What does Turkish Song Of The Damned mean?

The Pogues: Turkish Song Of The Damned Meaning

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Turkish Song Of The Damned Lyrics

I come, old friend, from hell tonight
Across the rotting sea.
Nor the nails of the cross nor the blood of
Christ
Can bring you help this eve.

Chorus:
Did you keep a watch for the dead man's wind?
Did you see the woman with a comb in...

  1. anonymous
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    Apr 4th 2012 !⃝

    It could be a reference to Coleridge's poem "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and his opium addiction.


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