See the Joe Scarborough music video that Mika wants every voter to watch

In this week’s episode of “Morning Mika,” host Mika Brzezinski spotlights the latest song from “Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough – and how Joe’s roots playing music in Southern churches influenced his writing and directing today. Brzezinski said Scarborough wrote “No Guarantees” as “both a warning and song of hope” for what's at stake in this year’s presidential election.

NO GUARANTEES (lyrics)
I sit here broken by God‘s awful grace
I fight the war He’s won but
Still love blood’s bitter taste
Oh, what a wretched waste.

I slept while mercy drew its final breath
I cursed its passing then
I washed my hands of its death
Too tired to be bereft

Help me Jesus I am broken and still
With eyes fixed on failures
And not raised to the hills

Help me Jesus to see what I can’t see
Cause I, Lord, I know that
Oh, I know that
Lord, there’s no guarantees

Old friends bow down before their idol’s glare
With hearts too numb to feel the chill
from Satan’s harsh stare
Lord why aren’t they beware?

While shadows lengthen and the curtain falls
I keep on running to
the deadbeat of vanity’s call
Lord, what a worthless draw

Help us Jesus to hear what we can’t hear
With our eyes fixed on power and
Our hearts gripped with fear

Help me Jesus to see what I can’t see
Because Lord I know that there’s
Oh I know there’s no
Lord I know that there’s
Oh I know there’s no
Lord I know there’s no
Oh I know there’s no
Lord there’s no guarantees

Help me, Lord Jesus
Hear my prayers.
Help me, Lord Jesus
I know that you’re there



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[shirlgirl]

This was awesome, Joe. Thank you, Mika, for encouraging him to share.

[karengarrison]

A former Texan here, ... this was SO unexpected and priceless! Stirred up my southern roots!Moving and uplifting encouragement- who knew, Joe and gospel music?! Thank you Mika! Joe, may you keep sharing and living your talents and gifts with such grace and enthusiasm!

[RoseBowen]

Joe you are an amazing man. I look forward to your honesty every morning and Mika's smile. Thank you for all you do and for this inspirational song. ❤ God continues to bless you and your family ❣️🙏

This is the UNITED STATES IF AMERICA and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Thank you Joe for your talent and inspiration. Thank you Mika for sharing it.

[mikehinch]

I'm not a Christian, but WOW!! How could this not inspire you? Bravo Joe and choir and band. Take a bow.

[TKW]

I’m Norwegian, and after listening to this, I believe there is hope for America!

[gilcori]

Tears of hope and joy while listening to a song written and performed by Morning Joe was not on my 2024 bingo card, yet here I am. After years of Trump denigrating this country and eroding our unity, this past month has felt like a dream from which I don't want to wake. We have a lot of work to do to take back the US for all Americans and restore the soul of the nation, but I finally feel like that possibility exists. Let's use our voices - in prayer, in song, in speaking truth and love, and at the voting booth - and come together, and we can wake up to a brighter tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this and being another voice of hope.

[pocketrocket]

Deep soulful music is what the country needs to drown out the facism, hatred and racism. Thank you for sharing Mika. Joe rocks. 💙💙💙

[tarocalypse]

Thank you Mika & Joe. Australia calling in here. May all of America vote and vote wisely on election day.

[MrPauliez]

Beautiful song, overflowing with joy. Well done Joe, and the gospel choir

[tonyserratore]

Thanks Joe and Mika, the spirit of America

[ED_]

A lovely song. Thank you Mika for encouraging Joe to record this song.

[dougjones]

There's something so magical and inclusive about a black gospel choir. It makes me proud to be a human being.

[marciaroberts]

I am in utter shock! He should release this to the public. You never know who God has His hand on. Thank you for sharing!!

[yvonneb]

WOW! Thank You Mika for sharing. Never knew about this side of your husband. Proud of you, Mr. Scarborough. VOTE BLUE

[HarpurheyPaul]

This is beautiful. This is America. Love from Ireland.

[tracevicente]

Can you all please be at the DNC convention??? Everyone will be crying with joy. Mika, thank you for encouraging Joe to do this. Truly special.

[victortanko]

So beautifully done! That’s another side of Joe I didn’t know. Happy I saw this today.

[michaelmusico]

Very well done Joe. And thank you for the inspiration. 💙💙💙💙💙

[bobs]

Joe Scarborough is awesome!
Vote blue up and down the ballot in November to save Democracy from the Authoritarian wannabes! 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙