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Mercury in the Lotus (The Kali-Shiva Fracture)

Ward C Locke

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Vedic stoner-metal ritual exploring ego death through crushing doom riffs, virtuoso tabla clinics, and ancient Shiva-Shakti mantras.
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I don't confine myself to a single genre. My muse draws from every direction, and I follow where it leads using various AI technologies.
Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict. For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the destination. I let my creativity flow freely, allowing it to guide me where it will. I don't constrain myself to a particular style or genre; instead, I embrace the boundless possibilities of musical expression. Each new piece is an adventure, an opportunity to explore uncharted sonic territory. My aim is not to adhere to any preconceived notions of what my music "should" sound like. Rather, I strive to authentically channel the emotions, ideas, and perspectives that well up within me at any given time. The end result may defy easy categorization, but that's part of the beauty. I'm not beholden to any expectations other than my own artistic vision. So in short, I let my muse be my guide. I follow where it leads, embracing the unpredictable journey of musical creation (via various AI technologies). I hope you'll join me on these voyages, as I never know quite where they might take us. Cheers!
Song Info
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#9 in subgenre
Author
Ward C Locke
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Ward C Locke
Uploaded
January 29, 2026
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MP3 20.0 MB 320 kbps 8:45
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WAV 64.1 MB
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BPM
88
Key
C ♭ maj
Vocals
Male
Story behind the song
"Mercury in the Lotus" was conceived as a sonic bridge between the physical and the metaphysical. We wanted to pair the grounded, primordial weight of stoner doom with the frantic, celestial energy of a live tabla Jugalbandi. The lyrics serve as a map for the 'fracture' moment when the individual ego dissolves into the cosmic vibration of Shiva and Shakti. This isn't just a song; it's an invitation to shed your skin and step through the glass. Lyrics and concept by Ward C Locke. Music produced using Suno AI.
Lyrics
The blind flee the script that burns their name Smoke births a claim no tongue can tame The guide who laughs at golden chains Lotus thorns leak mercury in veins Each breath is a friction, a hidden fire! Name the vision - watch it char! Ganja mind - the fractured star! Portals crack on the sacred pull Dissolve the veil, the cup is full! Step through the glass, become the whole! Reality bends in a malana glass Gaze births the crash where aeons pass Soft roads drown in a cobalt maze Serpent paths incinerate the haze! Shed the skin of the "Why" and "How" Prana drips from the blackened brow... Paint the void with kief and dew The view holds you - you are the view Breakthroughs coil up the molten spine Taste the copper, the eternal sign Courage is the "No" you breathe To the glowing chains the world bequeathed! Temptations curl - the incense lies The temple blooms where the ego dies!
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