It seems like Marvin Gaye was one of the few singers who knew back in 1971 about the harmful effects of humankind on the environment and decided to sing about it. Poisons, oil, mercury, radiation, and overpopulation are all man-made problems that are slowly destroying our precious planet. I like the last line of the song, however, essentially asking Mother Nature how much abuse can she take. This song relates to all aspects of Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment as science and technology have created more harmful products than man know what to do with yet society is what demands these destructive products and ultimately it is the environment that suffers from humankind's perpetual abuse. I know protecting the land and seas is something everyone cares about no matter where they come from but one rarely stops to think about their small daily behaviors and how they are part of this non-point pollution problem. Peace!
Oh, mercy mercy me
Oh, things ain't what they used to be
No, no
Where did all the blue skies go?
Poison is the wind that blows
From the north, east, south, and sea.
Oh, mercy mercy me
Oh, things ain't what they used to be
No, no
Oil wasted on the oceans and upon our seas
Fish full of mercury.
Oh, mercy mercy me
Oh, things ain't what they used to be
No, no
Radiation underground and in the sky
Animals and birds who live nearby are dying.
Oh, mercy mercy me
Oh, things ain't what they used to be
What about this overcrowded land?
How much more abuse from man can she stand?
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