Emily Wells
Symphony 4: America’s Mercy War
Mercy, have mercy on me, America you won't get no mercy. Mercy, have mercy on
Me, America, do you believe in mercy? Penance, I got a penance, but I got no
God, so I won't get no mercy. Money, just makes you hungry. America, there's
Your god… I'm a lover like no other, know how to get down on my knees, beggin
Till the morning sings. And even if I board your ship, saunter up with a swollen
Lip, bleary eyed and talkin' shit, easily we could lose our grip. So mercy
Mercy, tell the whole world your wide story. Mercy mercy, here's another
Allegory. Mercy mercy, Lord Lord have mercy