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The Murderers Show Mercy

from Subterrene by Casey Neill & The Norway Rats

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THE MURDERERS SHOW MERCY
(Neill/Lyster)

After all the killing
all the stabbing & spilling
comes the time for a little decency
a call for some restraint
sure, we loved the work
took pride in our job
the thin cuts, the scared eyes, the cruelty
no small amount of joy

But now, we show mercy
we become benevolent
see us grace incarnate
turning an eye to society
and it’s betterment

aye, we reveled in the slaughter
educated kind of monsters
sweet meticulous violence
we counted up the spoils
perhaps it all grew tiresome
too messy, too wearisome
our public image tarnished
the body count got stale

And now, we are mercy
we are your new saints
we guide the hands of leaders
we sail the ship of state

welcome the hour of grace
money saves any face
garlands at our feet
accolades, honorary degrees
we are so civilized
this is America besides
guns in the cereal aisle
we loose the blood dimmed tide

so now, we show mercy
we are your new saints
we guide the hand of leaders
we sail the ship of state
oh now. we are mercy
we become benevolent
see us grace incarnate
turning an eye
to society and it’s betterment

THE HANDS THAT HURT
ARE NOW THE ONES THAT HEAL
THE HANDS THAT BREAK ARE NOW
THE ONES THAT MEND
THE HANDS THAT HARM
ARE NOW THE ONES THAT HELP
THE MURDERERS SHOW NO MERCY

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from Subterrene, released March 23, 2018

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Casey Neill & The Norway Rats Portland, Oregon

CASEY NEILL & THE NORWAY RATS are a crack gang of musicians from Portland Oregon. Their sound combines high energy diesel fueled rave-ups and haunting ballads. Neill's weather beaten narratives celebrate miscreants, and explore the hidden corners of the American landscape. ... more

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