You wouldn't put poison on your dinner tableShe ought to come with a warning labelStand back, better stand backShe'll turn your head, she's the eighth wonderTake a breath, boy, you're goin' underLike that, just like thatShe's like mercury, she'll burn you up so easilySlip away if you try to hold onShe'll blind you if you stay too longSo only live what you wanna believe, boyShe's like mercury, that's rightShe's bad for business, a quick silverYou're gonna love her, but it might kill you so longYeah, you're goneI was the king, heartbreakerI wasn't strong enough to take her onCouldn't take her onShe's like mercury, she'll burn you up so easilySlip away if you try to hold onShe'll blind you if you stay too longSo only live what you wanna believe, boyShe's like mercury, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahI'm gonna pour you a little lightDrink it upShe's like mercury, she'll burn you up so easilySlip away if you try to hold onShe'll blind you if you stay too longSo only live what you gotta believe, boyShe's like mercury, she's like mercury, oh yeahOh yeah, yeah