album: Marcus Collins (2012)
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Songfacts®:

  • This upbeat track was released as former X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins' second single following his cover of The White Stripes' hit, "Seven Nation Army." Speaking about the song, Collins explained: "No-one wants to see misery at the moment. Smile. Make people smile with you. And do songs that make people smile. We've never needed that more than at the moment."

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