“If I could calm or restrain you
for the sake of pity
save the pistol
save the cynic's tongue
save the cool white stare
treat me to an honest face sometime”

— Natalie Merchant

"Scorpio Rising"
Song lyrics, The Wishing Chair (1985)

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American singer-songwriter 1963

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