No Mercy
Yngwie Malmsteen · Fire And Ice [1992]
"You say you're always right and I'm wrong
You tell me I am weak and you are strong
Always tried so hard
Now you've gone too far
I'll give all or nothing now to play my cards.
You pretend it's for fun
In the end when it's done
You might say it's a game
But I will show no mercy.
You talk so much but you don't have a clue
You lie so much you even think it's true
Now I'm in the lead
Want to see you bleed
Say goodbye I am forever in control.
You must learn oh so well
You shall burn in my hell
You might say it's a game
I will show no mercy.
And now it's said and done it's all completed
You think you've won you know you are defeated
Now it's all so clear
I'm your greatest fear
You have lived a lie be prepared to die.
You must learn oh so well
You shall burn in my hell
You might say it's a game
I will show no mercy.
"
You tell me I am weak and you are strong
Always tried so hard
Now you've gone too far
I'll give all or nothing now to play my cards.
You pretend it's for fun
In the end when it's done
You might say it's a game
But I will show no mercy.
You talk so much but you don't have a clue
You lie so much you even think it's true
Now I'm in the lead
Want to see you bleed
Say goodbye I am forever in control.
You must learn oh so well
You shall burn in my hell
You might say it's a game
I will show no mercy.
And now it's said and done it's all completed
You think you've won you know you are defeated
Now it's all so clear
I'm your greatest fear
You have lived a lie be prepared to die.
You must learn oh so well
You shall burn in my hell
You might say it's a game
I will show no mercy.
"
No Mercy
No Mercy stands as a defining track from Yngwie Malmsteen's 1992 album Fire And Ice, capturing the Swedish guitarist at the height of his neoclassical metal dominance. The recording showcases Malmsteen's signature technical prowess, blending rapid arpeggios with soaring melodic lines that became the hallmark of his style during this era. As part of a discography that includes landmark works like Rising Force and Marching Out, this song reinforces his reputation for pushing the boundaries of electric guitar performance. The track exemplifies the dramatic intensity and virtuosic composition that have influenced generations of rock musicians, cementing Malmsteen's status as a pivotal figure in the genre.