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The Rap Battle: Power vs Money

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Money: In this world of greed my friend,
I am the king, and you are my hand.

Power: You are the dirty force behind all crimes,
as you make greed sing your rhymes.

Money: You accuse me of wrong sins,
while people hungry for you turn into fiends.
I am the one who runs trade and commerce,
and also the one who fills the coffers.

Power: You are just a replacement for the grains and food,
while your brother Barter was proved nothing but a fool.
I am the ultimate goal of humanity,
people wanting me can go mad in insanity.

Money: Look at the development due to Globalization.
I am the holy wealth that rules all nations.
Not a single thing can run without me.
That is why people say that ‘Time is Money.’
Look back and you will see a world of horror.
Then come I to raise its honor.
Gold and silver, and all the spices;
not only that, but also cotton and linen.
I am the reason for your very existence.
The first step to Power is to curb the expenses.

Power: Yes, you are right in saying what you said,
but what do people want even after their death?

I am the Batman that the world respects,
while you are Bruce Wayne whom most will reject.
I am the fire behind all politics,
while you corrupt the liars with your fake frolics.
You are material, and I am a flow.
That’s the difference that makes me glow.
You talk about reigning the world on its throne.
Look back in time, and you’ll see what I already own.
Humans are just one species that you prey,
but did you ever have a glance at the food chains?
What good are you in the times of terror?
All that people want is food and shelter.

Money: Oh, did you say something?
I’m so sorry, I wasn’t listening.
Let me make a guess, dear Mr. Boaster.
Oh, I think you said something about shelter.
Poor boy, you in need of one?
Whatever you want, I can buy you a ton.
You may be Power, but I hold you.
Remember the financial crisis, as the world turned blue?
You are nothing but a mere force.
I guess your price is cheaper than nut bolts.
I am the one who gives a value to everything.
What else is left? I surely am the king.

Power: You live in illusions, in a world of your own.
I am nuclear fusion, and a science that is old.
People use you to buy goods that end in me.
I am their satisfaction, and I can come for free.
Those who hold me have their names written in history books.
I make them immortal, while you are all about the looks.
Power is all they want, Power is all they need.
Once they have me, what use are thee?
Invincible are those, the people I support.
Any price you pose, they can all resort.

Money: Mere words and with no proofs.
Is that all you have you goof?
They call my name as you burn in flames.
Have some shame and think what you claim.
I am rich; I am a deity.
People name Gods after me, you pity.
Give them a choice - Obama or Bill Gates.
They'll choose the latter, as I am with his fates.
I am the one who influences all lives.
Who are you to point me with your knives?

Power: Don't talk about Gods named after you.
They are known for Power, like the lightening of the Zeus.
Your bestows can run out in a second,
but my blessings can turn people into legends.
Those who seek me are heroes of the Lords.
Have you forgotten Achilles and his sword?
I am the final achievement of a human,
while you are just a prerequisite for the cruel.
I am mercy, but also raging Fire.
I am the sky, and no one is higher.
You are puny, used and exchanged.
I am the Ruler, who conquers when enraged...

Money: Enough! I am done with your lies.
You just bluff with no shame in your eyes.

Where do you go when draughts hit the poor?
The place where you hide is dirty as a sewer.
I help the needy to live a happy life,
while you support those who are drunk in wine.

You are no good to any population;
but without me there will be no ration.
How can one manage the world without me?
I am the language that helps buying and selling.
Name a single person whose mind cannot be tamed;
with an offer to his wish he will feel no shame.
That is how I have the world clenched in my fists.
If you want a glimpse, I can show you a gist.

Power: Your avarice is what you pride.
How can you even call this a fight.
You are the ugly scum on my toe.
It's a shame to even call you a foe.
Yes, I support only the ones that are strong.
But they are the ones who serve me all along.
I am the goal they aim for in their lives,
while you are mere paper, over which they may thrive.
I am the boss that rules all the rich.
Whom would you be, the God or the King?
Yes, they seek you, but to have a bit of me.
That's just a proof of you being the weak.
Money is a need, but Power is a reward.
It's the only truth. Did that hit you hard?

Money: Sure I am the one that is counted on paper,
but what about the riches that make the people shiver?

You are very true in calling me a need.
That is what makes me the one people seek.
I am their opportunity to reach a little higher.
It is me who they praise, as well as admire.
I am the support that the world stands on,
while you only exist in a time that is gone.
You call yourself a colossal almighty.
I'd rather say you're cheaper than a Nike.

Power: If you still do pride in your currency,
you can’t get lower than one snake's belly.
Open your eyes, for the sake of the world.
You are the one who takes the curses that they hurl.
I am the wrath that is everyone’s dream.
They look towards me for raising their self-esteem.
You are a mere liar; a bluff that just rots.
I am a fire, with a rage that is strong.
You can be spent, and used up for trash.
Have some of me, and no use of silverware.
Let me ask you, this one final question.
Are they ever happy, the ones in your possession?
Can you give the joy that the humans always seek,
without their minds being spoiled like the reek?
If you still think that you hold all the reigns,
then why am I the one that gives their life serene?

Money: I just... I am speechless, and surely very humbled.
I guess you are right; you made my mind rumble.
I have no answers to the questions that you asked.
I am like a drop in your ocean that is vast.
Of course, you are true in saying that I spoil,
however the one that most will rejoice.
I believe I can buy all that they want.
But I do admit, it is you who is their haunt.

Power: It is a picture that your mind should not shade.
But I think I can call you a comrade.
You are a utility, and surely very important.
And by saying that, I am not being any mordant.
I am the final goal, but you are the first step.
That's how it has always been, and you know all the rest.
While the debates for what being more important in Power and Money have always been enticing, check out what happened when they actually met in person.

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