Mercury
Dave Kamal. Lyrics


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I feel, I feel you breaking under
My skin, I'll be your vacant lover
Diving too deep to tell ourselves apart
Hand on my heart

California living, business in L.A.
This DBX is what I'm whipping, certain man are tripping
All this crypto in the world, you could get rich in a day
So, I don't get why you're invested in the women I date
I been going through a phase, I ain't been feeling myself
To keep it G with myself, think I'm in need of some help
At Merky Fest I broke down because a camera flashed
Janelle was in the back, I had a panic attack, I said I needed a trip
You wanna scheme where I live?
We send bullets through your windows while you sleep with your kids
You live and you learn, I get 'em hit on return
And then it's water underneath another bridge that I burned
Is there happiness in a girl?
Am I in love or do I love having someone to help with distracting me from myself?
Am I in it for the win?
If God is a woman, then I'm pissed 'cause ladies never forgive me for my sins
It's, it's the Black Bandana Gang, 16 Taliban
Trips to Calabasas, only right I'm with a Cali' man
Tried to stop him trappin', found a way to send the Cali' back
Black Cadillac with a baddie for my cataracts
Thicker than a Snicker, Rambo cut him like a battle axe
Waterproof jacket 'cause she got a back and a rack
Stop me if I'm lyin', I ain't perfect
But I promise that I'm trying, It's S

I feel, I feel you breaking under
My skin, I'll be your vacant lover
Diving too deep to tell ourselves apart
Hand on my heart

Streatham Vale, surviving
Came to see my mum, this DBS is what she's driving
My bills multiplying, but my money is dividing
Who's gonna provide for the people that's providin'?
Bae's a work of art, she like my kuds and I ain't violent
I'm good to fly private
I don't really like shining, my accountant like-minded
Mummy's working in a hospital, that shit is a trip
Cah when she parks, it's like a baller's there to visit her kid
It's all lonely, bro, Sony don't believe in the real
They can't afford to buy the fucking shoes they need me to fill
I think it's pretty ironic, if I'm keeping it real
Since 93% is what I keep on a deal
I got Jack, I don't need me a Jill
I'm on the steepest of hills
It's six figures for the cheapest of thrills
I'm so musical, I'm working while I sleep with the steel
It's in the key of D-major when she screaming her trills
And if I'm keeping it trill
It ain't from David Joseph, I ain't readin' the deal
I donate to charities, but I ain't tweeting that still
And even when my people hate me, gotta speak for 'em still
I gotta listen to my sisters, cah their feelings are real
And when the scars this deep, this shit ain't easy to heal
There's eight of us at Novikov and we're all eatin' a meal
But the waiter knows to find me when he's leavin' the bill
I don't beg it with street rappers, if I'm keepin' it real
You pop molly, I got jolly if I need me a drill
I used to walk for no reason, cah I needed it still
Fuck trappin', I was scammin', I was stealin' a steel
I robbed man, I didn't really like the feeling, but still
I been robbed, you wanna know which of the two I prefer?
My mummy couldn't understand that I would do it for her
If war should occur, I'll put this through you if I have to
But it's more to deter
Listen, you ain't got the stomach or the heart for this
Know your own worth, they're gonna label you a narcissist
Same brush they use to stroke you ego when you're part of this
Will be the one they use to sweep your name under the carpet with
I'll show you what heartless is, I'm grinding for electrics
Nourishment for dinner, I was starving for my entrance
All we needed was two zeds and a dead strip
To bring it back to life like Jon Snow and the Red Witch
Table full of bosses, designating profits
How we on the same team and you're celebratin' my losses?
If he's a man sending hate through a fake page
Chances are I ran through his bitch just like I'm A-Train
Fuck a day-date, Daytona with a plain face
Panda plain jane just matchin', he got great taste
Try a ting and get stabbed in that same place
You're going St. George's, they ain't treatin' you at mayday
Mayday, mayday, somebody call for help
Free all of my niggas in jail
I heard you're on bro, but I doubt it
That's stones in glass houses
This the shit that couldn't make it to my album
Mercury

I feel, I feel you breaking under
My skin, I'll be your vacant lover
Diving too deep to tell ourselves apart
Hand on my heart

I lie with her like perjury
And I cry tears of burgundy
Sirens sing so perfectly
But I'm poison like mercury
I lie with her like perjury
And I cry tears of burgundy




Sirens sing so perfectly
But I'm poison like mercury

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Dave Kamal's song "Mercury" explore the artist's thoughts and experiences. The song is a mixed genre composition of rap and R&B. It opens up by describing how the artist feels someone breaking beneath his skin and offering himself up as a distant companion. The remainder of the song strings together various experiences that range from depression, investing, panic attacks, love, running, loyalty and a variety of other situations that often bring out the best and worst in someone.


Dave Kamal's mentions how he's been feeling cast aside, working on resolving this throbbing feeling of emptiness, which at times makes him lose himself in the "mercury," causing a mental breakdown. He's trying to show that he's not always the person people expect him to be; he's not perfect, and he has various difficulties just like anyone else.


Dave Kamal's rhymes are evocative and cryptic, often incorporating a potpourri of different references from life experiences, such as his moments looking for help, to potential revenge, and most of all his cravings for something he's uncertain of, trapping him in a never-ending space. The lyrics deep dive into Dave Kamal's psyche, showing that it is a complicated song about hope, love, and complicated feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel, I feel you breaking under
I sense that you are crumbling emotionally


My skin, I'll be your vacant lover
I will be your lover, but emotionally distant and empty


Diving too deep to tell ourselves apart
We are losing our individual identities by becoming too deeply intertwined


Hand on my heart
I swear this is true, from the depths of my emotions


California living, business in L.A.
Living in California, conducting my business in Los Angeles


This DBX is what I'm whipping, certain man are tripping
I'm driving a luxurious Aston Martin DBX while others are jealous


All this crypto in the world, you could get rich in a day
With the abundance of cryptocurrency, one could potentially become wealthy quickly


So, I don't get why you're invested in the women I date
I don't understand why you're concerned about the women I am involved with


I been going through a phase, I ain't been feeling myself
I have been going through a period of personal change where I feel disconnected from my true self


To keep it G with myself, think I'm in need of some help
To be honest with myself, I believe I need assistance


At Merky Fest I broke down because a camera flashed
During the Merky Festival, I had a breakdown triggered by a camera flash


Janelle was in the back, I had a panic attack, I said I needed a trip
Janelle was present, and I experienced a sudden onset of intense anxiety, expressing a desire to escape


You wanna scheme where I live?
Do you want to plot or plan to invade my personal space?


We send bullets through your windows while you sleep with your kids
We would harm you by shooting bullets through your windows while you and your children are asleep


You live and you learn, I get 'em hit on return
As you gain life experience and knowledge, I retaliate by harming those who have wronged me


And then it's water underneath another bridge that I burned
I leave behind destroyed relationships with no attempt to repair them


Is there happiness in a girl?
Can one find true happiness in a romantic relationship?


Am I in love or do I love having someone to help with distracting me from myself?
Am I truly in love, or do I merely enjoy the presence of someone who takes my mind off my own problems?


Am I in it for the win?
Do I only pursue relationships to come out on top?


If God is a woman, then I'm pissed 'cause ladies never forgive me for my sins
If God is a woman, I am frustrated because women do not forgive me for my mistakes


It's the Black Bandana Gang, 16 Taliban
I am affiliated with the Black Bandana Gang, resembling the 16 Taliban


Trips to Calabasas, only right I'm with a Cali' man
Visiting Calabasas is second nature to me as I am connected to someone from California


Tried to stop him trappin', found a way to send the Cali' back
I attempted to discourage his involvement in illegal activities, but he found a solution and continued


Black Cadillac with a baddie for my cataracts
I drive a stylish, black Cadillac with an attractive partner to improve my vision


Thicker than a Snicker, Rambo cut him like a battle axe
She is curvaceous, and I violently confront those who challenge me


Waterproof jacket 'cause she got a back and a rack
I wear a waterproof jacket because she has an impressive figure


Stop me if I'm lyin', I ain't perfect
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do not claim to be flawless


But I promise that I'm trying, It's S
But I assure you that I am putting in effort, it's sincere


Streatham Vale, surviving
Residing in Streatham Vale, enduring and making it through


Came to see my mum, this DBS is what she's driving
Visited my mother, who drives a luxurious Aston Martin DBS


My bills multiplying, but my money is dividing
My expenses are increasing, but my income is decreasing


Who's gonna provide for the people that's providin'?
Who will support those who are supporting others?


Bae's a work of art, she like my kuds and I ain't violent
My partner is a masterpiece, she resembles my children, and I am not aggressive


I'm good to fly private
I have the means to travel privately


I don't really like shining, my accountant like-minded
I do not enjoy standing out, and my accountant shares a similar mindset


Mummy's working in a hospital, that shit is a trip
My mother is employed in a hospital, which is quite an experience


Cah when she parks, it's like a baller's there to visit her kid
Because when she parks her car, it appears as though a wealthy individual has come to visit her child


It's all lonely, bro, Sony don't believe in the real
Life can be isolating, my friend, as Sony does not acknowledge genuine experiences


They can't afford to buy the fucking shoes they need me to fill
They lack the means to purchase the shoes that they want me to represent


I think it's pretty ironic, if I'm keeping it real
I find it quite ironic, to be honest


Since 93% is what I keep on a deal
Considering that I retain 93% of my earnings from a business arrangement


I got Jack, I don't need me a Jill
I have Jack, therefore I do not require a Jill


I'm on the steepest of hills
I am facing the most challenging obstacles


It's six figures for the cheapest of thrills
Even the most basic indulgences cost a six-figure sum


I'm so musical, I'm working while I sleep with the steel
I am deeply involved in music, even working on it subconsciously


It's in the key of D-major when she screaming her trills
She is experiencing immense pleasure, and her vocalizations are in the key of D-major


And if I'm keeping it trill
And if I'm being truthful


It ain't from David Joseph, I ain't readin' the deal
The honesty does not come from David Joseph, therefore I am not considering the contract


I donate to charities, but I ain't tweeting that still
I contribute to charitable causes, but I do not publicize it on social media


And even when my people hate me, gotta speak for 'em still
Even when people in my community dislike me, I feel the need to advocate for them


I gotta listen to my sisters, cah their feelings are real
I must pay attention to the concerns and emotions of my female siblings, as they are valid


And when the scars this deep, this shit ain't easy to heal
With wounds this profound, the healing process is challenging


There's eight of us at Novikov and we're all eatin' a meal
Eight of us are dining at Novikov restaurant, enjoying a meal together


But the waiter knows to find me when he's leavin' the bill
Despite being part of a group, the waiter recognizes that the bill should be brought to me


I don't beg it with street rappers, if I'm keepin' it real
I do not associate or compete with street rappers, if I'm being genuine


You pop molly, I got jolly if I need me a drill
While you use drugs, I have a trusted source if I require a weapon


I used to walk for no reason, cah I needed it still
I used to take aimless walks because I found solace in them


Fuck trappin', I was scammin', I was stealin' a steel
I chose to engage in scams and theft instead of drug dealing


I robbed man, I didn't really like the feeling, but still
I committed robberies, although I did not enjoy the experience


I been robbed, you wanna know which of the two I prefer?
I have also been a victim of theft, would you like to inquire about my preference?


My mummy couldn't understand that I would do it for her
My mother could not comprehend that I resorted to criminal activities to provide for her


If war should occur, I'll put this through you if I have to
In the event of a conflict, I will resort to violence if necessary


But it's more to deter
However, the main purpose is to discourage such actions


Listen, you ain't got the stomach or the heart for this
Listen, you do not possess the courage or conviction for this lifestyle


Know your own worth, they're gonna label you a narcissist
Recognize your own value, as others will accuse you of being self-absorbed


Same brush they use to stroke your ego when you're part of this
They will praise you and feed your ego when you are involved in this world


Will be the one they use to sweep your name under the carpet with
That same praise will be turned against you to diminish your reputation


I'll show you what heartless is, I'm grinding for electrics
I will demonstrate what it means to lack compassion, as I work hard for material possessions


Nourishment for dinner, I was starving for my entrance
My dinner offers sustenance, as I was hungry for recognition and success


All we needed was two zeds and a dead strip
We only required two benzodiazepine pills and an inactive street


To bring it back to life like Jon Snow and the Red Witch
To revitalize a situation like the resurrection of Jon Snow by the Red Witch


Table full of bosses, designating profits
A gathering of influential individuals, discussing and allocating financial gains


How we on the same team and you're celebratin' my losses?
We are supposed to be on the same side, yet you are rejoicing in my failures?


If he's a man sending hate through a fake page
If someone, presumably a man, is spreading hate through a fraudulent online profile


Chances are I ran through his bitch just like I'm A-Train
There is a high likelihood that I engaged in sexual relations with his partner, similar to A-Train's promiscuity


Fuck a day-date, Daytona with a plain face
I do not desire a casual daytime outing, I prefer a Rolex Daytona with a simple appearance


Panda plain jane just matchin', he got great taste
My plain-looking partner complements my style, indicating his good taste


Try a ting and get stabbed in that same place
If one attempts to deceive me, they will face consequences in the same location


You're going St. George's, they ain't treatin' you at mayday
If someone harms you, they will end up in the St. George's Hospital, without receiving immediate assistance


Mayday, mayday, somebody call for help
Emergency! Emergency! Someone needs to request assistance


Free all of my niggas in jail
I hope for the release of all my incarcerated friends


I heard you're on bro, but I doubt it
I heard you claim to be supportive, but I am skeptical


That's stones in glass houses
That is hypocrisy, throwing stones while residing in a fragile situation


This the shit that couldn't make it to my album
This is the content that did not make it onto my album


Mercury
The element Mercury, symbolizing toxicity and deceit


I lie with her like perjury
I am intimate with her, but it is deceptive, like perjury


And I cry tears of burgundy
I shed deep, sorrowful tears


Sirens sing so perfectly
The sound of sirens is hauntingly beautiful


But I'm poison like mercury
Yet, I am toxic and harmful, like the element Mercury




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Omoregie, Kyle Evans, Kamal Prescod

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