“I hid my yo-yo
In the garden.
I can't hide you
From the government.
Oh, God, Daddy —
I won't forget…”

—  Kate Bush

Song lyrics, Hounds of Love (1985)

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British recording artist; singer, songwriter, musician and … 1958

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