Review: "Terrified" - Kerr Mercer
- Kyler Griggs
- 10 minutes ago
- 2 min read
When someone truly loves someone, they become perfect in their eyes. Someone’s smile, personality, or beauty can be so enthralling. All of it would be perceived as perfection. But once you meet someone you love, you naturally end up going through internal changes. Often, those changes are so that you can meet the level of perfection you see in your partner. Kerr Mercer’s latest single “Terrified” tells a story just like that. It speaks of the anxiety and stress of wondering if you are good enough for your partner. The lyric “I just find it so hard to believe / That you would ever be with / The man standing with you now / Just trying to give you what you give to me” is beautiful and relatable. The conscious effort of trying to return and match the love and care you receive can feel both rewarding and anxiety-inducing, which can ultimately leave you “terrified.”
Mercer’s soulful tone and golden vocals makes “Terrified” a song that is memorable. His smooth voice immediately reels you into the song. It has a sound that meshes together romance, sadness, and warmth that moves you through so many emotions throughout the song. The instrumentals of the song blend well with Mercer’s voice, which adds to the naturally soulful and raw vibe. The ballad feels like something to be listened to late at night, drenched in warm light from a fireplace, while deep in thought and reflecting on the balanced feelings of love and pain. Fans of Alex Warren or Sam Smith would find the sound of Mercer’s music appealing, as he shares a distinct voice that strikes you deep in the heart and mind. Even with his young age, his voice is mature and powerful, like one that belongs in movies and old records to be preserved forever.
19 year old Kerr Mercer is a Glasgow singer-songwriter who is quickly becoming a force in the music industry. His second single “Terrified” was released on February 27th. Mercer has had a passion for singing since he was a child. He often busked since he was 10 years old. His first song “Alcohol” reached 1 million streams only a month after its release. In 2025, he wrapped up a tour, and performed at a sold out his second headline show in London. He also sold out 3 shows in less than a minute each for performances in Glasgow, further showing his large demand and growing, loyal fanbase around the world. Be sure to pre-save his next song “love me twice,” which will be released on March 13th!
Written By Kyler Griggs
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