Thrown into a dungeon, Bread and water was my portion, Fait… - Nick Cave

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Thrown into a dungeon,
Bread and water was my portion,
Faith - my only weapon,
To rest the devil's legion.
The speak-hole would slide open,
A viper's voice would pleade,
A voice think with innuendo,
Syphillis and greed.

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Nick Cave (born 22 September 1957) is an Australian musician, songwriter, poet, author and actor.

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Birth Name: Nicholas Edward Cave

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