Nick Cave Quotes

In the hysterical technocracy of modern music, sorrow is sent to the back of the class where it sits, pissing its pants in mortal terror.

Nick Cave The Birthday Party

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• In the hysterical technocracy of modern music, sorrow is sent to the back of the class where it sits, pissing its pants in mortal terror.

  

  Nick Cave The Birthday Party
  • Music
  • Sorrow
  • Terror