Quote by Nick Cave

And the mercy seat is melting, And I think my blood is boiling, And in a way I'm spoiling, All the fun with all this truth and consequence. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, And anyway I told the truth, And I'm not afraid to die.

And the mercy seat is melting, And I think my blood is boili

Summary

This quote reflects a feeling of rebellion and defiance against societal norms and consequences. The mention of the melting mercy seat suggests a breakdown of traditional values and ethics. The speaker feels compelled to speak the truth, even at the cost of personal ruin or danger. The phrase "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" implies a belief in justice being served, regardless of the potential consequences. Ultimately, the speaker expresses a fearlessness towards death, suggesting they are willing to face the ultimate outcome for the sake of their truth.

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