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what’s this future where terror from computer’s worse than bruisers from Fallujah

and treasure troves of knowledge hide in Google-fied minutia

pursuers of lucifer no longer move through sewers

they in broad day-light from they lies blind truth

from the mouth of babes stay of execution for the nooser

and 25 to life for every innocent accuser

prayers like a rumor only spoken in hushed tones

the few allowed to touch thrones are closeted abusers

the golden rule is losing its touchstone for purity

lawyers move quarters into quarantine for surety

away from the grubby mitts of money starved minorities

who can’t afford the luxor of authority

pennies on the dollar for your mortgage backed security blankets

empty bellies grumble as they gorge at the banquet

the anguish is more than just thankless

it's game breaking pain hydro-planing in late payments

Can I borrow a dollar


Verse 2

Unmastered niggers swore to god we would out run master killers

never wake face down like a queen on the river

you were dealt a hand that prizes struggle over vigor

cutting ties from the sinners

hot as the sun in the winter stared the glare down

i’m scared, i been a month behind for 8 years now

like my future’s in a funk I can air out

like there’s hands around my neck keeping my air out

Unprepared for the fairness of life with awareness of self

Bought a heart off the shelf out of warranty but they're assuring me it's all there now

And not for nothing I'm supposed to let my hair down

You relax with a timberland on your back

And the necessary assurance your lover she doesn't care now

So face the ugly mug of fate lies scribbled on your slate

and never bat a evil eye in the stare down

Can i borrow a lover

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from My Brother's Keep, Volume One, released April 22, 2022

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Mercury Waters is a DMV born and raised hip hop artist who brings thought provoking lyricism with a grown man sensibility to his decades long career. Waters counts creative rap luminaries like The Roots, Common, and Yasiin Bey among his influences. With a style evolved into its own form, he creates moods, soundscapes and visual pictures that seek to engross, educate, and connect with the listener. ... more

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