Metal Witness song

The Pound and the Pardon

Mercy, Justice, and The Merchant of Venice

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“The Pound and the Pardon” is based on the courtroom scene from William Shakespeare’s *The Merchant of Venice*, especially Shylock’s demand for a pound of flesh and Portia’s appeal for mercy. The song also draws on James 2:13 and turns the story into a personal reflection on justice, vengeance, guilt, and the need for mercy.