NO MERCY
T.I. & The Dream Lyrics

There's no mercy on me
I am not receiving any kind of compassion or forgiveness in my life.

No crying myself to sleep
I cannot even express my pain by shedding tears in private.

Nightmares have become my dreams
My dreams are filled with fears and anxieties that constantly haunt me.

No mercy for me
I am not being given any mercy or compassion in my life.

Good morning reality
I am being forced to confront the harsh realities of life every day.

Will I wake we'll never know
I am unsure if I will even wake up from my slumber and face another day of my bleak reality.

I'm late for my date with destiny
I am running behind on the purpose or mission that I was meant to fulfill in life.

Let me go
I am begging to be released from the burdens and struggles of my life.

Right or wrong
Regardless of my actions, I still need to be released from my pain and struggles.

My mama loved me more than I do
My mother loved me unconditionally, even more than I am capable of loving myself.

She said you Pop was jus' like you
My father, who I resemble, was also caught in a vicious cycle.

Trapped in a vicious circle
I am stuck in a complex and destructible cycle of negative behaviors and actions.

Jesus youngest disciple
Like Jesus' disciple, I am asked to use my life to spread hope and love, even in the darkest of circumstances.

Tell the judge if he throwed the book at me
If I am punished severely for my wrongdoings, let it be based on the morally sound principles of the Bible.

Make it the bible
The teachings and principles of the Bible should be the basis of my punishment, if necessary.

Start calling myself the king
I am elevating myself to a position of power and authority, as a means to counteract my feelings of being powerless.

For lack of a better title
I adopt this title because I cannot find a more suitable one, but it does not satisfy my true need for happiness and contentment.

Loyal beyond belief to my detriment
I am fiercely loyal to individuals and groups that do me harm, even though it only perpetuates negative cycles in my life.

It's so vital I change or blow opportunities
If I do not change my ways, I will miss out on important opportunities that can lead to positive changes in my life.

Like a choir recital
Failing to seize opportunities would be a waste, akin to not making the most of an important music performance.

Now while I do not care who telling
Regardless of who may be sharing information about me, I do not care to know.

Meanwhile selling powder puts food in the bellies
Despite the negative connotations of selling drugs, it provides financial support for people who need to put food on their tables.

Well it's, unfortunate
This is a difficult situation that is not favorable, but still exists.

The orphanage couldn't keep up the mortgages
The orphanage was unable to keep up with its financial obligations and went into debt.

Kid go to school stupid they teachers ignoring it
Children are not receiving adequate education in school, and their teachers are not acknowledging it.

Sorta just doomed, forced into being a goon, selling kush in a jar
Without opportunities and support, people are forced into a life of crime, selling drugs to get by.

Mixing at ton, a balloon
Drugs are mixed and prepped in large quantities to be sold to clients.

Consumed with the same way of life I left
I am still consumed with the same destructive tendencies and patterns that caused me to leave my previous life behind.

Everything I know now learned by myself
I have educated myself on how to survive and navigate this difficult lifestyle on my own.

All you see are the whips
The material luxuries and possessions that people see are just surface-level, and do not illustrate the deeper struggles and pain that exist.

The Maserati's Ferrari's
Fancy, luxury vehicles that are symbols of wealth and success for some people.

So they don't sympathize
Because people only see superficial success, they are unable or unwilling to empathize with the struggles and turmoil that exist underneath.

Don't nobody feel sorry
No one expresses genuine emotions of empathy or sorrow for my hardship and pain.

Everybody's standing and waiting an they're hating
People are eagerly watching me, waiting for me to fail and fall apart so that they can criticize and deride me further.

Gospels say they should forgive me
According to religious teachings, people are supposed to offer forgiveness and compassion, but this is often not put into practice.

They'd rather hand me to Satan
Despite the preachings of redemption and forgiveness, some people would prefer that I be punished severely and go to hell.

Blatant displays the day of hypocrisy
The hypocrisy and insincerity of people is openly and obviously displayed in their actions and words.

Boy you got to be kidding
This kind of behavior and double standard is so ridiculous that it is almost laughable.

Could it be possibly the second coming of Pac is me?
Is it possible that I could represent a second coming of Tupac Shakur, who was seen as a symbol of hope and change?

Remember that
I ask that people keep this possibility in mind.

When he was here
When Tupac Shakur was alive and active in the music industry.

And when he died you realized you need him here
After Tupac Shakur passed away, people realized the deep impact and importance that he represented, and that he was needed in the world.

God with me partner
I have a deep sense of faith and belief in God, who I see as my ally and friend.

Ain't no one for me to fear
With God on my side, I do not have to be afraid of anything or anyone.

Hindsight twenty twenty
It is easy to have clear understanding in hindsight, after experiences and events have already occurred.

Future not as clear
The future is uncertain and unclear, making it harder to make the right choices and decisions.

But I'm a rider till I die
I am committed and loyal to this way of life until the very end of my days.

Put bullets 'tween my eye
Rather than surrendering or living a different kind of lifestyle, I would rather die with integrity and loyalty intact.

I just ask that I can make my peace with god and say goodbye
I only ask that I am given the opportunity to reconcile my faith and be at peace with God before my passing.

Fuck up the world like Lady Di
I challenge the societal norms and expectations that are meant to keep people in line, just like Princess Diana did during her life.

One the day he died
On the day of my death or passing.

His wife and sons and daughters know that every day he tried
On my deathbed, my loved ones will know that I did my best and tried hard every day.

To be a person all they wanted better verses
I strived to be the kind of person that people actually wanted to be around and associate with, with better character and verses than what is commonly seen in my way of life.

They could market to the merchants
My loved ones could package and portray me as a role model to others, someone who can market their wise and moral virtues to younger generations.

But when they closed curtains
Behind closed doors or when away from public scrutiny.

You could be for certain ain't nobody perfect
It is important to acknowledge that no one is perfect, and that even with our flaws, we still strive to do better.

But when you're rich nobody gives a shit
However, if someone is wealthy and powerful, people are less likely to challenge that individual's flaws or question their behaviors.

No mercy
This phrase serves as a repeating refrain, emphasizing the lack of compassion and forgiveness that the artist feels towards themselves and from others in their life.