Chlöe "Have Mercy" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

“Have Mercy” is the first solo single from Chlöe, who has become a major star over the last few years as one half of the sibling duo Chloe x Halle. The single has already racked up 35 million Spotify streams to date, and the song’s music video has been viewed nearly 25 million times. The track was produced by Murda Beatz, Joseph L’Étranger, BoogzDaBeast, FnZ, and Chlöe herself, who wanted to write this song to remind women that it’s OK to be proud of everything they have to offer.
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[@user-hv5xd3yu3m]

Wtf this is better than the studio and produced version?! This girl has insane vocals!

[@deesenuts8730]

Go listen to chloe x halle smh

[@bauhausliker0]

@@deesenuts8730 ?

[@nyahaqui]

The way she said “cuz I wear the pants… like I’m the one dominating you.” with the sweetest smile on her facee. 👑 Queen Energy

[@FAYAZ97]

femdom stuff

[@sixteen.candles.4644]

So cute lol

[@danielazozo3579]

It's annoying how so many people switched up on chloe. Chloe has been extra since forever, since the beginning of their career, and as she said, ever since she was a little girl. People LOVED chloe's energy when she was performing with halle, saying stuff like she should go solo and some were even hating on halle, saying it would be better if chloe did her career on her own and not with he sister. Now she comes out with have mercy, and all of a sudden, she's doing to much, she's too extra, blah blah blah. All she did was be herself and be confident in her body, and all of sudden she's doing to much, and now they prefer halle, it's so strange to me how people can switch up like that so quick. I lov chloe x halle, and I'm praying for chloe, I hope she's okay and she doesn't let these haters get to her too much

[@imParisthoee]

yes yes this! you can never win

[@hisfavvv]

Right, she's literally been "extra" since they were kids performing around town.

[@summerrae8262]

Low-key she is honestly just kinda of a rehash of Beyonce.... Voice is exceptional, Attitude is there, Stage presense is there. She just doesnt really have her OWN identity I think thats why no one is really feeling this song except for her stans and some of Beyonces. 💁 Also the way she carries herself kinda feels like a certain someone who the GP is trying force her to compete with. I remember when Normani went on Genius for Wildside a couple months ago. Kinda talked about her insecurities too they give off the same energy 😕😕😕 Quiet and soft spoken, yet wild on stage LOL

[@SherrellWrites]

@@summerrae8262 26M tuned in to the video. I wouldn't say that's "nobody" .

[@martajajackson1836]

@@summerrae8262 Interesting....I didn't think of it that way...🤔🤔🤔

[@maggiec9985]

She’s such a likable person wow and her voice is so beautiful and effortless. It literally sounds better here acapella then all the producing on the track

[@taphia6371]

Yes her voice is sweet

[@taphia6371]

Yes her voice is sweet

[@bigche9122]

We been knew Chloe sounded better live her sister as well

[@sumeyo1172]

Yup

[@FirebirdPrince]

If you like that, you'll love some of their older covers.

[@Dani-jh1eu]

Can we just appreciate how good Chloe is at singing

[@paulabdul4505]

No

[@myabuchanan9719]

@@paulabdul4505 yes

[@13BeachesInVenice]

Saying she's "good" at singing is an understatement. Her and her sister Halle have some of the best live and virtual performances. Their voices are incredible.

[@chazj2425]

@@paulabdul4505 hi super fan, everywhere Chloe related content is you are there too. Just know that you are boosting her views and engagement so thank you for supporting her 🤗

[@robossthinking1056]

Everyone is, why do you think we’re here ;/

[@jasmine.c.g]

I swear, the best entertainers are the ones who are generally SUPER shy, but light up when they perform.

[@lanetteshark5860]

Uh hem... Beyoncé 😁

[@jasmine.c.g]

@@lanetteshark5860 exactly

[@RaynaAsmr]

Michael Jackson

[@jasmine.c.g]

@@RaynaAsmr YUP!!!!

[@christee7151]

@@jasmine.c.g Aaliyah

[@tygemini8781]

she explained the lyrics so well she really gave us a new perspective on the song. i can't wait for her debut album and more live performances 😻🔥

[@MoppDeep]

*perspective

[@tygemini8781]

@@MoppDeep thanks speech to text got me lol

[@noutelie]

Yes it gives the the song more depth and meaning!!

[@paulabdul4505]

I wonder if she ever does stuff with her sister

[@juztmar]

@@paulabdul4505 yes she does

[@AdaUnleashed]

Why do people hate her? Why do people hate Chloe? She’s so amazing, sweet, beautiful!

[@mistastealyogirlll]

Jealousy is the only explanation

[@DMJV101]

They don't hate her ..they just think she's doing too much

[@ya_boi_paypay26]

@@DMJV101 which is dumb

[@DMJV101]

@@ya_boi_paypay26 yeah it's dumb....where was that kinda energy towards demi Lovato and katy perry

[@ya_boi_paypay26]

@@DMJV101 EXACTLY.

[@KaJezaHawkins]

Everything was so eloquently explained, especially considering the song’s subject matter.

[@zunyanacrier4867]

This was exactly what I expected and everything I wanted tbh

[@imgettingold9407]

Agreed... probably the best genius interveiw

[@wrldelos]

Yeah she smart fr

[@MrBurkistan]

Haha yeeeeeah

[@paulabdul4505]

The hair is dumb as always

[@amourlashai]

It’s the way Chlöe Bailey elegantly annotated each and every one of her lines like butter and the non auto tuning singing for me. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@the.kyt7772]

"As long as you're being yourself it's never wrong and doing too much is me being myself"❤️❤️❤️ we have to protect this woman❤️❤️

[@kyarramcclellan]

At all costs

[@xithepen]

IT IS IMPERATIVE

[@8ThatUp2]

Definitely!!

[@nxbula7540]

Yuhh I'm here before the argument

[@oraclemama6329]

Absolutely!! That quote resonated so much 🌸🌸🌸

[@neotyro8874]

Her Acapella is flawless! Better without the music stacking tracks!!! She's so talented¡!!

[@Logansworld92]

She literally sings WITH her body ✨ her vocals radiate 😍

[@ordgtrgirl]

Always. Watch her old KZbin videos with Halle. She could barely contain it hahaha

[@BadVibesYT]

@@ordgtrgirl she sang better than billions of people, and you then and now

[@juztmar]

@@BadVibesYT someone barely being able to contain their voice doesn’t mean they can’t sing💀 just means that their voice was almost always explosive and they’re always singing. this song shows a range that she didn’t always have. she was always talented but she did improve. why is that bad to say?😂

[@liab_3D]

Yeah, she’s always sang with her body.

[@jetvlz8592]

it's the proper way though. Singing with the body.

[@vee2841]

She’s a star and a real vocalist. She will be a household name soon.

[@quancanon]

She definitely has longevity💯

[@trsxox]

longevity*😭😭

[@quancanon]

@@trsxox oops 😂😂

[@inala9769]

@@trsxox What did they spell it as?

[@mizzmimi3092]

For sure

[@JontaeAamir]

@@inala9769 why does that matter ? 😂

[@tauraäæàâãąåáāăąàâāæăâąäå]

Im so obsessed with her, she only has one song and im starving for more. She speaks so beautifully.

[@claudeseymour]

I love Chloe (and Halle) because they are REAL SINGERS!!!! These other girls out here can't sing for real so I'm so happy for her success!!!!

[@paulabdul4505]

The song is flopping tho. The other girls you mention are outselling her and out charting her. Oops!

[@kale4580]

@@paulabdul4505 well those other girls have established fanbasses, Chloe is just starting out as a solo artists.

[@kc7159]

@@paulabdul4505 we’ll see where those other girls are in 5 years pooh

[@oafamuyiwa]

@@paulabdul4505 the song charted much higher than anything cxh has ever put out and it’s climbing on radio and streams so it’s nowhere near flopping 💀

[@chazj2425]

@@paulabdul4505 you again, hi super fan! Always early to the Chloe content aren’t you?! Why are you comparing Chloe with established artists who have lots of promo, features and large fan bases?

[@tailanepinheiro4005]

Chlöe's such a sweetheart, i just can't understand why people throw hate at her

[@michelleh.5225]

They think her aggro sexy stuff is "cringe", but it's like... she's young, she's just figuring stuff out c'mon

[@tinaamariee832]

The fact that this sounds better than the studio track is a statement to her greatness😂💙

[@amourlashai]

THIS

[@jizolord69]

Yeah you should see her performances her voice is a hell of a ton better there.

[@tiffanycolbert1305]

I love that she embraces her natural body ✨💛. People complain when women get their bodies done and say women need to love their natural bodies. Well, she’s doing that but for the people, it’s a problem. I am glad she did this because it makes the song even better after explaining the lyrics. And to all the haters that are implying she doing too much, would probably complain if she wasn't doing enough. People just not use to the real Chloe so it looks like she's been doing too much but she is just being her authentic self.

[@godsgirl7201]

Yaass

[@faizonnolove]

When you sound just like the track IF NOT better. SHES THE MOMENT

[@chinyere6412]

I’ve watched other genius interview and I’ve assumed you can’t just sound same until this!

[@shaddythewiz3836]

@@chinyere6412 ikr like baby she can sang

[@wandagraham4025]

YESSS

[@ruddyquezadaa]

She’s so mature and so right in every word that she said, I’m proud of her, I love the way she see the things is the confident that we all need….

[@melisacaceres8740]

Her voice is addicting, she's beyond gorgeous, and it's just a delight to listen to her talk because she has such a way with words.

[@TULIOSETE]

even tho she's this grown powerful badass woman she's still SOOOOOO CUUUUTEEEEEE

[@emeryl8275]

I love her so much 🥺♥️ I’m so excited for her solo career to take off.

[@csounds9069]

@@Wee.low1 she can have a solo career and be with halle so where do we go from here

[@Wee.low1]

@@csounds9069 true true

[@Jaylinrxse]

@@Wee.low1 well she will be having a solo career without Halle and a duo career with her so what’s the confusion about

[@Wee.low1]

@@Jaylinrxse nvm I dont think I'm explaining myself properly. Also I don't like the energy of these replies like damn I ain't coming for anyone or hating

[@lesjones7818]

@@Wee.low1 but she’s obviously a SOLO artist as well 😭

[@lu_be_lurking]

This is one of the best Genius Interviews we will ever see. Girl said: vocals = flawless, fit = classy, description = eloquent, vibes = immaculate.

[@kandyblack485]

I like how she says "we all have insecurities about our bodies". The way she breaks the song down each verse was nice.

[@tampouts7838]

Jesus is your free gift to heaven when you believe in his death, burial and resurrection you are immediately saved.

[@trapsenpai]

@@tampouts7838 wtf does this have to do with anything

[@assaidbyjillian]

she sounds even better than the track, she deserves it all.

[@goldenxronnie3739]

Chloe is IT. Chloe and Halle just really the best thing Beyoncé ever gave us. Her vocals are IT

[@scarlettc123]

23 years old and she's already inspiring the next generation of strong women 🙌

[@johnphilipteguihanon8293]

I love how she is vulnerable and strong at the same time. It's a strength to admit your vulnerability

[@tampouts7838]

Jesus is your free gift to heaven when you believe in his death, burial and resurrection you are immediately saved.

[@lindahall109]

I wish she wouldn’t have to explain “doing too much”, she should be able to live in her truth without explanation 😭 keep winning Chloe!!!

[@bauhausliker0]

i hate how people assume being confident in your body and feminine = seeking male attention. like let people live their lives smh. also i love you chlöe 💕

[@mysecret-ku4ld]

@@bauhausliker0 RIGHTTTT

[@SydTheCreative]

Every line was so intentional, gosh I love her

[@tampouts7838]

Jesus is your free gift to heaven when you believe in his death, burial and resurrection you are immediately saved.

[@HeyHeyMaliaJ]

She’s right. I have seen improvement already between the BET performance of this song vs the Jimmy Kimmel/fallon(I can’t remember which) performance. She has fire and she just needs to learn when to reign it in and let it out at the correct moments. I’m rooting for her and Halle individually and collectively.

[@usethis4511]

I love how much this song means to her...we tend to think fun party songs are airheaded and just there for the fun of it but she really put meaning in this song for herself and that’s beautiful

[@Roxydaniels]

She’s so relatable, talented, beautiful & authentically her black girl magic self… that I literally want to scream! Perfection.

[@jairah6712]

SHE SOUNDS SO CLEAN!!! SHE IS AMAZING. KEEP IT UP CHLÖE!

[@Miguelle100]

i love that she's so confident with her song and even though the lyrics is nasty, she's not awkward

[@GirTheInvader87Zim]

I don't know why she gets so much dang hate!! She is a beautiful soul, inside and out. And she is HELLA talented! I absolutely love her and her sister Halle!!

[@myabuchanan9719]

A lot of the Ppl who don’t like her think she “sold her soul” or some weird stuff

[@GirTheInvader87Zim]

@@myabuchanan9719 what the heck. That’s crazy.

[@voodeux_badeux]

I think people view her as an overachiever and they can’t wrap their mediocre minds around it and frame her in the extra category. Not to mention she is drop dead gorgeous and has a very strong voice..if I was insecure, I would hate her too. Ijs

[@GirTheInvader87Zim]

@@voodeux_badeux PREACH!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

As she continues to find herself and separate from the “you seem like you’re trying to be Beyoncé” the hate will wear off.

[@asdediamantes9673]

she was everything that we needed at VMAS, so glad that she and Halle are shinning and giving the recognition they deserve 🤍🤍🤍

[@diananieto5553]

She's a genius, I love how she sings acapella especially when she sang "I can teach you a couple things". The way she's learning to love herself no matter what haters say its amazing, she gives me cnfident and ofc queen vibes

[@chrisn4220]

Never have I smiled so widely, this woman deserves all the hype.

[@AngieSmiles123]

I really love how she explained every single line properly and how she felt and the intention so that there is NO confusion. Cause tbh, I didn’t get any of that listening to the song and now I’m appreciative that I can listen to it w understanding

[@kmukono4536]

I love her so much. She’s so confident and you know she’s got a good circle around her. Authentic , genuine and a true talent!

[@benito-sensei4564]

Chlöe is really gorgeous and her music moves the world🥺❤️

[@paulabdul4505]

Laughy taffy pappy didn't change the world

[@myabuchanan9719]

@@paulabdul4505 u wish u was successful huh😂 u mad

[@paulabdul4505]

@@myabuchanan9719 I don't do corny deflective posts, sorry

[@myabuchanan9719]

@@paulabdul4505 she still more successful than you’ll ever be pauly boy that’s a fact she make bank while u make nothin 😩

[@JinxSAW]

It’s her voice, that makes the music..

[@ihopeyourewell]

She is absolutely magnificent. I mean, physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally she pops OFF!!! I love her energy, and I love this song! Keep on showing the world what God have ta Chlöe!!!👏👏👏

[@aaprocker8847]

Have mercy's lyrics:😈🥵💅🍑🔥 Chlöe's voice and vocals:😍💋💘🌹🌸

[@sheldinemay30]

Chloe and Halle is not coming, THEY’RE HERE. Y’all favorites couldn’t lip sing to their own song on beat... we love Acappella Queens 👑

[@BlueSunShineDM]

Y’all she wasn’t even trying and the notes were BEAUTIFUL. I’m obsessed with her and her sister

[@QueenRae263]

Her lyrics tells you that she knows her worth and I’m here for it‼️‼️

[@nieinner5968]

Love this song! Chloe is the real deal. Confident, strong, & talented women. Do you always!

[@najinaji182]

I have never seen an interview from chole and might I say I am shocked . I love how eloquent she speaks , so calming and soothing .

[@athenadia4743]

god her voice and her control is just immaculate

[@charnellduncan9932]

It’s sooooo goood I’m gagging🥵😭

[@nicko9468]

her giggles is so cuteeeee 🥺 . She is so precious , i love her so much

[@dangeroust1220]

6:17 “this isn’t temporary, i’m long lasting” her voice is so calming lol

[@Dine_With_Nakie]

She explained the lyrics so well cuz she wrote it🥰

[@sparkle-sims]

Chloe absolutely ATE THIS SONG AWPPPPPP I cant even put it into words😭😭the looks, the choreo, the background EVERYTHING

[@igorpatzlaff]

the way i love her so damn much… everything that she said about the lyrics i was like: WHY IS SHE HITTING ME WITH SUCH GREAT POINTS OF VIEWS THAT I SHOULD KNOW BOUT NOW? thank you Chlöe!

[@ogenglishchat9502]

It's d whole package 4 me - her voice, her hair, her flawless skin, her make up, her fashion, her eloquence....like damn, we can go on and on.🔥 Just a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice.🥰🔥🔥

[@shereenashley679]

I feel like she was explaining a poetic painting to me. The audio imagery, intention behind the changing tones, how the song represents her confidence growing over time. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 yes Chlo-lo ❤️

[@chynabarbieeeeee]

Listening to chloe's songs instantly makes your day

[@ASMRmars]

@@AnelleWiley so why you on the video i mean. not being mean or anything.

[@alexarkadios9108]

@@AnelleWiley project more

[@cookiedho]

I‘m starting to ask myself wtf you are cause I see you everywhere commenting the same thing, getting the same amount of likes and responses. 🥸

[@paulabdul4505]

She only has one sweetie

[@ASMRmars]

@@paulabdul4505 her and her sister have more tho.

[@stephanie7729]

She has such a powerful voice, it's so beautiful

[@starkanz]

She’s so pretty and the vocals are on point ✨✨

[@rafiah5246]

Her explanation was everything!!! 🙌🏾♥️ I love her so much 🥰♥️

[@ninethemagician3479]

The growth from these girls from KZbin to now is still astonishing to me.

[@thaddrumz1]

You know the story!

[@MsLayaRag]

She has the most soothing speaking voice 😌

[@howhyisyouhere3544]

She’s been doing so many interviews and press , love it !

[@SirDave]

Love her. She's so talented. I smiled through the whole thing. The way she sing so eloquently, but they so confident and saucy. She articulated herself so well. I love when artist ACTUALLY live the lyrics, and can tell you the whole story and though process behind the lyrics.

[@jaonere]

Listen to how CRISP her live vocals are! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shanikanpalfred2989]

Her & doja cat on a beat would be world changing, their personality is so similar ❤️TELL ME I'M WRONG

[@marianesaints975]

i didn't just watch a 7 minute video explaining a 2 minute track, did i? like.. this woman can put out her words so cleverly that you get caught up in whatever she is saying

[@Tricethelibra]

I just adore her personality and her voice! She’s so authentic and unapologetically raw and confident! I wish this young queen continued success 👏🏽

[@chynabarbieeeeee]

An extremely talented and hard working black woman with an angelic voice! We have to Stan.

[@ithinkigottalent4047]

She's such an amazing singer! A real singer whose voice is refreshing to listen to 😄

[@adonnarowe1811]

I love that she produces too and she def killed this

[@alinearmond]

I love the fact that she's honest about not getting to this place of full proudness yet. Along with giving us the song as a tool to grow into that place she says she's in the same journey with us. Very nice to hear

[@KaJezaHawkins]

All her references to other female artists! 🙌🏽

[@yasminb400]

I love her. I’m so glad she’s getting the recognition she is now. Been listening to her and her sis for years!

[@weelo94]

She's so talented 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@sofiacice]

I literally wanted to cry watching this. It’s so pretty to see her looking for self-grown and how she’s bad!!! My new inspiration now. U got our support 💗

[@jasminewatson8936]

she is legit perfection in every way

[@davidmanalang]

wow her voice sounds like finessed and mastered recording! amazing artist

[@hopebwalya1808]

Proud of you girl. Keep growing and shining like a diamond. Haters who says you're doing too much are just threatened that you will over shadow their Favs and are used to mediocre performances & continue being you

[@abadbitchwithdreads]

Her voice is so soothing 💯‼️

[@nenala7684]

WHEN SHE STARTED SINGINGG YESSS CHLOEY BAILEY YOU ARE THE PACKAGE!! "Wrapped around my wrist like cartier" ..I heard it so clear now lol

[@crazymango7068]

3:03 “lord have mercy” is so pleasing to hear lol

[@explojinn]

It makes my soul tremble 😩

[@Peace-Isthedestination]

Im so happy watching this video because this is why I ride for certain artist because she is so sweet, and beautiful, and she's just embracing herself and people will always be miserable and put that out there but if I can put a positive comment for every negative one. It's worth it to spite haters for someone who's shining and being themselves.

[@Golgibaby]

So much talent, substance, and wholesomeness. Love her so much.

[@chazj2425]

Chloe is beautiful inside and out, absolutely love her and Halle! I love the song even more now after her explaining the lyrics. I’m so excited to see more from her

[@gabriellagaby3675]

Chloe is amazing!! I really didn't know this song had so much meaning to every single word she used. I love how she talks about confidence, self-love and finding herself. And her heavenly voice makes it all the complete pack! I love when she says "I'm confident in the gift that God gave me" at 6:26 , she really is blessed with so much talent, it's actually an honour to listen to her and see her performances. I wish all the best for her

[@sofia-rp4yz]

i’m so excited for chloe’s debut album ahhh

[@AdaUnleashed]

Wait, she’s releasing an album? When?

[@lawrencehendrickson9729]

Next year

[@AdaUnleashed]

@@lawrencehendrickson9729 oh WOW! Refreshing!

[@bunizu]

i'm in love i'm listening this song on a whole new light she's so amazing, talented and pretty

[@feliciacooper4630]

If "let your haters be your motivators" was a person; it would be Chloe

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Bro she is SUPER talented!!!!

[@acemyname]

god i love her so much, she’s such a vibe

[@forissantanna2863]

The way she said “lawwd have mercy” SHOOK ME TO MY CORE

[@thatsoundsheavenly]

All this time I thought about laffy taffy candy. I didn’t wanna believe she was talking about the OTHER candy 😂😂😂

[@DanielOkungbowa]

Same😭😭😭😭😭

[@jillianetuk5189]

Haha 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@titlepending1302]

There is literally a rap song about shaking laffy taffy

[@thatsoundsheavenly]

@@titlepending1302 I know and I thought about that too 😂🤣

[@patb2582]

Lmaoooo hahahah sameeee

[@candiedragon]

I love this, saying this song is kind of like speaking her goals on the kind of person she wants to be into existence. I find that so powerful and inspiring.

[@kiasms22]

she’s so gorgeous and talented

[@carrinperkins3234]

Love Have Mercy Chlöe beautiful always🥰