Lord Have Mercy
Da Lench Mob Lyrics

Lord have mercy, the devil he cursed me
I'm in distress, feeling cursed and tormented by the devil.

I heard you had the cup of life, and I'm thirsty
I'm seeking guidance and direction from You.

My niggaz keep fightin for a street, the white man own
We are struggling to claim ownership of a land that we once owned, but now, it's being controlled by the white man.

So many died, before they got full grown
Our people are dying too soon, before they even get to live a full life.

Plus I got an ingrown toenail
I have a physical discomfort, but it's not as important as the bigger issues we face.

I sit back in the window, and watch all the hoes sell
I observe the prostitution happening around me, and it saddens me to see women resorting to this for survival.

a lot of ass for a blast (that's right)
They are risking their lives for temporary pleasure and satisfaction.

Plus my little sister is gettin fast
My younger sister is growing up too fast and engaging in activities that could harm her future.

Usin mo' niggaz for financial aid (what?)
She is taking advantage of men for money, and it's not a healthy or ethical way to sustain oneself.

They pickin her up from the 10th grade
She is still a minor, and it's not okay for her to be engaging in such activities at a young age.

In a Jeep they try to creep
These men are trying to hide their activities and sneak around unnoticed.

Takin her ass to Lover's Leap
They are taking her to a romantic and secretive location to act out their intentions.

I admit I'm a sinner (yeah?)
I acknowledge that I have fallen short of Your will and standards for holy living.

Did what I had to do, just to get dinner
I have had to resort to sinful or immoral actions to provide for myself or my family.

But I was told you was the first G (no shit)
I know that You are the original and most powerful G (God).

L.A. is a war zone Lord, so could you have mercy
My community is facing violence, crime, and unrest. Please show compassion and intervene.

I admit, I don't call too often (I know)
I confess that I don't pray or communicate with You as often as I should.

I wonder why I don't live in a coffin
I question why I am still alive and haven't faced death yet.

Cause I know, a lot of my homeboys pray
My friends and peers have faith in You and turn to You for help.

but when it was time, they still got sprayed
Despite their prayers, they have still been victims of violence and injustice.

The grass is greener, in my neighbor's yard
Others seem to have better opportunities and privileges than I do.

He's white, so his house is barred up
White people have security and protection from the danger and crime that we face.

by the windows and the doors
They are taking precautions against intruders and threats.

But my moms gotta clean his FUCKIN floors
My mother has to work for him to make a living, and it's not fair or respectful.

They won't let us in (that's right)
We are excluded and rejected from certain places or opportunities because of our race.

even if we learn to act just like them (word?)
Even if we try to assimilate and mimic their behavior, we are still not accepted as equals.

But if you don't learn you flunk
If we don't conform to their standards and expectations, we are punished and marginalized.

On a road to sleep, forever on a jail bunk (all day)
Many of us are trapped in a cycle of poverty and imprisonment, with no hope of escape or success.

But I ain't no punk, and I won't get punked
I am not weak or submissive, and I refuse to be taken advantage of or intimidated.

by the system, so I gotta diss 'em
I am critical of the government and society that have mistreated and oppressed us.

Somethin ain't right Lord, so could you have mercy
I sense that there is something wrong or unjust happening, please intervene and bring justice.

I'm dead, so bury me alive (six feet)
I feel like I am already living in the grave, struggling to survive and thrive.

under all this bullshit and jive
Underneath all the lies and illusions that society feeds us.

Cause I know when you made South Central
When You created this place, it wasn't intended to be this way.

shitty - it wasn't done intentional
The negative conditions and circumstances we face were not caused by You, but by humanity's sin and greed.

Cause I looked back before the crack
I remember a time before the drug epidemic and gang violence took over.

before the macks, in motherfuckin Cadillacs
Before the pimps and players flaunted their wealth and power on the streets.

It was the same old thing
People still faced challenges and struggles, but they weren't as extreme or life-threatening.

But nowadays, niggaz mo' brainwashed
Nowadays, people are more manipulated and deceived by the media and society's expectations.

And I can tell everytime I see
I can recognize the signs of this brainwashing and its effects.

L.A. Compton to Long Beach gangs talk
Gang culture and violence have become normalized, and we have lost our sense of community and unity.

I wish when my pops got the erection
I wish my father had been more responsible and thoughtful in his actions.

he woulda used protection
I wish he had used contraception to prevent unwanted children and the spread of disease.

And I wouldn't be a squirrel tryin to get a nut
I wouldn't have to struggle and fight for survival and pleasure like an animal.

And I want the nut, just to get some butt
I desire pleasure and intimacy, but it's often unattainable or dangerous.

It's like the battle of the sexes
Gender roles and expectations are causing tension and conflict between men and women.

My head spins around like I needed a exorcist
I am overwhelmed and confused by all the challenges and problems I face.

But if you blew up the world today it wouldn't matter
Even if everything was destroyed, the problems and injustices would still exist.

(Nope) just send down a ladder
Instead of destruction, please send help and assistance to those in need.

to the people who had it the worst G
To those who have suffered the most and need relief the most.

I'm askin you Lord, please have mercy
I am praying for Your forgiveness, healing, and intervention in all these issues we face.