what makes you decide whether a lyric is great or should be dumped cos it’s utter shit, cos, and I mean this in the nicest possible way, you walk a very fine tightrope between the two, my man.

Which Nick Cave chose to personally answer on his website. It's a fine read.

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[–] jpreston2005@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

Not just a great question, but a wonderful answer! Nick Cave, man. You brilliant enigmatic maniac dancing with light in your eyes and on your face. I hear you.

[–] distantsounds@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Nick Cave is the best salt. Beautiful and thoughtful. This song reminds me Blood Meridian; especially the last passage of the book. Through the darkness and gloom, our pursuits give us hope, connect us and continue on without us